Michael, I...I...hardly know what to say. You are
incredibly brave, for one thing. And, I think you are right. Bones with no living flesh on them are, actually,
dead. But it is ALWAYS possible to revive the dry dust--
it just takes the water of life (I am not speaking religiously) being poured in: love is the best form of this.

This seems to be a day for heartfelt posts.