Eighteen ~ Mercy's Strength

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Share till you're

Empty.

Drink till you're

Full.


The conversation with his great-grandmother lasted till the next morning and he wasn't the only one sharing. By the time they'd wrapped-up and had a little breakfast and she'd gone to sleep, she had given him the whole history of his family.

Now, he had a town, a family and a past. This was an immense relief and a profound source of strength.

He didn't even think of going to sleep. He was busy all day (except for a brief standing-nap somewhere around four); busy talking, busy sharing, busy laughing.


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