Topic: Get well, Matt. (Read 164351 times)

RFB · « **Reply #100 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:49:49 pm »

Terrible news.

Get well soon Matt! May you make a speedy and full recovery.

Chico · « **Reply #101 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:05:24 pm »

Get well soon Matt!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

JohnT · « **Reply #102 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:41:21 pm »

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

kstuart · « **Reply #103 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:28:44 pm »

Quote from: InflatableMouse on January 07, 2014, 02:43:13 am

I've been thinking just that, Everything seems trivial and I feel a bit guilty when posting

That's understandable.... but consider the alternative... if everyone stops posting out of guilt... interest in JRiver goes away... sales decrease.

That would make things worse for everyone.

So posting about seemingly trivial MediaCenter issues is a positive show of support.

glynor · « **Reply #104 on:** January 07, 2014, 05:40:41 pm »

Quote from: JohnT on January 07, 2014, 02:41:21 pm

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.

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.

eddyshere · « **Reply #105 on:** January 07, 2014, 05:53:15 pm »

hoping only for the best…get well soon

phusis · « **Reply #106 on:** January 07, 2014, 06:04:50 pm »

Sorry to hear this. Hoping you'll get well soon, Matt.

All the best...

DoubtingThomas · « **Reply #107 on:** January 07, 2014, 06:20:52 pm »

Quote from: kstuart on January 07, 2014, 03:28:44 pm

So posting about seemingly trivial MediaCenter issues is a positive show of support.

Pandora's box....

craigmcg · « **Reply #108 on:** January 07, 2014, 06:33:06 pm »

I agree with other posts that posting about bugs, feature requests, and change requests is fair ball. The company has to keep going in order for Matt to have a job to come back to. Everyone just needs to be even more patient than usual about the time required to action any such posts. Without any lack of empathy and sympathy for Matt and family, I'm sure that Hendrik never thought that his first week would be like this.

DarkPenguin · « **Reply #109 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:05:37 pm »

Oh, wow! Very sorry to hear this. Hope Matt gets well soon!

JustinChase · « **Reply #110 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:03:14 pm »

Wow!! Just Wow!!

I just saw this thread, and I'm so sorry to hear about this terrible accident. It sounds like Matt is slowly getting better, and I hope that continues, and improves.

Get well soon Matt!!

T-bar · « **Reply #111 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:19:53 pm »

Best wishes to you and your family.
Get well soon.
Tim

elderavelas · « **Reply #112 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:36:49 pm »

It is very sad hearing this terrible news. Best wishes of a quick and full recovery.

BigCat · « **Reply #113 on:** January 07, 2014, 09:46:54 pm »

We here in the Central Coast, California send strength, positive thoughts, and thankfulness to Matt, who has personally helped me a number of times, to his own family, and to the entire JRiver family.

You will continue your good works...
BC

JimH · « **Reply #114 on:** January 07, 2014, 10:46:58 pm »

Quote from: glynor on January 07, 2014, 05:40:41 pm

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.

Onward. He'll be back.

RussellS · « **Reply #115 on:** January 07, 2014, 10:52:46 pm »

This is terrible news. My thoughts and prayers go to Matt & his family at this difficult time.

Get well soon

bplexico · « **Reply #116 on:** January 07, 2014, 11:37:37 pm »

I just read about this and was quite dismayed. I wish Matt and family all the best and wish for a speedy recovery. I have never met him in person but in all my online exchanges he has been a perfect gentleman, gracious and thoughtful.

Barr

InfernoSTi · « **Reply #117 on:** January 08, 2014, 01:12:14 am »

Matt,

When you read this, know that I am praying for your speedy and full recovery. Get back home to your family soon…

God bless you and your family during these times…

John

Urbanito · « **Reply #118 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:48:15 am »

Get well soon, Matt.
Joao

BayensF · « **Reply #119 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:59:32 am »

Best wishes to Matt and family. Get well soon.

(From the Netherlands)

vulture_g7 · « **Reply #120 on:** January 08, 2014, 04:31:31 am »

Get well soon Matt! I'm sure you'll make it man!

Z0001 · « **Reply #121 on:** January 08, 2014, 05:37:59 am »

Best wishes from Down Under for your quick recovery, Matt.

Zeno

fridden · « **Reply #122 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:09:29 am »

Best wishes from Sweden as well!
/Fridden

prod · « **Reply #123 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:49:55 am »

All the best Matt - get well soon! Very glad to hear you've got such a caring bunch around you, I'm sure you'll be back in no time!

JimH · « **Reply #124 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:13:07 am »

He sat up in a chair yesterday. He's still in Intensive Care.

Claude Lapalme · « **Reply #125 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:22:44 am »

Get well soon Matt. We're all thinking of you and sending positive waves!

glynor · « **Reply #126 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:41:09 am »

Quote from: JimH on January 08, 2014, 09:13:07 am

He sat up in a chair yesterday. He's still in Intensive Care.

Wow! That's huge progress. Great news.

JohnT · « **Reply #127 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:52:23 am »

Sounds like Matt's making great progress this morning. Brooke (his wife), just posted this on CaringBridge:

This morning I have been reading posts to Matt from the JRiver Interact forum. Matt communicated through blinks that he wanted to hear them. Bright eyes for over an hour and a half. His intelligence is shining out those baby blues. I know he understands and I know that your posts and support mean a great deal to him. Taking a break from reading now, as the ICU team is making their rounds and I'd like to hear what they have to say. My love and gratitude to each and every one of you. Brooke.

lepa · « **Reply #128 on:** January 08, 2014, 10:42:40 am »

Now we only need to smuggle a laptop to Matt so he can start coding again.

Seriously speaking great news about the progress. Hang in there.

tls62dk · « **Reply #129 on:** January 08, 2014, 12:44:33 pm »

Get well soon Matt and best wishes from Denmark.

William-NM · « **Reply #130 on:** January 08, 2014, 01:49:33 pm »

I'm so glad to hear that Matt's condition is improving. Even though I'm mainly a lurker (for many years

), it feels like he's family.

jgreen · « **Reply #131 on:** January 08, 2014, 03:40:47 pm »

Matt, I just discovered this thread and I'm still going through stages of shock and disbelief. Meanwhile, you appear to be making good progress!! My many positive and scattered thoughts are with you!!

Step-by-step, Dude. Big victories are achieved through many small ones.

Strength.

kensn · « **Reply #132 on:** January 08, 2014, 08:42:46 pm »

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

The Computer Audiophile · « **Reply #133 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:12:41 pm »

Quote from: JohnT on January 07, 2014, 02:41:21 pm

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

Please let me know if I can provide any assistance in getting Matt a good audio system. He deserves the best.

JimH · « **Reply #134 on:** January 08, 2014, 11:47:14 pm »

Quote from: kensn on January 08, 2014, 08:42:46 pm

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

He's good now. Thanks.

fitbrit · « **Reply #135 on:** January 08, 2014, 11:59:44 pm »

Thanks for the updates, JimH and JohnT. Keep them coming; I shall be checking in here at least once a day.

rilke1999 · « **Reply #136 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:02:03 am »

Matt,

I kind of know the feeling. After a car accident 10 years ago, I was trapped in a somehow similiar situation. The hardest time is, if your thoughts get clearer and clearer and you can´t respont via the usual means of communication! Try to be patient with yourself! Getting back to normal takes a lot of energy but you will win every day!
I was in an artifical coma for 2 month, I had to relearned some very basic things but one year later I was almost fully revocered. 2 Years later I was back on my race bike and started to learn french :-)

All the best from Germany for you and all the people who support you

Markus

mwillems · « **Reply #137 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:25:09 am »

Quote from: jkauff on January 09, 2014, 08:21:09 am

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?

If I were in the area, I'd surely help find somewhere to put them (I've got some experience moving 511b's around).

Seriously though, I'm glad to hear that Matt is well fixed for tunes, and very glad to hear that he's improving so quickly. Matt, we're all pulling for you!

JimH · « **Reply #138 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:12:26 am »

The Caring Bridges site (linked in the first post) has a post from Brooke, Matt's wife, saying that he can blink twice for "yes" now and they can communicate a little that way. He has tubes in his throat for feeding and breathing, so he can't speak. Tomorrow, I think they will decide whether to do a tracheotomy if he can't breathe on his own by then.

jgreen · « **Reply #139 on:** January 09, 2014, 10:48:30 am »

More positive thoughts, Dude.

johndonaldson · « **Reply #140 on:** January 09, 2014, 11:04:15 am »

Best wishes Matt for a quick and full recovery!

Scolex · « **Reply #141 on:** January 09, 2014, 01:29:43 pm »

Quote

In the news today

A 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 combination
of Windows and Macintosh laptops to play various songs using the default media players. The patient had little response to the stimulus and it seemed
to be signs of discomfort. The patient's wife suggested trying an audio system with higher fidelity speakers because the patient is an enthusiast but
there 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.

SpeedD408 · « **Reply #142 on:** January 09, 2014, 02:18:19 pm »

Praying that Matt gets all the rest, help and healing he needs. Praying also that Brooke and family are able to rest and not worry as well, I know it's tough.

About 22 months ago my dad had a stroke with a continual hemorrhage that required surgery to fix. A week and a half in ICU and 10 weeks in a recovery/rehab center. Was hard on mom and I but getting our rest so we could be as positive and light when with dad made a huge difference in his level of concern and recovery.

Blessings,
John.

fitbrit · « **Reply #143 on:** January 09, 2014, 02:54:25 pm »

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.

nwboater · « **Reply #144 on:** January 09, 2014, 03:29:26 pm »

Quote from: Scolex on January 09, 2014, 01:29:43 pm

Just thought this might induce a few smiles and maybe even a laugh or 2.

I wish this Forum had a Like or a Thanks button. Your post was wonderfully clever!

So glad to hear of some improvements with Matt. You are still in our thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

Best Regards,
Sandra & Rod

gpaleo · « **Reply #145 on:** January 09, 2014, 03:32:43 pm »

Get well asap, Matt!
My most sincere good wishes from Greece!

jmone · « **Reply #146 on:** January 09, 2014, 03:44:18 pm »

Quote from: fitbrit on January 09, 2014, 02:54:25 pm

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.

I did contemplate some half cleaver post when Brooke was after a better setup for Matt's music along the lines that "Hendrik was feverishly working on Gizmo to include:
- Intercom : so Matt can listen to the Chooks, and
- Particles : so Matt could stream that Eagles BD track by track"

...but held off as I'm sure Brooke does not want him jumping out of the chair just yet.

KingSparta · « **Reply #147 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:46:45 pm »

oh my, that's so sad (my testosterone just dropped, eyes watering).

I hope matt gets better.

I just told sue, she sends her blessing.

AlexS · « **Reply #148 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:59:02 pm »

I really hope Matt gets better he is an invaluable member of the JRiver team and on a personal level I have a friend who has been through this and it is no laughing matter, on the other hand humour is the medicine! Get well soon Matt

kamimeguro · « **Reply #149 on:** January 09, 2014, 10:12:06 pm »

Hi Matt,
Our thought and prayers are with you and family.
I'm sure that you will get over this as you have always demonstrated your strength when it comes to fixing things.
Time to concentrate on your own and us to help!
All the best from Tokyo
kami

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