As of this writing at 1500 hrs Saturday, recipients have been matched for Josh's heart, liver and kidneys. That process will begin late Saturday night according to the Patient and Family Rep from the hospital who has been in constant touch this entire time. She's been a real blessing as far as making sure we weren't in the dark.
Josh will continue to live in other's bodies and that's a comfort to Lisa. I hope that one day we'll be able to meet these folks.
His cremation and services have been paid for, thanks to all of those who donated. When I posted about his death, I was only explaining why I wouldn't be posting, so it was a huge surprise when you folks chipped in to make sure that it wouldn't be a financial hardship on us. Believe me when I say that it was appreciated more than I can express in words. Money is the last thing anybody needs to worry about at a time like this. I've done I don't know how many fundraisers for people in this situation just for that reason, yet I was still surprised when it was done for me by several other bloggers who directed their readers to my post. It's true, I'm not real bright.
What was also appreciated just as much were the emails I received with notes of encouragement and sympathy. Every one of them was read as well as the expressions of sympathy that came with donations. I am in the process of answering each and every one of them, but due to the sheer number, it's going to take a awhile. It may only be a line or two, but it's something I have to do. I figure if you took the time to give an encouraging word or a few bucks, I can take the time to thank you for it. Manners and shit, right?
Posting will resume tomorrow although it will be lighter than usual, probably about half speed, for a while. We've still got a service to plan for and attend, family members are coming in from damned near everywhere in the western US, and of course I still have my wife's needs to attend to.
Again, I thank you from the bottom of my cold black heart for all that you've done.
