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Re: Suspending Debian contribution



Hi Phil,

Phil Wyett <philip.wyett@kathenas.org> writes:

> On Sat, 2025-08-02 at 13:48 -0700, Xiyue Deng wrote:
>> Hi Phil,
>> 
>> Phil Wyett <philip.wyett@kathenas.org> writes:
>> 
>> > On Fri, 2025-08-01 at 16:20 -0700, Xiyue Deng wrote:
>> > > Phil Wyett <philip.wyett@kathenas.org> writes:
>> > > 
>> > > > On Wed, 2025-07-30 at 01:28 -0700, Xiyue Deng wrote:
>> > > > > Hi Phil,
>> > > > > 
>> > > > > Phil Wyett <philip.wyett@kathenas.org> writes:
>> > > > > 
>> > > > > > On Fri, 2025-07-18 at 16:44 +0100, Phil Wyett wrote:
>> > > > > > > Hi all,
>> > > > > > > 
>> > > > > > > As of today I am suspending my Debian contribution. This will
>> > > > > > > continue
>> > > > > > > until
>> > > > > > > such a time I feel confident enough to return.
>> > > > > > > 
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > > Hi all,
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > > I shall returning to limited contribution as of today.
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > 
>> > > > > Great news to all Debian contributors, especially new ones!  Hope you
>> > > > > had some quality off-times!
>> > > > > 
>> > > > 
>> > > > Many thanks Xiyue.
>> > > > 
>> > > > My time off has been filled with getting used to the electric wheelchair
>> > > > that I
>> > > > now need to get around/out and about.
>> > > > 
>> > > > https://www.karmamobility.co.uk/product/eflexx-lite-e40/
>> > > > 
>> > > 
>> > > I'm sorry to hear that, Phil.  I wish you a speedy recovery!
>> > > 
>> > > > > > Regards
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > > Phil
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > > -- 
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > > Blog: https://blog.kathenas.org
>> > > > > > 
>> > > > > > GPG Fingerprint: 70A0 AC45 AC77 9EFE 84F6 3AED 724A A9B5 2F02 4C8B
>> > > > > 
>> > > > 
>> > > > Regards
>> > > > 
>> > > > Phil
>> > > > 
>> > > > -- 
>> > > > 
>> > > > Blog: https://blog.kathenas.org
>> > > > 
>> > > > GPG Fingerprint: 70A0 AC45 AC77 9EFE 84F6 3AED 724A A9B5 2F02 4C8B
>> > > 
>> > 
>> > Hi Xiyue,
>> > 
>> > There is no speedy recovery I am afraid. I have severe spinal damage in my
>> > neck
>> > that leaves me with all over nerve pain and an inability to walk for than a
>> > few
>> > metres. I also have fybromyalgia that enhances that pain to extreme levels.
>> > Not
>> > fun and I need to rest a lot and try stay away from stresses that really can
>> > set
>> > me off. But we carry on. :-)
>> > 
>> 
>> Very sorry to hear that.  I hope you receive all the medical care you
>> need, and don't work too hard.  Wish for your full recovery!
>> 
>> > Regards
>> > 
>> > Phil
>> > 
>> > -- 
>> > 
>> > Blog: https://blog.kathenas.org
>> > 
>> > GPG Fingerprint: 70A0 AC45 AC77 9EFE 84F6 3AED 724A A9B5 2F02 4C8B
>> 
>
> Morning Xiyue,
>
> Thank you for your kind words. I do receive the medical care via monitoring,
> pain relief (spinal injections), but there is no surgical outcome, my
> neurosurgeon will not touch me in fear of creating more damage, paralysing me or
> killing me - Yes that was a fun consultation day. :-)
>
> I now have the wheelchair so I can get out when it is a good day health wise,
> but I am stuck at home a lot. When isolated at home it is good to do things and
> working on the Debian OS and other projects is good for my well being, mental
> health and outlook on life when contribution with great people from all around
> the world like yourself.
>

I cannot imagine what you are going through right now.  Meanwhile, I
kind of know that feeling that working on FOSS gives you an achievement
that rarely exists elsewhere.  You are an inspiration for me and I
believe many others.  My sincere gratitude and best wishes!

> Regards
>
> Phil
>
> -- 
>
> Blog: https://blog.kathenas.org
>
> GPG Fingerprint: 70A0 AC45 AC77 9EFE 84F6 3AED 724A A9B5 2F02 4C8B

-- 
Regards,
Xiyue Deng

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