Hi all,
Today's searches are now concluded. Both public and police searches have been successful, belief in recovering my much loved brother within the next couple of days has been renewed.
Tomorrow's focus will be the area of A34 north of Yarnfield Lane, and a more thorough search of the area north of the Canal from Aston Marina. We will also be asking a group close to Caverswall to cover the brook, as this was a favourite childhood place.
Tonight I'm thinking of how much I love my brother, my best friend, my closest companion.
Ur being so strong i really hope with all my heart u get to being him home soon it must be so hard for u keep writing these updates etc ... lots of love 2 u and ur family xx
Oh I hope so much that this is over for you soon. You have captured so many hearts and those hearts feel an element of pain for you all. Fingers crossed. Please take good care of yourselves. X
Hannah - you are utterly amazing and I would want you 'on my side'. I am still praying and thinking of you and your family. Wish I was closer but thinking from afar. xxx
Much love and hopeful wishes to you and your family at this heartbreaking time. You have an incredible strength, totally in awe of how amazing you have been and continue to be throughout this ordeal xx
We lit a candle for your family today in Aston church, thinking of your family from our family in Aston by stone x
Josh, you and your family have been in my thoughts constantly over the past week. Your determination, focus and optimism is astounding. I hope beyond hope that you will all find the peace that you so deserve from this desperately worrying situation. Much love and hope.
Hope you find him soon! Thinking of you all. I haven't stopped thinking about him since he's gone missing.. If there is anything I can do then please ask xxx
I have shared info with Beacon Women's Group, asking for both prayers and any help looking for Josh. This is a stressful time for his family and close friends, something beyond most people's experience. I will keep praying that you all remain peaceful & hopeful about Josh. Everyone is precious. Xx
— looking for peace.