The three who came from the east, who were they after all? Some call them kings. Some call them Magi’s. Some call them wise men. There is enough ambiguity to their tale to make one wonder about their story. The stars had painted a map for them which led to Bethlehem. Perhaps they really were kings because they were regal enough to be received by Herod. Their intent for visiting his palace was to ascertain were the foretold child had been born. It must have been surprising to find that they who came from a distant land knew more about this strange birth than the local ruler.
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The Donkey was busy ferrying mothers to the hospital so Mom, Shepherd and I took the Rhino to Darjeeling. In the office I sat down with the Matri Yaan officer and the new doctor in charge of Maternal Child Health for the District. Not only has India guaranteed free care at the time of delivery to its mothers but also free transport to its institutions as well. With the giant satellite map ECTA/Dayasagar created hanging on the wall, I outlined all of the technical problems inhibiting the government from actually fulfilling its promises.
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The Donkey was busy ferrying mothers to the hospital so Mom, Shepherd and I took the Rhino to Darjeeling. In the office I sat down with the Matri Yaan officer and the new doctor in charge of Maternal Child Health for the District. Not only has India guaranteed free care at the time of delivery to its mothers but also free transport to its institutions as well. With the giant satellite map ECTA/Dayasagar created hanging on the wall, I outlined all of the technical problems inhibiting the government from actually fulfilling its promises.
