Everything seemed bright and promising, until suddenly all their earthly hopes were dashed by the early death of Hammud in December, 1864.

He died in the triumphs of the Christian faith, and from that time she gave herself to the Lord.

In August, 1865, she with several others was baptized and received into the communion of the Church.

At her own request, she was baptized as Miriam.
In 1866 she was married to Yusef Jedid, and lived with him in several of the villages among the Nusairiyeh, where he was engaged in teaching.

Her husband at length removed to Bahluliyeh in 1870, and a wide door of usefulness was opened to them.