Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I thnk most of you know that Mike knows who is donor was - It was a young police officer who lived and worked about 15 minutes away from our town - when Mike sent his letter to the family, Bruce's mother (his donor) copied it and sent it to each police constable on the force - the drummer in Mike's band, well his wife went to visit her friend who's husband is a police officer and saw the letter signed Mike,Patti and - it didn't take her too long to figure it out. She never said a word to us, but through other events and mutual friends, there was no denying it. Bruce's mother, although knowing, was not ready to meet Mike.....we have seen her on TV promoting MADD (mother's against drunk drivers) - and we of course know so much about Bruce, it's like we know him anyway. The entire police force and all Bruce's friends keep in close contact with Mike, they say it's like Bruce is saying " I'm not gone " - We received a phone call yesterday from one of the police officers - the family want to meet Mike - they feel they are ready - This call also came moments after I received a call from Mike who has been at his family's home, that his father passed away - how strange when you think of it - Mike's dad has a massive heart attack yesterday at the age of 84, he was also suffering from myasthenia gravis, a muscular/neurological disorder - a blessing in disguise - his quality of life was deteriorating daily. In the grand scheme of things and thinking liike a woman - first off, i don't know what to say to these people when we stand in front of them, I really don't (yes, Patti is at a loss for words) - and I want to know what you think....I want to bring them something, some gesture, some little thing and I think flowers aren't it - any ideas???? Maybe it will be enough to just bring ourselves......and a part of Bruce with us........ thanks so much Patti " Assumption is the mother of all screw ups " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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