I guess everyone thinks I need to laugh. Got this today from Coleen.

Okay, I finally decided that the best gift I could give Coyan was a story. I think I'll make into a scroll and give it to him that way.
So here it is....

There once was a traveling prince who knew two young maidens.

One maiden lived near the prince in a city, surrounded by tall buildings. She had a small family and many friends who all loved Jehovah. Even though she was small and shy, her favorite things to do were to preach and to help build Kingdom Halls.

Far away across the land, the other maiden lived by the sea surrounded by tall trees. She had a large family and many friends who loved Jehovah. Even though she was small and quiet, she spent much of her time preaching because, for now, that was all she could do.

Once, when the traveling prince journeyed by the sea, the quiet maiden asked if there was something more for her to do. “Perhaps there is someone I can encourage?”

The prince promised to look for someone because he knew how much she longed to be able to do more. For many months he searched, but couldn't find a friend suitable for the quiet maiden.

Then, one day, he went to visit the shy maiden who lived in the city, and learned that she was very ill. She was sad at heart thinking she would no longer be able to preach or build Kingdom Halls as before. “What shall I do?” she asked.

“I know just who you need to talk to,” said the prince and he told her about the quiet maiden who lived far away.

With a little encouragement from the prince, the two maidens soon became fast friends. Each found the other to be a refreshing soul with an understanding heart. And so the two maidens grew as close as sisters and lived happily ever after, along with the traveling prince.