I have been talking to his sister, who checks in on him pretty regularly, and I want to ask her permission to update all you good people. There are things they don't want talked about, so I need to clear it with her.

I can say this: He is alive, and doing pretty well.

I have much hope for a positive outcome.

Thank you for asking about him. This has given me the push I needed to contact his sister for permission.

thank you for letting me know. Of course, we must all respect the privacy of his family at this time.

I'm just glad to hear good news.

I truly thank you for the push!

So many of us wish him well...please tell his family we are asking about him and thinking about him...

I was thinking about him, too. Hope he is continuing to recuperate and sending him best wishes.

He's going to have a hell of a hard row to hoe before he comes back, but there is hope.

"I have much hope for a positive outcome."

I know it's a long shot, but it can happen. Attitude has a lot to do with such things I believe. He's been so very fortunate to have people such as yourself to keep his morale up and keep him positive. He knows how loved and valued he is. I believe in my heart this matters.

Thank you. For keep us abreast of his condition, and for being there for him!

I know I tend to handle these things quietly, but, I've been going through a harder time emotionally with it all since finding out about Junkdrawer. The Junk of my imagination was even in my dreams last night. The 12-13 years being attached to people is more than some families experience. kef, Andy, 180, nostamj,et al....just getting harder every day.

Thank you California Peggy for keeping us updated!

Shit, blm - Junkdrawer? Damn. I miss all those you mentioned, and Sapphire Blue, too.

And, as much as it has become a part of me, coming here is becoming a sadder experience for me.

We actually struck up a conversation and started emailing each other. Talking mainly about activism and stuff.

And almost as suddenly as it started, he was gone. Dammit!

And I miss Sapphire Blue. I notice her name doesn't come up as regularly as Khephra's and Andy's and others - so I try to add it in. She ALWAYS kicked my threads. Wherever she is, I hope it's loaded with beauty.

And the older I get it becomes an increasingly difficult one, as well.

And not just on here, either.

Last night I did a search to see if I had missed any updates since the June 5 one. When I didn't find anything I hoped that he was doing good.

Send him and his family best wishes and my love.

I did tell her that many of us are holding good thoughts for his recovery and how much we care for him.

I asked her permission to talk about his condition.

I hope to hear back within the next day or two, and when I do, I will update.

You have my word.