Readers may recall a few weeks back where I mentioned that there was a major health challenge in my family. It remains, but we do have a plan of attack.
That will occur this Tuesday, and a 5.5 hour surgery at one of the country’s top medical centers is involved. The operation is not on me, but my lovely wife.
As a result, I’ll be pretty much offline this week. But there is good news in all of this.
WUWT has a life of its own now. It will continue without my help, thanks to the tireless work of guest authors, our moderation team, and of course the tips and notes brought in by our volume of readers.
Since this will be a lighter than usual week, guest posts and news items are welcome.
Along those lines, as I mentioned in comments here, I extended a guest post to Tamino, since he thinks my presentation of Arctic sea ice is all wrong. I formally extend that offer again for him to do a post on Sea ice this week, either or both hemispheres, with the only caveats being that it has to be published free of any insults and that all comments must be accepted that fit within our blog policy.
If anyone has ideas for a guest post, flag a moderator. “Charles the moderator” can publish guest posts. Just leave him a note and he or somebody will contact you.
I leave WUWT in capable hands. Barring complications, I’ll likely return late this week or this weekend.
Thank you for your consideration. – Anthony
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I can be contacted at charlesthemoderator (at) gmail dot com.
I don’t read every comment so email is best if I you need me to see something. ~ctm
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UPDATE: 10/20 11am pst from my Blackberry at SU med ctr
Surgery went well – no issues- prognosis good.
Long road to physical rehab begins.
My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support and prayers.
Anthony
My best wishes for good results from the surgery and a speedy recovery for your wife.
By the way, if the surgery should happen to be in the Boston area, and you need a break, feel free to email me. I’d be more than happy to treat you to dinner. Although I’m only a sporadic commenter, your blog has given much to me, and it would be a privilege to give something back.
I can be contacted at charlesthemoderator (at) gmail dot com.
I don’t read every comment so email is best if I you need me to see something.
To your dear wife all the best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
Prayers for you, your wife and your family for speedy recovery …
bon courage et j’espère que tout se passera bien
Fritz
Anthony;
As with the many other commenters I want to assure you that your wife, yourself, and your family are and will be in our hopes, thoughts, and prayers during this trying time.
A surgical table can be a very lonely place. I hope you can find a way for your wife to view this thread before she enters into her surgery, so that, if she does find herself feeling alone in her trials, she can call on the knowledge that their is a large community out here, who though we have never met her, will be doing our best to send her whatever reserves of strength she may need to call upon to achieve a successful result with her treatment.
Take whatever time you need to care for your lady. This blog will likely survive your necessary absence and even if it should not, your wife, your family, and yourself must take priority. May God be with you.
You should be prepared for a post recovery period in which, though the physical recovery appears complete, there is something which is not yet finished. It is less than physical and more than psychological, and it can take a long time. It is difficult, because it comes at a time when the carer has the feeling that the patient seems to be over it. And yet, while they are in a way over it, they are physically back to normal, they are not really over it in the full sense. This is when you need most patience. I write from experience. Good luck.
I wish your wife and you and all your family the very best for the next days and weeks. I hope she has skilled surgeons and a swift and uncomplicated recovery. My prayers are with you all.
Anthony Good luck to your wife and you. Our prayers are with you.
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Anthony,
We all owe you a huge debt of gratitude and we probably aren’t considerate enough of all you do.
Prayers that everything goes well.
I trust you both come back stronger from this. It appears that the best wishes of the world are upon you both, God bless…
Wish the best for you and your family!
Ecotretas
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts over the next few weeks. Praise Science.
To all the commenters here;
I would remind that even the best insurance doesn’t cover anything near the complete cost of such treatment. I doubt that Anthony would do it himself, so I’ll suggest it might be a good time to make that contribution to the tip jar you’ve been procrastinating about making. Unfortunately my own battles with the medical bill collectors leave me in no position to do much myself, but there should be enough of the community here who are among the still employed to do a little good.
Behind every great man, there is a great woman. Please let her know that we are not only praying for her sake, but for yours and ours as well. God bless you both.
Best wishes and good luck to your wife. I hope it all works out
My fellow meteorologist……God bless your family.
All the best to you both. Take all the time you need.
May kind Providence guide you and yours: “All shall be well again, we know” (Julian of Norwich, 1342 – 1416).
Best wishes and a hope for good results. Those of us who have lost our wives know how a serious illness strikes terror into your heart.
All the best.
Sincere best wishes for a full and speedy recovery for your wife.
Best Wishes.
My very best wishes.
Anthony,
Best wishes for a speedy and thorough recovery.
My thanks to you and your team for all you do.
SBVOR