Comments on: Chemo Again?

By: M Campbell

M Campbell — Sat, 07 May 2016 18:22:13 +0000

Michael,
If I had a way to heal you I would send it in a blink.
What I do have to share is love, respect and great thanks for all that you are to our planet, our school, me personally, your beloved Irene, to your most beautiful, creative, loving kids, your extended family, community…….
Like breathing in the wisdom you share, synthesizing, becoming and exhaling through word and deed to carry your kindness and thoughtfulness on…..
Sending love and healing thoughts.

By: Jim Dincalci

Jim Dincalci — Sat, 07 May 2016 04:04:23 +0000

Hi Michael, I’m sorry you are going through all of this and have to make such difficult decisions all along the way. Wishing you as much time as possible free from suffering. Love to you. Jim

By: Nancy Alpert

Nancy Alpert — Sat, 07 May 2016 01:54:58 +0000

Michael,
I want to say something, but I don’t know what to say. Mostly I just want to say something so you know I am thinking of you. I wish it weren’t true.
Love, love, love,
~Nancy

By: Greg Beddow

Greg Beddow — Fri, 06 May 2016 20:19:21 +0000

Michael, I’ve been away from most technology circles for a while, and though I’m “on” social media never seem to get around to looking at it. But I’ve been catching up with your blog since yesterday and I’m struck with your openness and strength. I count our time together at PhotoTablet / Fotiva / Adobe as among the best professional experiences in my life. Know that I’m thinking of you. –Greg

By: Josh Woodlander

Josh Woodlander — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:05:57 +0000

Michael, thanks so much for your courageous and briliiant intellect. I have always appreicated your ability to deconstruct and explain complex issues with honesty and clarity. Your lucid and clear writing style about the profound health conditions and choices you now face are inspiring and of course helpful to all of us who may have to make similar choices in the years to come. Thanks for taking the time to share with us in these last few precious months. May your knowledge and wisdom reverberate long after your physical body is gone.

Wishing you well and sending positive intentions… in that you are able in spirit and body to make the most of this Spring and Summer.

– Josh Woodlander

By: Jeff Bier

Jeff Bier — Fri, 06 May 2016 16:26:48 +0000

Hello Michael,

Thanks for sharing your journey. My thoughts are with you and your family.

We just finished our fourth Embedded Vision Summit conference earlier this week. It was a resounding success, and that is in no small part due to what I’ve learned from you. In fact, just this morning I was comparing certain aspects of our event to Microprocessor Forums of yore — my yardstick for a first-class conference.

Yours,

-jeff-

By: college mcmillen

college mcmillen — Fri, 06 May 2016 10:12:27 +0000

I have been away from technology for a time and was not aware – I just want to say I love you

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 05 May 2016 19:01:35 +0000

Michael,

Thinking of you daily and hugging your sister every chance I get. Hoping your decision gives us all a little more time.

By: John Mejia

John Mejia — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:34:01 +0000

Michael, it is interesting (albeit painful) to hear your updates, but you are to be commended for how you are approaching all of this. I admire your strength and your ability to explain the process and the changes that your body is undergoing. This whole Blog site that you created is brilliant, and I have no doubt that this should receive recognition for being a place that might help many others who are going through a similar experience. My thoughts are with you.

By: Lauren Robertson

Lauren Robertson — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:56:49 +0000

You mentioned in a post last week that you were seeing your doctor on Friday–I’ve been awaiting this post for an update. The message above from Harald is very interesting–a very quick overview of what he went though dealing with colon cancer. The gut is such a vascular area, which gives those fucking little cancer cells easy access to other parts of the body. I know you’re not seeking a vote but I vote that you try the next treatment–especially given your explanation that it is somewhat less trying than the first treatments you received.