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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