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
Anthony, Best wishes and a good outcome to your wife. I am sure we will all be thinking of her tomorrow.
Tony
Please accept my sincere best wishes
Best wishes to you both!
The warm wishes expressed here speak for themselves. I wish to add mine.
Prayers out Anthony. God bless the Mrs.
Prayers.
I’ll also be praying for your wife–and for you.
Best wishes for your family. Hope everything turns out well.
Anthony, best wishes to you and your wife for a safe and successful surgery.
Job 1 is to take care of her and your family. Your WUWT “family” will be here for you when you get back. We aren’t going anywhere!
As one who has a wife who has recovered from a severe chronic condition-Lyme-
and now is back to hiking, biking and teaching, my prayers to you and your wife.
“Never give in, never give in, never; never; never; never – in nothing, great or small, large or petty – never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.”
– Winston Churchill
Good luck, Anthony! Hope your wife does not have to wear a ‘Miami Vice’! http://meteorologicalmusings.blogspot.com/2010/10/dad-joke.html 😉
Mike
All fingers and toes crossed. Been through all this. It is harrowing but keep the old chin up old bean.
Very best wishes.
Anthony
I would like to join in with the others and extend my very best wishes to your wife and hope that the operation is a complete success, and that it is followed by a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers will be with her, with you and the rest of your family. GOOD LUCK.
All our best hopes and wishes from this side of the pond.
Just to echo Alan the Brit’s comments and good wishes.
Best Wishes
Kindest Regards
Good luck, and I hope all goes well for your wife and family.
Best wishes to your wife.
Dear Sir:
I hope everything goes well.
Best regards
Prayers and best wishes for your wife and family, Anthony. I know it will all go well.
cheers,
Frank K.
Anthony,
You will be missed, but better you and your family stay healthy. We promise to be patient. 🙂
Prayers for the best outcome for your wife,
Marcia T
My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your wife
Don
Best wishes to you both Anthony, for the best possible outcome.
Good luck with this. Best wishes for your wife.