Out for a few days: my grandfather is in the hospital

by on October 10, 2012

in Personal

My grandfather has been seriously ill this week, so I’m flying tonight to be with him in Tennessee. If you’re waiting on me for a reply about something, it will probably need to wait.

I still hope to attend PubCon next week but I can’t promise that I’ll be able to make it.

Added: My grandfather passed away just a few days after this post on Friday, October 12, 2012. I was glad that I got to fly out and see him, and to tell him that he was well-loved and appreciated. He lived to be over 100, so the funeral was more of a celebration of his life. May we all live so long and so well.

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Barry Schwartz October 10, 2012 at 7:21 pm

I hope he has a speedy recovery. Prayers are with you and your grandfather.

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Godhammer October 10, 2012 at 8:03 pm

My thoughts are with you and yours.

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Dave Davies October 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Be well Matt. Our hopes and prayers are with you.

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John Doyle October 11, 2012 at 2:51 am

Best wishes Matt and your family.

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Scott Clark October 11, 2012 at 5:57 am

Thoughts with you Matt. I think about my grandfathers almost daily. Strong, hard-working Kentucky coal miners filled with more life wisdom than most anyone I’ve met since.

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Sunil October 11, 2012 at 7:10 am

wish him all the best and a quick recovery. all the best

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Dr. Pete October 11, 2012 at 3:24 pm

Sincerely sorry to hear that, and hoping for the best for your family.

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Big Daddy October 11, 2012 at 5:50 pm

Prayers go out to you, your family and grandfather!

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Brian Ussery October 11, 2012 at 10:24 pm

I’m so sorry to hear that your grandfather is not well, best wishes thoughts and prayers.

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John October 11, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Hope he gets bets better. Sending You and family my best wishes

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Dewaldt Huysamen October 12, 2012 at 12:16 am

Hi Matt,

Praying for your granddad and hope all goes well.

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Geoff Jackson October 12, 2012 at 1:21 am

Sorry to hear this Matt, I hope your grandfather is okay and makes a speedy recovery. Thoughts are with you and your family.

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Larry Engel October 15, 2012 at 11:32 am

Just read this. Sincerely sorry to hear about your grandfather. Hoping for the best for him and the rest of your family.

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aysegulyuksel October 16, 2012 at 2:31 pm

I look my birthdays book numbers It says your grandpa in hell : Because of he growed a grandson who thief and pure evil : Grandpa on : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHAJojGIqi4

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Naomi October 20, 2012 at 1:28 am

Best wishes from me Matt.

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Naomi October 20, 2012 at 1:32 am

Can someone please remove the very disturbing comment from the idiot above me? Some really sick in the head people in this world.

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aysegulyuksel October 21, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Naomi, No one can not remove. Dont bark naomi!!! Dont bark!! Because. I am saying true.

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aysegulyuksel October 21, 2012 at 9:24 pm

I again looked, He is screaming, and crayin everytime, his soul and body will burn until infinitive time. Waits evils and demons and you. I dont know who are you but I am π – Pi The God’s number.

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Naomi October 21, 2012 at 11:58 pm

You are the one who is barking….. Barking mad.

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sanjay November 10, 2012 at 2:49 am

Matt, I am very sorry to read about your grandfather. May his soul rest in piece….

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C.J. Land January 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

Matt…saw this a little late. What is the update on your grandfather’s health? Hopefully all is well.

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