Women of Christmas/Mary

I read the first chapter of Luke a few weeks ago and ever since I have had Luke 1:45 on repeat in my mind and heart. 

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what he has spoken to her. “ 

This beautiful verse I have glossed over many times was spoken by Elizabeth when Mary came to visit her. Mary was Elizabeth’s relative, most likely the relationship was Elizabeth was an Aunt to Mary, and when Mary came the baby inside of Elizabeth (John the Baptist) leapt. I can imagine Elizabeth, having heard the news of Mary’s miraculous pregnancy, while living her own miracle with the baby growing inside of her, putting together all the pieces of the larger puzzle that was her life story.