One of the interesting aspects of Bethel Barn is the fact that it's two stories. Looking on from the front it isn't apparent because the lower level is built into the hill. The previous owners leased some of the land to a cattle farmer and the lower level is where the cows came in to feed. There are hatches in the floor of the main level where the hay could be pushed down into feed mangers. As demo was begun to prepare for construction this is where we started.
As I was taking some "before" photos it occurred to me that these mangers may be the type in which Jesus had lain. I had always imagined a wooden manger like we see in most nativity scenes. But it's more likely during the time of Jesus' birth and in the region he was born that the manger was made of stone. Suddenly the lyrics to Away In A Manger went through my mind. I couldn't help but giggle because actually Away WITH The Manger would be more appropriate for this occasion.
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