BlessI must inform you that Kevin Jr. has lost his fight for his life.  He was pronounced brain dead at about 2 o'clock this afternoon.  At this hour he remains on life support pending harvesting of his organs tomorrow afternoon.  His parents made the courageous decision to allow Kevin Jr. to become an organ donor.

We went down to the hospital Wednesday afternoon to say our goodbyes to this beautiful baby boy.  His room was full of family, friends, people whose lives this precious little soul touched.  We all had a chance to touch him, to stroke his head (his hair finally getting long enough to comb), to hold his hand, to kiss him and to tell him how much we loved him and would miss him in our lives.  One of Kevin Jr.'s friends (only two weeks younger and they have played together since old enough to interact) was brought into the room by his mother.  Sean had a quizical look on his face, like 'Why is Kevin in the bed and why isn't he moving?"  No one can tell me that this child didn't understand that something was terribly wrong.  He reached out and patted Kevin Jr. on the leg, as if to comfort him.  It brought the room to tears.

It is so tragic that this fire took two wonderful people and has left the rest of us bereft and grieving.  Funeral arrangements will be made and I expect that  his funeral will be early next week.

My most heartfelt thanks for all of those who offered prayers and sent energy for this little ones healing.  It is appreciated beyond words to express.  If you would continue to send energy for this family, I personally would appreciate it.  This family is devastated and could benefit from any positive energy sent.

To quote another friend, please learn from this that nothing in life is guaranteed.  Not even life.  I had held this precious boy less than a week ago and now he's gone.  Go to your family, your children, your friends ... tell them and show them how much they mean to you and how much you cherish them.  Do this every day.

With a most grateful heart for the priceless friends that we have found on Covenspace, I again thank you. 

Blessings,