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
Thoughts and prayers to your wife and you.
I always got all twisted inside whenever any doc wanted to poke around my wife’s innards; always wished I could protect her and be the stand-in and that somehow that would make the problem go away.
Anthony and Mrs Watts,
I thought I’d just write you a prayer.
I pray you both, you and your lovely wife, the caring hand of God at this time, both directly, and through your friends. And that the surgeon’s hands be guided and skillful. And I pray for a speedy recovery. With love, from Robin (in New Zealand), and from a God whose love knows no bounds.
Anthony,
I hope your plan leads to a resounding success!!
Regards,
G.
All the best for the operation and a full and timely recovery for your wife. May you both enjoy long and happy lives.
Thank you for all that you do. We look forward to the news of your wife’s recovery and good health.
All the best of luck to your wife and yourself, Anthony
Michael
Prayers…..
Good luck and God bless.
very best of luck, our thoughts are with you and your wife.
Hope it all goes well, Anthony! I’m recovering from appendicitis myself, but yours sounds more serious.
Hope all goes well for Mrs Watts , Anthony & Family
These are not good times when these things occur
God bless and keep you both; my prayers will include your wife, you and your family.
Best wishes and I hope everything goes well for you and your wife.
I pray that all goes well. If it is in this particular ‘med city’ and you need a native guide, email me.
best to you and family, this is reality!!!
God bless you and your wife and good luck to her!
Anthony,
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you and your wife!
Best wishes from Germany
All the best Anthony, look after your love ones and we will mind the fort!.
You and your wife are in our thoughts and prayers, Anthony.
My prayers will be added to all the others who value the service you have done on this site. I hope that the outcome will be what you both hope for.
All my prayers and best wishes for the most favorable circumstances to you and yours, Anthony.
And,
Thank you for all your great work and dedication.
Love,
Michael.
Holly and I are rooting for you both. You’re in our thoughts.
Mark
Best wishes Anthony to you and your wife. May she have a speedy recovery and good health.
Sincere wishes that all goes well.
Anthony, very best wishes to you and your wife. Our prayers and thoughts are with both of you and your family.
Please take as much time as you need, family comes first. I’ve been there myself.
Be prepared for a lengthy recovery process for all involved, these things take more time that you might imagine.
Cheers & best,
Chuck & Ginny in Aurora, IL
Wishing your wife a speedy recovery and all the very best to you both.