Sounds like some info may be forthcoming. I don't know if Josiah's mom Liz is following this site, it really wouldn't make much sense at this point -- she knows way more than we do, and we have very little to sleuth. Being a deadhead myself, I have wanted to reach out to her, but as she has been very clear about being unwilling to share what she knows to protect the case, I've kept my distance.
So far, it seems like my initial theories were dead wrong, and my only questions at this point revolve around whether they somehow got caught up in the White Swan killing spree, and if so, whether that was an accident or they had some connections there. If they were just passing through, that would be tragic, and from everything else I've read about the missing and murdered in that region, maybe it's time to send in the National Guard or something.
Anyhow, this is from Liz via the "Help Bring Josiah Home" FB page:
The decision has been made to breathe life into the public aspect of the search for Josiah and Jon again. The fbi has been working tirelessly on their case and I have great confidence in - and great respect for - the agent handling it. I have learned in life that it is best to hand the reins over and look for guidance from those more experienced to handle them, so I have done so from the start. What this has meant for me is that I have had to find the strength and humility to surrender over and over and over again - to release control - rid myself of expectations - and hold on tight to hope and faith. It is very important to me that Josiah’s body is found. This is not because I believe that his body is “him” - I know that he is free - but as his mother, who always swore to care and provide for him, I feel that it is my duty to make sure that he is cared for this one last time. I want his body (skeleton by now) picked up gently - and laid down gently - and I want to honor him with song and prayer and ceremony. It is, in my mind, the only part of this horrific story that we might be able to change. It may shock some of you to hear that I do not want justice - that doesn’t mean I’m opposed to it - but I know that it won’t bring me peace. I am not angry. I am grieving deeply - incredibly sad - but I do not get mired in resentment, anger or thoughts of revenge - my spirit cannot afford them. What happened to him cannot be changed, but how it happened can. I do not trap myself with thoughts like “I will not rest until...” or “I will not be at peace until...” because I know that I am setting myself up for extreme discomfort now - and maybe extreme disappointment in the future. The commitment I have is to continue to do the next right thing and allow God to be responsible for the results. This whole experience has strengthened and broadened my spirituality in ways I never knew existed. This experience has strengthened my faith in God - and everyone’s support has strengthened my faith in humanity.
Thank you all so very much... for everything!
