The Longest Year Continues...

First off, on behalf of my family, I want to thank everyone who has called or stopped by to offer their sympathies, condolences, and most importantly, food. This has been a whirlwind four days (oh lord it’s only been four days) and the limitless generosity of our family and friends has been a tremendous balm for our rattled nerves.

In the coming days, likely tomorrow, my parents will be off to Andrew’s bedside, leaving me to housesit as well as distribute any new information we gather. As of 8:00 he is at Andrew’s (apropos) Air Force Base waiting for word on the next leg of his journey. He called to let us know that he will most likely be headed to San Antonio after all. We’re now awaiting word on when my parents can leave to meet him. My father and I spent the day answering phones and, much to my father’s chagrin, dealing with the press. I’d imagine most of you caught Andrew on the front page of the Argus, but Dad and I will also be on KWQC’s 10 o’clock news embarrassing my brother incessantly with our unabashed praise. KWQC may also be linking to this site from their website, so let’s try and behave people. We may have visitors.

Finally, after a day of fielding phone calls, I wanted to let Andrew’s legions of fans know that this will likely be your main source of news during the coming weeks. Mom and Dad are going to filter all of their info through me, and I will get it to you fine people as soon as I possibly can. And though I never imagined this blog would go longer than Andrew’s tour, it’s clear that The Longest Year will be running indefinitely through Andrew’s rehab process. So, check back in the coming days for new information. And don’t be shy about stopping by. I’ll be all by my lonesome here at the homestead, and company is always appreciated.