This was a guest post I made for She’s Intentional (Dainty Jewells). The original post can be found HERE. (Genesis, chapters 16 + 21) Hagar lifted her chin and held her head high as she led her son past the curious eyes of the onlookers as she made her way out of the camp. She adjusted the waterskin on her shoulder and glanced back at Ishmael to make sure he still held the sack of food. The people stood in the shadows of their tent openings; watching, curious, silent. None stepped forward to help or rise to her defense. I will not cry. I will not — “Mother.” Hagar slowed…