I've been thinking just that, Everything seems trivial and I feel a bit guilty when posting
No one needs to feel guilty or petty about continuing to post about general Media Center issues, the continued positive and productive energy around Matt's favorite "project" can only help in the long run.
So posting about seemingly trivial MediaCenter issues is a positive show of support.
Not to mention that I'm absolutely positive that Matt, if he could tell us right now, would tell us to keep on keeping on.
He sat up in a chair yesterday. He's still in Intensive Care.
Bob and I visited with Matt and his family today. His wife Brooke had asked us to help set up a better music system for Matt in his hospital room. I guess she thought we might have some expertise in this area I think he is making good progress. The nurse said that he had responded with a 'thumbs up' signal when asked a question earlier, so I believe he's becoming more and more aware of what's going on around him.It's obvious that he is getting excellent care and attention from the staff and the best possible emotional support from his family. Matt has reacted positively when Brooke has read posts from this thread and the family much appreciates the support given here and on CaringBridge.No one needs to feel guilty or petty about continuing to post about general Media Center issues, the continued positive and productive energy around Matt's favorite "project" can only help in the long run.Thanks everyone.- John
Ok.. So Matt needs tunes in his room. Is he set up, or do we need to set him up?? I'm in... Jim??Ken
Nice to hear he's got a good audio system now. When he leaves the ICU, though--hopefully soon--who's going to move these?
In the news todayA man in Minnesota suffering from head injuries received in a fall was given audio therapy in an attempt to remove him from his semi-comatose state.While this form of stimuli is common with patients who have suffered a brain injury the results were not. The doctors had been using a combinationof Windows and Macintosh laptops to play various songs using the default media players. The patient had little response to the stimulus and it seemedto be signs of discomfort. The patient's wife suggested trying an audio system with higher fidelity speakers because the patient is an enthusiast butthere was little difference. She then suggested they try using J River Media Center since that is his favorite media player for it's the audiophile quality.To the Doctor's surprise the patient smiled gave a thumbs up and began to have random finger and hand movements as if he were typing or coding. The doctors came to the conclusion that music played over HiFi audio equipment using J River Media Center is more therapeutic than standard media players.Source:ItCouldHappen.com
Just thought this might induce a few smiles and maybe even a laugh or 2.
We need to give Matt all the motivation we can to get him back to us quickly. Nathan/jmone: DO NOT MENTION INTERCOM OR CHOOKS UNTIL MATT'S FIRST HOUR BACK AT WORK.Optional: I know you said "particles" once, but I think you got away with it.