At first, she had felt that she had died and was in the halls of the gods when she had come to live here in this home with its marble floors, and large rooms. Remembering the abuse she had suffered, she shuddered at the memories that still haunted her from time to time.
Noticing, John asked, “Are you alright child?”
“Yes. I was remembering... and realising how blessed I am to live here.”
“We are all blessed to have this home. I don’t know if Naomi ever told you how we came to own this beautiful home.” Before she had a chance to respond, John went on, “When my wife and I brought my aunt Mary to Ephesus, we rented a smaller house. Naomi lived with her parents who were already here spreading the good news in difficult times. After they were killed, Naomi came to live with my wife and me; M
