Topic: Get well, Matt. (Read 163853 times)

vairulez · « **Reply #150 on:** January 09, 2014, 11:51:39 pm »

Best wishes from France Matt for you and your family.

magnust · « **Reply #151 on:** January 10, 2014, 05:43:21 am »

Thank you Jim for the updates. Keeping all my fingers (and toes) crossed that he gets better soon.

Must be a horrific time for his family

jgreen · « **Reply #152 on:** January 10, 2014, 09:44:12 am »

New day, new challenges Matt. C'mon!

drmimosa · « **Reply #153 on:** January 10, 2014, 10:06:29 am »

Thanks for all the updates on Caringbridge. Keep up the good work Matt, we are all thinking of you and your family.

I thought it was awesome that everyone at the hospital all operate Gizmo intuitively...nice work!!

hulkss · « **Reply #154 on:** January 10, 2014, 11:30:19 pm »

Get well soon Matt.

This makes two unlucky hero type head bangers I'm following, Matt and Michael Schumacher.

Good luck to both you guys.

TheLion · « **Reply #155 on:** January 11, 2014, 01:30:24 am »

My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family, Matt. In hope of a full recovery, all the best!

darichman · « **Reply #156 on:** January 11, 2014, 06:17:21 am »

Oh Matt we miss you! Best wishes to Matt and his family - our hope and prayers are with you... may they bring you a speedy recovery and several more decades of health, happiness and MC!

mstan · « **Reply #157 on:** January 11, 2014, 12:26:22 pm »

Bummer to hear about this. Here's to a complete recovery.

Stan
Southern California

mingojj · « **Reply #158 on:** January 11, 2014, 01:42:10 pm »

Matt: We all are pulling for you. Especially us old guys who look to you for the future. Best, John.

JimH · « **Reply #159 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:05:51 pm »

I just stopped by to see Matt. He looks good, but he was sound asleep. He has been responding to Brooke, his wife, but isn't able to speak. He can signal a little by blinking his eyes.

They inserted a breathing tube in his throat yesterday (tracheotomy) and a feeding tube in his stomach, so his mouth is clear of tubes. They tried letting him breathe on his own today and he was able to do so for five hours. They've put him back on a machine to let him rest.

The pneumonia is gone. His chest x-ray looks good. He seems comfortable now.

Awesome Donkey · « **Reply #160 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:11:17 pm »

Very promising sign, glad to hear it! *Hopefully* the worst is now behind him.

tcman41 · « **Reply #161 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:24:14 pm »

Just saw the news, sorry hear about Matt, prayers for a speedy recover.

get well soon

TC

EpF · « **Reply #162 on:** January 11, 2014, 03:08:26 pm »

Very sorry to read of Matt's ill health.

Matt, I hope you recover fully very soon. Best wishes to you and your family.

Emailsubs3 · « **Reply #163 on:** January 11, 2014, 05:53:20 pm »

Get well Matt
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family until you get better.

aoqw76 · « **Reply #164 on:** January 11, 2014, 06:33:38 pm »

very best wishes from me for a speedy recovery. missed this thread completely as i keep looking in the linux section. so much in 7 days but thankfully good progress has been made, may it continue that way. regards, Robert.

JimH · « **Reply #165 on:** January 11, 2014, 06:56:34 pm »

He gave the doctor a thumbs up sign with his right hand this afternoon. That's significant because he had only done it with his left hand previously. Matt is left handed, so maybe that's no surprise.

wig · « **Reply #166 on:** January 11, 2014, 07:08:52 pm »

Great news.

Keep getting stronger, Matt!

JimH · « **Reply #167 on:** January 11, 2014, 07:53:06 pm »

Quote from: wig on January 11, 2014, 07:08:52 pm

Great news.

Keep getting stronger, Matt!

Just so you know, when you write something here, Matt's wife Brooke often reads it to him. He reacts when he hears your posts.

kensn · « **Reply #168 on:** January 11, 2014, 07:55:16 pm »

Quote from: JimH on January 11, 2014, 06:56:34 pm

He gave the doctor a thumbs up sign

Maybe Matt just wanted the music turned up....

drhyoung · « **Reply #169 on:** January 11, 2014, 08:56:59 pm »

Matt,

Just saw the news.

Prayers, all the way from New Zealand.

Best wishes
David

ThoBar · « **Reply #170 on:** January 11, 2014, 10:35:48 pm »

I've been away a lot and have only just seen this - as so many others have said, it's quite shocking!

It's great to hear Matt is on the improve, and I know Brooke and the rest of the family will be feeling a lot of relief.

It's these sorts of things that come out of the blue that I think serve to remind us all to do what we love and love what we do - it can all be gone in an instant.

Best wishes to Matt, Brooke and the kids from Perth, Aus.

Bobo4567 · « **Reply #171 on:** January 12, 2014, 04:49:57 am »

Good news that Matt is on the way to recovery!

In Germany we say "Halt die Ohren steif, Matt!" (Keep your chin up, Matt) and get well soon!

Markus

InflatableMouse · « **Reply #172 on:** January 12, 2014, 08:24:17 am »

I get emotional when I read the journal posts on Caring Bridge. I've been reading it on a daily basis from the start.

Hang in there buddy! I miss you.

joh · « **Reply #173 on:** January 12, 2014, 08:48:45 am »

Matt, through the years reading your interactions on this forum, you have always struck me as one of those rare persons that are both exceptionally gifted and really, really nice. I am a firm believer in that that counts and trust that you will soon recover. My thought go from Sweden to you and your family. /Olle

raldo · « **Reply #174 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:35:27 am »

It's good to hear that Matt seems to be doing better every day. Best wishes from Norway!

connersw · « **Reply #175 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:51:08 am »

Quote from: JimH on January 11, 2014, 07:53:06 pm

Just so you know, when you write something here, Matt's wife Brooke often reads it to him. He reacts when he hears your posts.

If that's the case, stay strong Matt. It's obvious you have an incredible and powerful mind. You can will yourself back from this. Your family, and your extended JRiver family, need you. We are all pulling for you.

BryanC · « **Reply #176 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:21:48 pm »

Jim, I hope that Brooke knows that we all appreciate the updates. Recovering from a traumatic injury is always a roller coaster. Our bodies are rhythmic and recovering from an event that disrupts that natural rhythm requires time and patience, but it will eventually happen!

Mikkel · « **Reply #177 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:50:16 pm »

It's good to hear Matt is getting better. I also follow Brooke's posts every day. I'm amazed by the strength she is showing in writing to all of us (and many other people) - many of whom only know Matt from this forum.

I sincerely wish Matt, Brooke and their children all the best in these difficult times. Having a family myself I can only begin to understand just how difficult this situation must be.

All the best,
Mikkel

exa065 · « **Reply #178 on:** January 12, 2014, 08:42:48 pm »

Matt,

I want to add my best wishes for compete recovery to all the prayers of so many people here.

Get well soon,
George

Awesome Donkey · « **Reply #179 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:32:03 pm »

Do you think he'd like hearing words in the form of poems?

wombat66 · « **Reply #180 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:01:44 am »

So sorry to hear this happened but am happy to hear it's going in the right direction. Get well soon Matt. I'm beaming positive energy your way!

gappie · « **Reply #181 on:** January 13, 2014, 03:26:46 am »

we also check the Caring Bridge site more then daily, hoping to read some good news. And every day there seems to be a step in the good direction.

im confident, Matt, that together with such a strong woman at your side youll keep on going step by step.

do not try to run.

you are in our thoughts

elly and gab

Mr ChriZ · « **Reply #182 on:** January 13, 2014, 03:59:27 am »

I'm coming back daily here too. Really glad to hear you're making progress.
Hope you're up and walking about soon.

All the best from
Chris in the UK.

jgreen · « **Reply #183 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:57:30 am »

Don't worry, Matt, I've been busy thinking up new feature requests!

greynolds · « **Reply #184 on:** January 13, 2014, 12:53:02 pm »

Yikes, I just came here to post something and saw the news.

Get well, Matt and best wishes to you and your family.

larryrup · « **Reply #185 on:** January 13, 2014, 03:26:06 pm »

For Matt:

You should know how much respect this customer and likely all of you customers have for you. We just need to read some of this board. Your spirit, knowledge and helpfullness come pouring through. With all our prayers and your obviously loving and supporting family, we'll hear from you soon! We can't wait.

Get well real soon.

Larry

jesseinsf · « **Reply #186 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:05:20 pm »

Matt, I wish you the best in recovery. Your great personality and what you've provided to the community has brightened so many ears and eyes.

CountryBumkin · « **Reply #187 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:10:00 pm »

When something like this happens it makes you stop and think about how fortunate we are to only be worrying about the "little things" like getting bit-perfect audio and jitter free video playback. We all need to stop every now and then and spend time with our loved ones and enjoy the things that are truly important.

JimH · « **Reply #188 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:15:05 pm »

Amen.

datdude · « **Reply #189 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:19:23 pm »

Matt, Keep pushing to get better. Wishing you the best!

DoubtingThomas · « **Reply #190 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:29:45 pm »

Matt... we need you back !!! Hang in there... I was in a bad motorcycle accident back in 1999... concussion and 3rd degree burns... and compound fracture of my left wrist (I'm left handed too). My first question on waking up in ER was "where is my chap-stick" and "can I still type" ?

They all laughed at me when I called my manager and said I'd be back "maybe next week"...

It was 10 days in intensive care... and weeks in the "multiple trauma ward" before I was released. Then 2 months later I was cleared to return to work. HR would only let me return for 2 hours day.. WTF...

And after 2 hours... I was beat.. it takes time to recover and return to normal hours. A software release I worked on before the accident was released while I was out... whew.. worked perfectly.

Take all the time you need to recover.

JimH · « **Reply #191 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:55:37 pm »

Quote from: DoubtingThomas on January 13, 2014, 08:29:45 pm

Take all the time you need to recover.

Yes. All the time you need. We miss you, but take your time.

jmone · « **Reply #192 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:36:40 pm »

I saw that Matt's account was active for a bit yesterday on Interact (made me jump). Then I realised it was probably his phone that they have hooked up. Still, it was good to see Matt appear.

Edit - and active again just now! I'm starting to think (wish) he sneaks out of bed at night and logins to just check everything is OK.

JohanJooste · « **Reply #193 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:38:54 am »

Hey Matt hang in there buddy, enjoy the rest while recovering. You're gifted and we need you to be 100%.

Well Wishes from South Africa.

Craig · « **Reply #194 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:07:52 am »

Sorry I only just caught up with this,
Best wishes and get well soon Matt

Craig

jgreen · « **Reply #195 on:** January 14, 2014, 10:36:03 am »

Thinking positive thoughts out here, Matt.

JimH · « **Reply #196 on:** January 14, 2014, 10:51:26 am »

He sat in a chair again yesterday for a while. Brooke said he had his eyes open for 30 minutes or so. He seemed bothered by something part of the time. I told her I think that's a good sign. It means he has some awareness and maybe he's trying to "wake up".

fitbrit · « **Reply #197 on:** January 14, 2014, 03:49:05 pm »

Quote from: JimH on January 14, 2014, 10:51:26 am

He sat in a chair again yesterday for a while. Brooke said he had his eyes open for 30 minutes or so. He seemed bothered by something part of the time. I told her I think that's a good sign. It means he has some awareness and maybe he's trying to "wake up".

I think that after taking the time to listen carefully, he could finally hear a clear difference between a .wav and .flac file of the exact same track. And that the power cable used to connect the stereo in his room made the music sound "brighter".

pcstockton · « **Reply #198 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:40:09 pm »

I have been following this thread and the Caring Pages and check in a few times a day. Not really sure what to say that isn't obvious or been said many times above. I guess I just want to add to the support. Given everything Matt and the JRiver team do to support the most important non-living part of my world (music), I felt I should at least offer well wishes.

Although I have never met Matt, he is obviously an extraordinary man. The fact that he even has a presence here in the Fourm, and we all "know" him, speaks volumes for both JRiver and Matt personally.

See you soon,
Patrick

Mike Noe · « **Reply #199 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:50:06 pm »

Just got caught up on this, jiminy, best wishes for Matt and his family. The news on his progress is uplifting, hopefully we can send some of that positive energy right back to him.

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