Every year, Tom and Marcia have a Christmas sleepover at their house. A big group of us get together, exchange gifts, play games, drink too much, and watch Christmas horror movies. This was a picture taken at one of these events Reggie has been battling massive kidney problems the past few years, needing dialysis three times a week and battling infections with frequent hospital visits. But, he always bounced back. On Wednesday, we found out that he was at GW Hospital and that he would most likely not bounce back. We got to the hospital and walked into his room in the ICU right as he took his last breath. Even though I know he is no longer suffering and in pain, I can't help but think the world is a little less bright because he is no longer here.
I picture Reggie sitting on his favorite stool at the gay bar in heaven telling the other angels that "I ought to spank your bottom" or after hearing one of their stories saying, "I mean really." We will all miss you Reggie.
