Update # 141

I think it is time to close out this blog.  I am not sure
what I will do with it, have received several suggestions
and will think about them in the days to come.

Ethan's services were held on Monday 8 September.
Grandma  and I did not attend, having said our good-by
with him privately.  We will in time visit the cemetery - just
not yet.

I guess it is human nature to try and express sympathy to those
you know who have experienced a loss.  And through all of this
the most meaningful to me have been from those who share that
they are without words.  That is fine, more than fine in fact,  as we
as a family find ourselves that way also.  Thank you !


Because it is our loss, I tell myself there is no answer to -  why ?
I also am good with not knowing,  somethings should be beyond
human understanding.  It  IS  what your faith is based upon and about.
However,  I received a photo from someone in Israel that I will share at the
bottom of this post.  I do not know the woman who sent this picture
but she has followed Ethan's blog and felt that this is what Ethan
was sharing with me.  He was such a sweet boy and perhaps he
was renewing the softness to my heart.  Thank you.

I will keep the blog up for a while, so please post if you wish to
and thank all of you, from all around the world, who helped Ethan
through his final time with us.

This is not Ethan, but
the message is !

17 Sept. 2014

Update # 140

One week ago today, Ethan passed away.  During this
past week I have missed him  terribly and often ask myself
why this had to happen.  I do not have an answer,  nor
do I actually want one.

His Dad (Kent),  Uncle Keith,  Grandma,  and Papa
(myself) are doing quite well.  We are humbled by
the kindness and support that has come our way.  We
see and feel Ethan around us constantly  and are
amazed at how he seems to have touched so many of you
as well.  Perhaps that touch was his reason for being here,  his
way of making every one's life a bit nicer.  It does not
matter that I am his Papa, I think he was quite an
amazing young boy !

I still do not have any "for sure"  information on
services, still waiting for that.  For those of you who ask
about what you can do or how you can donate in Ethan's honor,
I have listed two wonderful suggestions in blog # 139.

We again want to thank all of you for your prayers
and support. 

Post # 139

I've been asked to provide an address for possible
donations in the memory of Ethan.   Listed below
are two suggestions that I have praised several times
in this blog.


1.     Dr. Anat Epstein's Lab at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
        can be done on-line at  :   chla.org

2.     Southern California Hospice Foundation
        can be done on-line at  :  socalhospicefoundation.com


Thank you so much for your consideration of either of these sites.

I would also like to thank all of you who have and continue to
provide support and prayers,   our family is very thankful.