Sinsull,   your request is not at all strange! The Mudcat is many things, and that includes a place for friends to get support from each other--be it prayer or guffahs.
    Keep your inner eyes and ears open at this time, and your thoughts in a positive belief that the greater good for Thomas prevails. We experience many things is this path on earth as a human, and all of these things teach us the lessons which we need--including Thomas. He could very well be "Thommudcattin' around" and too caught up in the fun to worry about his buds or charging his cell phone. When I'm jammin' too funly & raucously to hear my cell, my friends are convinced something is up--au contraire. Meanwhile, keep yourself busy and your mind as occupied as possible. Please let us know about Thomas!
          Best wishes, Kaleea