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Meg Jenkins Locke

August 15th, 2019

Dear Ones,

As I sit with Mary Mallette watching the sunset, I am reminded of all the sunsets we have shared. This time, these days are necessary for her recovery. All our growing up days, because we were often in the same places at the same times, we were “forced” to be together. We learned to lean into each other and know one another. These moments now are sacred because we chose to be together. I am thankful I am able to be here and awed by her grace during this process.


Time is the true gift we give one another. Quality and quantity both matter. The quality time is how we say we measure the big Disney moments, and we do. Quantity time allows us to ease into the relationship, really know the other person, what they like, what they don’t, what they value, what they don’t, how to listen, how to distract, how to just be together. It takes time. Once these rhythms are established, then the ebb and flow may be mastered at any point in future, even if it has been years since sharing the same air, the same space. Falling into one another and the back and forth that naturally occurs as the words tumble and the laughter and tears flow. For me, for my sister, we have been each other’s constant amd I am blessed beyond measure with the reality of emotional reciprocity.


Kevin stepped away for a moment and upon his return he gently laid his hand on Mary Mallette’s shoulder as he walked to sit in the rocker beside hers. They have grown into their love over the years; and sometimes, I look away so as not to intrude on the intimacy of their shared gazes and tender expressions.


We are looking out the window waiting for Ron Locke to come say hello. He is headed to Hickory with his new BFF, Tip, and coming to get a look/see Mary Mallette. They have been friends for many, many years. It is lovely we four have found ourselves in such a loving relationship that began with the love of two sisters.


Sunset...


Love love love

Meg









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