Zara’s family is very surprised and pleased. And Roza says, “In the name of Xwedê and with the blessings of Xwedê. That was very nice of you, Father Jean-Paul, to honor our faith in Arabic. Please continue with a grace in your faith.”
Jean-Paul searches his index of graces for something that would be appropriate for this interfaith gathering and says, “For good food and those who prepare it, for good friends with whom to share it, we thank you, our Lord. Amen.” And Sara pats him on his hand and says thank you in Kurdish.
Zara translates again for Sara. “My great-grandmother welcomes you all to her home. As you can see, the part she and my grandmother sleep in, where your room is, Jean-Paul, this is their historic home. The newer additions here—the kitchen, the other bedrooms, the bomb sh
