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 thoughts and prayers are with you both and all your families.
Dear Antony
Good luck and best wishes to your wife and yourself.
Prayers and best wishes for your wife’s speedy recovery.
You and your wife are in my prayers.
Best wishes
Phil
Best wishes to your wife and yourself. We will be right here.
We all hope and pray for the best for you and your wife.
Best wishes for you and your family from Spain.
Best wishes.
Best wishes, Anthony. Our prayers are with you.
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Best wishes to your wife and family for happy outcome and a speedy recovery.
Dusty
Sorry, forgot to mention my best wishes to your wife for a safe operation and speedy recovery. I am sure she is in very good hands and is being blessed with the loving support of her family.
Sincerely – all the best.
All the best wishes and hopes for your wife and for you.
Anthony – All your followers here in the UK will be thinking about you and your dear wife, and we look forward to hearing good news about her recovery.
All the best to you and your wife for a quick and complete recovery, Anthony.
My hopes & prayers for your wife, and for a successful surgery and recovery. Also, for you and family members, to provide her with strength and support.
Mark Adams
Positive vibes from the UK. I wish Mrs Watts a speedy and complete recovery.
Best wishees for a successful operation and a full recovery with no complications.
Best wishes to you both for a succesful outcome X
Anthony’s wife: My wife Nancy and I live where Mariposa Lilies grow wild. It is our favorite flower. I have personal photos but they are not on-line. Thus, we send these beautiful images to you:
http://www.dereila.ca/na_nature/more3.html
Our best wishes to you both, John and Nancy
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Background 1: Nancy, following a Thanksgiving-Friday heart attack and several rare complications, had surgery (double bypass and mitral valve replacement) in late December of last year. After a good start at recovery she got a second case of endocarditis – now cleared. Again her recovery seems to be on-track. Folks brought and sent flowers and plants to the hospital. Those sorts of things are not allowed in ICUs and I had to carry them away and find a suitable recipient. When she was able to have a lap top that was allowed. So, the image was better than the real thing.
Background 2: When I realized I couldn’t keep up a flow of information to family and friends I started writing using a personal WordPress post with a password. That has become a useful source of information for us, especially for Nancy to learn what happened to her when she was sedated or just not up to the task of keeping up.
Fingers crossed for a straightforward operation. We’re rooting for her!
Best of British to yourselves!
Anthony,
We here at WUWT come a very distant second to your family, but we all join in sending your wife and you our very best wishes and our prayers. I hope that both you and your wife will be able to draw strength from these sentiments which come from around the globe. Yes, you and your family really are that important to us all.
We promise to play nicely while you are away. Honest!
All the best,
Steve and family.
Best wishes for all concerned. Hopes and prayers for a smooth recovery.