Three Mainards
Dan and Dawn Mainard arrived in town on Friday afternoon, and have been having a wonderful visit so far. Being with the three Mainard siblings is a total riot- imagine all the sassiness, wisdom and wit of Chester, multiplied exponentially by three, and then amplified through the lens of a sibling reunion. Whew!
Our weekend has been full of laughs, good food, and heaps of "critter talk". I so love Missouri folk- at least Mainard Missouri folk! Chester's huge heart, soulful communication and wicked humor all seem to be family traits. It is such a pleasure to have his family with us and to be witness to their re-connection. The love and care between all three siblings is palpable, and seems to deepen as they settle in with one another. Dawn is a delight- joyous and kind, full of love for Chester and all other furry beings, and with much embodied wisdom of her own. Dan is a gentle giant- friendly and fiery, arriving bearing gifts of meat and fish, his eyes ablaze with curiosity and knowledge.
I think it appropriate that their visit falls at this pivotal time. This week I'll finish packing up the studio (each of the hundreds of crystals and stones dutifully cradled, wrapped and transported down the hill) and complete the move of Chester's belongings down from Forest Lane. Meanwhile, Chester will be doing some important discernment about his future medical intervention. There is the feeling of a gathering- the gathering of all of Chester's physical belongings around him, the gathering of his family, the gathering of strength and courage, fear and trepidation, support and love. With his blood family and friend family gathered together, it is my hope that Chester (and all of us) will be able to transition into this next phase of his journey. May we move into the unknown with brazen curiosity and gentle courage, guided by the wisdom of our flesh.
Our weekend has been full of laughs, good food, and heaps of "critter talk". I so love Missouri folk- at least Mainard Missouri folk! Chester's huge heart, soulful communication and wicked humor all seem to be family traits. It is such a pleasure to have his family with us and to be witness to their re-connection. The love and care between all three siblings is palpable, and seems to deepen as they settle in with one another. Dawn is a delight- joyous and kind, full of love for Chester and all other furry beings, and with much embodied wisdom of her own. Dan is a gentle giant- friendly and fiery, arriving bearing gifts of meat and fish, his eyes ablaze with curiosity and knowledge.
I think it appropriate that their visit falls at this pivotal time. This week I'll finish packing up the studio (each of the hundreds of crystals and stones dutifully cradled, wrapped and transported down the hill) and complete the move of Chester's belongings down from Forest Lane. Meanwhile, Chester will be doing some important discernment about his future medical intervention. There is the feeling of a gathering- the gathering of all of Chester's physical belongings around him, the gathering of his family, the gathering of strength and courage, fear and trepidation, support and love. With his blood family and friend family gathered together, it is my hope that Chester (and all of us) will be able to transition into this next phase of his journey. May we move into the unknown with brazen curiosity and gentle courage, guided by the wisdom of our flesh.
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