WIL WHEATON dot NET: 1.5

Hey Wil,

Thank you for the update, especially in your condition. :) Don't worry about laying around for now, Anne has the right idea, this is the "sickness and health part". She does sound wonderful, and it is because she loves you and you love her,

Don't rudh the physical activity, especially with mono, you can get a NAST relapse. This will keep you in bed, and our of work, longer. Keep getting better, and have yourself a great day!Oh, what good DVDs have you seen lately? *laughs*

Peace,
Q

Thanks for letting everybody know how you're doing. I'm really worried for you and I hope you get better soon.

Glad to hear you're starting to feel better. I myself have had a nasty bout of pharyngitis for the past week. That's a fancy way of saying vicious sore throat. Nothing compared to what you've been dealing with, but I sure will be glad when it's over.

Quincey's right, though - take it easy so you don't relapse. Keep getting plenty of rest. And you're lucky that Anne has such a great outlook. My husband has not let me forget all that he has had to do lately.

If you can't read, can you get some books on CD? They're a great substitute.

Feel better soon, and thanks for the update. We've missed you.

Good to see you're feeling a little better. With mono, even a little rocks the world!!! So, go you! But be careful not to overdo it once you start feeling a lot better. You can help when the kids get it ;)

You're really good to thank her, but, y'know, it's part of love--one of the best parts. There's a gentle, close intimacy to caretaking someone, and I bet you'd do the same for her if she were down. Marriage, it's cool that way; that's why people keep doing it!

Keep resting and healing, and in the name of sweet chaos, don't rupture that spleen!!!

Hey Wil,
You're lucky to have such a wonderful lady in your life. Had Mono and was out for a year! I totally understand how you feel.

Hope it ends soon for you.

Rosemary

I had mono around 1990.

It looked like a tennis ball was living under my skin in my neck. The other side was swollen too--but no where near as bad...

Doc told me to rest and relax for about 4 weeks...to lessen the chance of infection for others.

Mono...the kissing disease. Want to know how I got it? From talking to a co-worker. He had had mono, and was sooo bored, he came to work before his contagion levels went down. I didn't know.

He talked to me, and... get this...he "sprayed it instead of saying it".

I remember some of his saliva landing in my open mouth. Eeeeew. I was minorly grossed out at the time...little did I know what the effect of that conversation would be!

So, stay home, keep your mind active... and soak up the love. It really is great to be loved. At this moment, I mean by your family... but then too, you have a lot of people in cyber-space routing for you too.

Take good care of yourself Wil! We need all the good people we can get on this planet!

Hey Wil, I just wanted to let you know I just finished "Just a Geek" and I loved it. I'm in a bit of a quarter life crisis and your book kind of inspired me. I'm just a geek myself and I also found some success earlier in my career and now I'm in a bit of a rut. So, I'm now in the process of replacing, "prove to everyone...." with "prove myself." Although Wesley was a bit lame at times I'm a huge TNG fan, and a big Wil Wheaton fan. Oh, I just bought Dancing Barefoot, and Ringworld at lunch today. I had a few of Larry Nevin's on books my wish list for a while so after your recomendation I fianlly pick one up. Thanks for representing the voice of the geek, and feel better!

This is the first time I post here.

Just wanted to say "Take care and get well!" and thank all the wonderful women in the world like Anne and my gf.

When you have such a woman by your side the world is a better place.

I'll be waiting to read you.

Wil,

I'm glad you're feeling a bit better.

I'm sending hugs all the way from Canada.

Glad to hear your feeling a little better, Wil. Mono is a WITCH, that's for sure.

This is my first time posting and I just wanted to let you know that I've been totally turned on to Geocaching! After less than 2 weeks, I have logged 6 finds (I can't spend as much time at it as I would like) and I am totally enthralled. I love my new GPSr!

Hang in there and concentrate on feeling better!

Mono is definitely not fun sounding. I've never had it before, but I've had enough friends that had to leave school for a semester or two because of it. The only funny anecdote I've got on it is that I was tested several times for it throughout college because of the symptoms I had, and my mom was like "did you at least get it from some fun means like kissing a boy?" Well, had I actually gotten it, it would have more than likely been from a water fountain in the dorm or something. Way to make me feel better about my social life, mom! :D

Anyway, I hope the rest isn't going to drive you entirely crazy, that was the one thing I hated about being sick... sitting there. You'll get through it though, and be back to 110% soon enough (but not too soon, please? No sense in getting re-sick!)

I just got married...on May 16, 2005 on the beach of Hawai'i at sunset to be exact!!!!...and that "sickness" and health thing, well I think my husband is about to do his part. We've either got a monster storm rolling in that is causing my asthma to kick up and the proverbial chains to start tightening around my chest or I'm getting a cold. While in Hawai'i, his sister lives there and she and her girlfriend, or I think they call each other "partners", were both sick with a cold.

Anywho, lots of sleep, LOTS of water and some more sleep and you should be ship shape. Feel better.

Wil -- I am so glad you're starting to feel better.
My fingers are crossed.

I'd say Anne is the lucky one. I think I'd faint if I heard the words, "I just hate it that I can't help..." pour out of my hubbie's lips. He has his own ways, so I'm not complaining. But, hearing someone you love say the words would be special. Take care and hope you feel better soon.

My wife has been so supportive of me during and after my recent surgery, we're lucky folks to have such great people in our lives, eh?

Don't worry about it. Just rest and get well. Someone once reminded me that sometimes the best gift we can give our love ones is the opportunity to help us.

Glad to hear things are starting to (slowly) improve for ya, Wil. Soon you'll be back up to snuff, and all will be right with the world again.

And I'm sure there are quite a few monkeys who are suffering from Wilthdrawal that are quite happy to hear this as well. Gonna take a stab and say that Anne and the boys are tops on that list, since you've been reduced to the role of couch creature recently.

Get well soon!

Glad to hear things are starting to (slowly) improve for ya, Wil. Soon you'll be back up to snuff, and all will be right with the world again.

And I'm sure there are quite a few monkeys who are suffering from Wilthdrawal that are quite happy to hear this as well. Gonna take a stab and say that Anne and the boys are tops on that list, since you've been reduced to the role of couch creature recently.

Get well soon!

Whoops! Guilty of a double post, I see. Sorry! My bad! But hey: Double (and now triple) the Get Well Wishes can't hurt, right? Right!

I sent this list to Wil on 28 May, but this looks like the appropriate thread to ask other ww.net bloggers for suggestions.
--Gilder--

Mindless Activities for Wil's Recuperation

1. Non-juvenile* coloring books.

I like the abstract-design coloring books from Dover Publications (available at Barnes & Noble, probably also at Borders) and Running Press (look at Michaels Arts & Crafts). Nowadays, there's such a large selection of coloring implements (crayons, pencils, markers of all shapes and sizes), you'll never repeat a color pattern.

And just for grins:
Star Trek Coloring Book -TOS and TNG- for fans of all ages - No Asbestos HERE!
http://star.trek.coloringbook.fanspace.com/

(* "Adult" might give the wrong impression. *evil grin* But I did find a website...
http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Adult_20jungle_20Gyms_20and_20Colouring_20books)

2. Winding yarn from skein to balls. Perhaps the needleworkers in your family would appreciate the help.

3. Crocheting, for that matter. The basics are relatively easy. I recommend starting with worsted-weight yarn and a medium (sizes I, J, K) hook for a small project. Scarves and skull caps are simple and trendy.

4. Petting your cat(s). (Not sure how many you have, but I'm jealous; I'm very allergic to animals.)

5. Shredding. Magazine labels, old files with personal info, addresses, etc. (My husband gets a certain satisfaction from hearing the shredder protect our privacy. *grin*)

Oh, and BTW, Wil, take it from an old married lady (23 years as of Sun. 29 May)...milk it for all it is worth now, as you probably will need/want to return the favor to Anne someday. *grin* Steve and I have seen each other through surgeries, flus, and food allergies over the years.

Gilder

. . . may I just say that this is probably one of the few times in your life that you will ever be given Absolute Permission to Lounge? And we all know that you are a dedicated hardworking little monkey so Mono is now your FT job so get cracking! Lounge Large! Eat Snacks! Nap At Will! Watch the Neighbors! Watch Your Furry Guys! And if you feel so navelly inclined: watch what is going inside of you, what you feel drawn most to do . . . this is your opportunity to stop doing and just be for a while . . . you have no choice: Life says Chill :) Have fun . . . I know I speak for many of us who look forward to your Missives From The Confines of The Couch :)

PS - I had mono when I was 19 and all I had the strength to do was watch tv, and I ended up spending time with my father and for the first time in my life, really getting to know him . . . As well as hearing about his life, we also watched a lot of Star Trek together that summer . . . :) You never know what Life is gonna bring you in the midst of so-called crisis . . .

Glad to see that you're feeling better. Being sick is never fun.

im glad your not in any pain.
i hope you get better soon!
your wife rocks!

There is a reason we marry. :)
Hope this finds you on the upslope!
Cheers!!!!!

Glad to hear you're being taken care of, Wil -- keep resting.

So since Anne is taking such good care of you, and you have all this time to ruminate, are you thinking of how you are going to show Anne your immense appreciation? I won't ask how, as that would spoil the surprise, right? ;)

Seriously though, I'm glad your pain has subsided. You must be on some awesome antibiotics. Don't forget to take some acidopholous (tablets not yoghurt) to help replace the good bacteria. A big regime of antibiotics can leave you feeling like hell.

Wil, wasting time? No way; your immune system is working its (and your) ass off. The rest of you may be bored, but, after all, what fun do your poor white blood cells have most of the time? Give them a chance for once.

Blessings to you and Anne. As a hospice worker (don't worry; you don't need me yet, really), I am sometimes priviliged to see the kind of caring, compassionate love you describe. I could tell such stories - at least if there weren't confidentiality requirements. Anyway, there is nothing more precious, more real, more lasting. Just to see it brings joy and strength. In a world fogged with falseness, you found something true.

Sometimes taking is as great a gift as giving. Sometimes it isn't, but I bet you can trust Anne to let you know...

Wait till you're well to act well. Be well, for real, soon.

sorry you are so sick. Hope you get plenty of rest and get feeling better soon.

I have never posted before but I do read your blog now and again.
:) minidrag33

Truly Wil, in a good partnership it does all even out. Promise her lots of treats and a good back rub, and till you're better keep your spit to yourself. Sharing mono is not the caring thing to do.

Feel better. And thanks for the update, I was worried!

Oh Wil...I hope you feel better. Take care of yourself and don't let those people upset you that are giving you a hard time about not being able to attend Red Hat. I can't even believe people would be mad at you for being ill...Wish there was something we could do to help. Taking care of yourself is way more important than worrying about feeling unproductive.

As a side note...I've been reading your blog for years but this is my first time posting a comment! There are many of us out there that care about ya Wil :)

Short(?) List Of Things Wil Should Do:Give Anne a BIG hug!Give "Air Kisses" only.Say "I love you" often.Say "Thank You" when helped.Rest, rest, and more rest.Fluids, good foods, and sunshine when you can.Take "LSD" (Life Saving Drugs) and suppliments.When you think you're better, you're not ready yet.Give yourself more time than you think to heal.Tell Anne "I love you" (again).Remember, MONO is opportunistic. It will keep your immunity low to give other illnesses "opportunities" to thrash your body. So be wise and take the time to heal.Wil, You Are Loved - Dusty

Aww... sounds like Anne is a wonderful person. I'm glad you're feeling a little bit better at least. Keep taking care of yourself, Wil. :o)

Wil, very sorry to read that you're still feeling so ill.

things you might want to think about doing (besides all the suggestions above):

- oil of oregano! (hehe, repeating myself in reference to an earlier comment on infection)
- mail me if you'd like some Reiki. it'll have to be distance since I'm in Canada, but that's possible because I'm a Reiki master. I tried to suss out/set up the encryption thing to email you with an offer to send you Reiki to help speed your healing, but I don't have time to figure it out so I'm saying it here instead. anytime... just ask (for the Reiki or for info if you need it), if you're interested. laurie(at)ink1.org.

all best for a speedy recovery whatever you do to heal,

l.
x

Wil:
That's great that things are getting better. But please take note of what I posted in a previous entry--I'm sure your doctor has emphasized this too. Even after you feel completely well, you have to layoff physical activity for several MORE weeks because of your enlarged spleen. You may feel great but you still run the risk of rupturing your spleen because it takes longer for your spleen to return to normal. We all want the Wil Wheaton we know and love to be around for a long, LONG time! TAKE IT EASY!!!!!!!

:)

Get well soon, dude.

Scott

Hey Wil

I had Mono a few years ago and it truly was teh suck. I'm setting phasers to mojo as we speak. I'll say a quick one for your recovery when I'm at Mass too.

Don't push yourself man. Getting better is job one. We here in blog-land can live without an update for a while. Take care of yourself first.

Sean Wardwell
San Marcos, TX

Glad to hear you are feeling better. As long as you keep improving a little each day, you'll be back to your creative writting self in no time.

Anne sounds like a wonderfull person. Just think of the day you'll get to all these wonderful things for her when she's under the weather.

*Standing Ovation for Anne!*

Again, feel better soon. *more virtual chicken soup and healing mojo*

Heh.Funny how now that I'm in a Xtian marriage course, I keep seeing signs of "Partners in Intimacy" (one of the textbooks). Seems Anne understands what a partnership truly is - kinda keeps you on your toes for your end, doesn't it? :-)

Keep resting & healing, and enjoy that warm glow in your heart!

Hey Wil, checking in to see if you posted and the feed to LJ somehow got mangled, but apparently you're still out. Hope you'll be better soon, just make sure you really *are* better before you start doing stuff and land flat on your back again! Mad props to Anne, of course, can't be easy to juggle a family like that.

wil...glad to hear that your feeling a bit better. i know that it sucks just sitting around and not being able to help around the house and with the fam. keep taking care of yourself that is your number one priority. i just read dancing barefoot- i loved it. i cried when i read the story about your aunt val. it's how i felt when my granddad passed. i'm waiting on just a geek right now. i linked you to my blog(http://mjbsinnerworking.blogspot.com) keep on getting better~morgan

Just take care of yourself (w/the Mrs.'s help) and don't worry about anything else. Virals are acts of God. You didn't do it, you can't fix it. All you can do is let your body heal itself. Anyone who has a problem comprehending that can f*** off.

Please remember that Jagermeister is the original (5-century-old) Robitussin. It was originally invented as an herbal remedy, not as an adult beverage of choice. Slug a double-shot; if nothing else, it helps me sleep better when a viral hits me.

Okay, I have got to stop going out of town. It seems every time I finally have a moment to browse your blog, Wil, something sucky happens. Get well soon! I'll speak with The Boss about you.

Hugs and Love to You and Yours,
Aylaleia - Goddess of Justice and Vengeance

Puh-leeeze! Do Anne and the kids (and the rest of us on a smaller scale) a big favor and don't rush it. Relapses can be worse than the original go round. If you're bored go get a glass of juice. By the time you get back to the couch, you'll be ready for a nap. Take it easy and take care.

Not being able to read.

That is pain beyond the flesh.

Get well.

In time.

Remember.

I am truly impressed by you, and it has nothing to do with the acting, writing etc. I am impressed that when you are as sick as you are, you are a fantastic enough husband to be worried that your wife is doing your chores.. Kudos to you!

Wil, I'm hoping you won't be reading this until after you're all better, but just in case you are, then take this advice.

Being seriously ill as an adult sucks. In addition to the physical, there's the emotional feeling of guilt that we are not fulfilling our adult responsibilities.

Let it go. This is one of those rare opportunities as an adult to be a kid again. Embrace it. Lay in bed all day. Watch TV. Don't be in charge. This will happen perhaps two or three times in your adult life. Don't waste on feelings of guilt or inadequacy. Just be a little kid, and let Mommy take care of you. Not only will it bring peace of mind, but it's also probably the fastest way to get better.

So do the responsible thing, Wil, and just be a kid for a bit.

I know it's totally cliched and stuff, but I hope you get well soon. Watch plenty of movies and crappy TV (at this time of year pretty much all TV is crappy, so it won't be that hard) and drink loads of fluids (real fluids, not soda). And perhaps try to enjoy the waiting on you that people tend to do when you're sick... you can make her breakfast in bed once you get better.

Hey Wil! I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. Over the weekend I bought your book, "Just a Geek" and read it in one sitting. It was great. I am glad that you have someone in your life who is so understanding. Anne seems like a really cool person. Keep getting better.

Hugs!
Allie

"My spleen is still so enlarged I risk bursting it at just about every turn"

conveniently, the internet is here to provide you opportunities for VENTING YOUR SPLEEN.

keep getting better.

Wil,

You don't wanna be messing with that spleen. You CAN live without one, but not so goodly as you might suspect, so take care of it. And yourself.

As luck would have it, I am in Pasadena this week for a couple of days of meetings with a client, and had hoped to take in your show at the ACME... that was the plan before I saw you were sick. But, hey, these things happen. I caught mono during an epidemic at the university where I was researching some years back. Not from kissing -- the officials said that one group of outbreak victims (including me) were all heavy users of the recreation center (swimming, weights, etc.). Very easy place for the stuff to grow and transmit.

As a former mono victim, take it from me, you NEED the rest and healing time. You may find yourself coming up with creative stuff as you lay there sleeping and resting -- that may be the only good outcome of this (other than Anne's devotion to you). So, there IS a silver lining.

continuing healing mojo from somewhere in Pasadena...

;)

Yep, I still adore you. I know you'll feel better soon! :D

Wil, sometimes you have to look real hard for the positives in adversity.

Remember several months ago when you were upset at the expanding results of your "Body by Linux" and "Guiness Fatness" programs? Expect this illness to reverse some of that.

Like I said, sometimes you have to look hard for the good side of things. Get well soon.

Yep, I still adore you. I know you'll feel better soon! :D

Wil, I feel for ya. I had mono my first semester of college. Had to drop the whole semester. Couldn't talk and could barely walk down the hall to the bathroom without getting exhausted. It blew. Drink lots o' orange juice!

Wow. What a great girl! Tell her Thanks for the great example. Because God help me (and him) when my husband gets sick, I not so great girl . . . hee hee Keep getting better.

Hey Wil, thanks for letting us know how it's going, it's nice that you don't forget we're all thinking of you and waiting to hear news. Glad that some of the symptoms have subsided and that you're taking it easy. Even though it's hard, keep resting and you'll get there. As someone else has said, and as you know, you'd do the same for Anne (and let's hope you never have to). That's what love is all about. Best wishes.

As long as you don't share your Mono with your spouse, you should give her a big wet kiss :D

Good to see you online, even if it is only limited. Now, sleep. Sleep and feel better. It's better to lose the days in the middle, than to have them taken away at the end. Oh, and keep a pen and paper near-by so you can record dreams, ideas, etc, as they arise!!

Sending warm, healing thoughts your way,

Dierdra

I'm so glad you posted - so many people out here are worried about you and sending good mojo your way. Now, go back to bed and leave the computer alone. Sleep. Drink more clear fluids.

Dude, danamongden, has it exactly right -- do the responsible thing and be a kid for another month or so.

As for the too tired to read bit -- when I was in the hospital having a bone marrow transplant, they told me I'd be in there for at least 3-4 weeks. I brought about twenty or thirty books so that I'd have something to do during the enforced rest. Yeah, I couldn't read at all. I'd get through about 5 pages if I was doing really stellar -- and it wasn't even that I felt that bad. I felt pretty good and was TERRIBLY bored - but I just couldn't concentrate on the reading.

Comic books, on the other hand, those I could read. :) Comic books, many many many many cartoons, lots of LEGO kits (put together the huge x-wing fighter during the first weekend) and running the remote control car out of my room and into the nurse's station.

Take it easy, Wil.

And tell Anne thank you from all of your little monkeys. She sounds like a very amazing woman.

peace,
enderFP

Hey Wil!!

Thank you so much for letting us know how you are doing. I have been praying for you every single day! You may not know most of the people on your website, but you sure have a lot of people who care very much about you, me included! I hope that mess goes out of your system very, very soon. It's hard when your home bound and can't leave, but you are doing the right thing. I hope Anne and the kids are doing great. The best to you, Anne, Nolan, and Ryan!! Again, get well soon, and don't forget we are all pulling for you!!

Wil,

Move slowly and don't get discouraged when you have trouble doing things you think you should be able to do. Mono takes so much of your body's energy to fight into submission that the hard you try to push yourself to be better, the longer getting better will actually take.

Mono sucks whether you are a child or adult, I know, I had it when I was 8 and then had it reactivate 19 years later.

You can't really concentrate, but your fingers are twitching to do something... You may want to have Anne pick up some GeoMags for you. They are kind of like magnetic legos and I've found them just distracting enough to keep from going insane. They can be found at most toy stores. http://www.geomagsa.com/

Take it easy and get well, but don't push yourself too soon!

Wil:

Man, I really feel for you - had mono when I was 17 - completely floored me for about a month, then I had to sleep 2-4 extra hours per day to get enough energy.

Get well soon - catch up on your music listening (visual stuff always bugged me when I was sick with mono).

Wives are AWESOME!

Today is our 3rd wedding anniversary. But we've been together for 9 years.

I can't wait until we're celebrating 40 and 50 years together. It just gets better every day. Although I imagine that by that time, my love for her will have grown so much that I'll litterally explode ...

of course i send you my best wishes for good health and soon, but mostly i wanted to comment on the comments. Wil, you must be magic! seeing the outpouring of affection from your fans is really awesome. reading all the comments from this weird online family about all of the run-ins with sickenss made me feel not so alone in mine - i too did the super-infection thing of 'flu then monster sinus infection but thank god without the mono. i guess it's true - misery loves company! personally, i deal with a bunch of tiresome auto-immune disorders and i catch every bug that crosses my path, it seems. so i know what it is to be sick and i know how important mental state is to getting healthy so read all these lovely comments and work at getting better. which, by the way, is hard to do when you beat yourself about the head with guilt so chill out, man. you will get better faster and then be able to help your darling wife and write, and perform and play poker and hang with the boys...see what i'm getting at? :-)

Glad to hear that you are starting to feel a little bit better.

Hey Wil-
Glad to read you're through the throat pain: that was the worst part for me when I had mono. Don't worry about not doing stuff- I really believe your creative juices are still percolating though you may not be aware of it, so no time's being wasted. Take care.

"The 'sickness' part of the sickness and health."

That's just kick ass. As annoyed as you are be lucky you have someone as cool as Anne looking out for you.

Just lie back and watch a bunch of movies that make you smile - laughter is the very best medicine - but don't laugh to hard because that will probably hurt.

The less you worry and strain, the quicker you'll feel better and the quicker you can go back to doing the million and 1 things you.

Mucho Mojo.

Ugh, talk about teh suck! What does an enlarged spleen feel like? My toes are curling under just thinking about it; I can't imagine what it feels like.

Poor you! Sending mojo and best wishes. I'd send gumbo if I were closer. THAT would clear out your sinuses!

Not a day goes by I don't thank the stars for my beautiful wife. Hold tight to your Anne, Wil. Be good.

Wil thanks for risking your life to check in with us! I was wondering how you were doing. Glad to hear you're still alive and that Anne is taking such good care of you!

Wil,
From two months to a couple of weeks is very cool. You are lucky to have such a wife.

FG

Wil, I really enjoy your blog. I think it's one of the best out there. Glad to hear you are healing.

Wil,

I won't pretend to know you completely, but had you considered getting a tape recorder of some kind and dictating your thoughts for later?

Maybe call it "THe Mono Diaries?"

Anyhow, get better and I hope the Mac doesn't read this comment too oddly.

:)

Wil, don't be a bad patient. Don't be an impatient patient. Be a gracious, compliant patient. I myself have done too much too soon two times after birthin' some babies. I have to say that is a pretty good way to make your recovery time even longer and even suckier.

We.....love.....you....so much.... you're seriously one of our favorite people... ever. Sorry that your sick :( Your our favorite living actor...ever. You rock.

We in KC are mustering mucho mojo for your recovery, Wil. Just don't rush things. Major props to Anne for picking up the slack. You have a true gem there. Major F. U.'s to all the doody heads who would dare bitch about you missing performances or appearances. We want you around for many years to come. So do whatcha gotta do. Those of us who truly care, understand. And we'll see you once you're healthy.

*Jaegermeister as cough syrup? Who'da thunk?*
Ciao4niao...

Maybe you should go and spread the Mono-love around to all those cranks who seem to think you owe them something.

On a better note, I was channel surfing and noticed ST:TNG was on Spike, so I stopped. Riker with a beard announced they were getting a visit from Wesley Crusher and in the next scene, who should happen to appear but a very young (and cute!) Ashley Judd. I can't believe I've never seen this episode! Up until now, I've always managed to miss it in it's umpteen thousand re-airings.

Well, keep resting and hopefully you'll get over this soon. Continued Mojo™.

There is nothing to compare to the experience of being the caregiver. I was so fortunate to be able to be the one caring for mom during the period of her last illness from a chronic condition. Also took care of DAd as his primary caregiver when he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Wil. those asses who got on you have never had these kinds of life enriching experiences. More importantly - as I say to my darling, thank god you listen to the tap on the shoulder. Dad, good ole tough sumariner that he was - toughed it out for ten years, put in his own cathether for heavens sake - when we finially found out that it was prostate cancer - it was long past time anything could be done. He chated us of years of family experience because he was too proud to admit pain til it took him down!

Just two weeks ago my beloved mentor was suffering from abdominal pains - it didnt feel right to me and I begged him to please if he valued anything about my insights, to go to a doctor.
He listened.
He had appendicitus.
It had ruptured.
When they did the surgery, they found a tumor and took 18 inches between the large/small colan.

We just found out they got it all.

He will live years becaused he listened and ACTED when people who CARED about him insistant something wasnt right!... Your family knows - YOU know, your beloved wife most especially knows when things aint right.

I am so greatfyl when my darling fellow listens to me and acts - not because Im any great shakes, but because when I see a breaking in his patterns, I look, listen and feel with my inner voice for guidence on what is needed for help!

So good on you and more of it. I am quite sure it is easier for you to be a giver then an receiver - try to sit back and enjoy the gifts of caring that your wife, children, and friends try to give you - treasure the moments for they ARE special.

My heart to yours!

I'm sick today and one of the things I did was watch "The Game" -- that's right, ST:TNG Episode 106 in which you and your little ensign friend are the only ones smart enough not to get sucked into that game thing.

Hope you're better soon, Wil!

QUOTES:
Posted by: ExHack at June 1, 2005 12:31 AM
“Virals are acts of God.” That’s strange… I have just spoken to God about this and he said, “Don’t blame me. I have nothing to do with it!” Maybe ExHack was thinking of someone else. ;)

Posted by: Dierdra at June 1, 2005 10:44 AM
“As long as you don't share your Mono with your spouse, you should give her a big wet kiss :D” One of the possibilities of doing this would be buying a Hershey’s® Kiss and giving it to her in a glass of water. Other than that, you could have your pooch “pucker up” and be your surrogate kisser.

Posted by: horwinkle62 at June 1, 2005 12:32 PM
“Get well soon - catch up on your music listening (visual stuff always bugged me when I was sick with mono).” Someone mentioned before about “Books on Tape” which sounds like a cool idea too. As for video playing… you might want to limit yourself, since it does raise your heart level and elevate you blood pressure a bit. (Hey, your body needs to catch up in the healing department!)

Posted by: Margath at June 2, 2005 04:31 AM
“… had you considered getting a tape recorder of some kind and dictating your thoughts for later? Maybe call it ‘The Mono Diaries?’ ” Sounds like a fun idea, but you wouldn’t have to place it into your AUDBLOG (Unless you really want to). You can transcribe or highlight those notable moments and creative hallucin… errr… I mean IDEAS. (You can also make notes on how much you love and appreciate Anne and the Kids.)[End of Quotes]=====================

I have notice that many people are sending you unspecified MOJO. It is VERY important that you send good, happy, healing, loving, or any of the POSITIVE Mojos. Just sending a general Mojo might conjure up random varieties such as chaotic, whimsical, bad, petrifying, zealous, or any of the NEGATIVE Mojos. I understand that we all are pulling for our “Grand Guru of Geekdom”, but I just want to make sure that the Messengers of Mojos don’t get confused when we wish any Mojo on anybody. ; )

Lastly (for this post) - WIL… If you don’t know this already, one of the best things I have tasted that is super delicious (especially when your aren’t feeling your best) is something from the Thai menu. Tom Yum Kai (Spicy Chicken Soup). Make SURE when you order to ask if they make their soup with galangal root and fresh lemon grass. (There is something about the galangal that is tasty and the body knows it needs.) I had once gone out of my way for a sick adopted sister of mine to get a couple quarts of this. She was so stoked to get it and helped immensely toward healing.

I recommend this not just for you, but also for the whole family. It is a taste treat worth eating. If you do decide to order this, why not also have a little Pad Thai too? (P.S. Warning… Thai Iced Teas can be addictive!) Heal Well, Smile Often, Love Always - Dusty

Hey Wil,

Good to hear you're feeling a bit better. Over the past week I've had two sympathy colds. Not as bad as what you've got, but I got a couple of days off school, so that's good.

I suggest if you're really bored, watch a bunch of movies you were in. That's what I've been doing. So far I've watched the movie where you died, and one where you got knocked out. Hmm...hopefully it's not a bad sign. I'm just about to go up to the video place to get some more.

Anyways, I'm sending lots of 'get-better' mojo. Rest up, sleep is always good (but Anne's better!) and don't stress. Just get well again so we can read all about your next adventure.

Zkid

PS. Oh, wow, I just realised your summer just started. That must really suck.

Wil,
Sending my good well mojo your way. Rest up, and stay hydrated.

Wil,
I just finished your books and want to thank you for the honosty that seeped out of your book. :) Get well and take care of your self. Writing you from Iraq.
Get Well,
AsunderHat

Glad to hear you're on the mend tho I had hoped you'd return to post that all was well. Here's to hoping that you get to make that post sooner than later. You've been a very busy man Wil, in most any time period ;) And no doubt, you're probably overdue for a good rest. Focus on getting better,the world will not soon leave you behind.

Women+;

Anne++;

Just rest and get better, mang.

Hey Wil,

Reading this reminds me of how I felt when I got mono just after my honeymoon. Man, it sucked. The only good part was that because I couldn't sleep for long without having to wake up to breath properly I was able to watch more of the World Cup than I would otherwise have been able to.

In the three years that I have been married I have been on all sides of the "in sickness and in health" part of the vows more times than I would have thought possible. From my mono and depressions to my wife being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during our second pregnancy. The love between Cindy and me was what has been carrying us through our marriage and our lives. It sounds like you and Anne have that same love. It's one of the greatest thing in the world and I wouldn't want to live without it (or the possibility of it).

Thanks for sharing your life with us. It's making me truly appreaciate my wife even more than I did.

much love and good mojo coming your way...

David

Wil,

I'm glad you're feeling better! Keep getting well, definately.

I do have to gripe a bit at you, though. I can't believe you voted to authorize a strike against game manugacturers for voice-over work. Sure you may only get a few jobs per year, but the game designers and coders are working excruciatingly long hours - often without overtime compensation, or bonuses (based on game sales). I would hope you would at least be backing the game-making geeks, too.

I know there are a lot of working-class actors who don't fit the typical hollywood stereotype of rich, huge houses, fancy cars, coat and tie parties every weekend. But often times, even the working-class actors are (sometimes much) better off than the stiffs who create the video games people so dearly love.

Anyway, now isn't the time to go on about this. You need to concentrate on getting better. Your health is more important than this debate. Get healthy, feel better. Differences, or no, you're a great guy, and I'm pulling for you.

(Comments as a result of this article from Wired news (tinyurled for length) http://tinyurl.com/73tzv)

Eric/Fyre:

In life (as in comedy and fine performances) timing is everything. This is neither the time nor place to take Wil to task for his stance.

Eric/Fyre:

In life (as in comedy and fine performances) timing is everything. This is neither the time nor place to take Wil to task for his stance.

Wil -- hope you're still improving and resting. My thoughts are with you.

SW

Spacewriter,

Until he posts a writeup on it, this is the ONLY place to post such things. I came here for the same reason.

Sorry to bring it up on an unconnected post, but Wil, I hope you open the floor on this topic when you're feeling better.

Wil,

Star Trek was on yesterday — the one where Wesley gets to kiss Ashley Judd. It made me think of you being sick, so I'm stopping by. Hope you start feeling better soon, and have fun watching lots of TV and DVDs!

Spacewriter,
I don't expect Wil to respond, here, nor do I expect him to respond at all until he has completely recovered. This is, at the moment, however, the only location I have to voice such commentary.

I am quite concerned about Wil's health, and am pulling for him to get better. I'd rather him get completely well and not deal with my comments, than deal with them now. I was merely voicing an opinion. My apologies if it offended anyone.

Wil, of course get better before giving any thought to my commentary. Your health is obviously paramount to anything else. Take care of yourself!
-Fyre

Dear Wil,

I'm so sorry you're so ill. Been there done that and did not want the t-shirt. Marriage is fantastic, isn't it? Been there done that and my darling wife of 26 years washes that t-shirt. (sometimes I do)Hope you're well sooner than they think. Love the blog.

John Gregory

Hey Wil,

I'm sorry that you have to deal with mono right now. Ick - I had it 3 summers ago and it was awful. I also had liver and spleen involvement and lay around watching tv for quite a while. My tonsils were so swollen I couldn't eat, so instead I watched the Food Network. Good times.

Keep watching those DVD's, definitely get tons of rest, and take all the time you need getting better. It does take a while, but pretty soon you'll be walking up stairs and staying up past 9pm again. :)

You're lucky to have someone taking such good care of you. And you've got all your fans writing comments to keep you entertained.

Get well soon,
sending ya some healing vibes
Maribou

Ok, this is totally weak Wil (not you, the situation). You slam down so much money for vet bills for your cats, and then you lose them... and now you're sick to the point where you can't even READ, let alone feel productive. I couldn't imagine it... but that's why I'd like to do something to lend a hand. I've been trying to bust my butt in the studio lately, so that I could figure out a way to do this. So, my new album will be releasing hopefully in the beginning of July. I already convinced the local Tower Records to carry it, and going to try and get a few more. What I'd like to do is work out a way where I could donate a portion of the profits to you. It'll help pay off some of those vet bills... and I don't know about your health insurance, but I know that mine have some not so fun co=pays, so maybe it'll help put a dent in any personal bills you get. So, when you get better, drop me a line at gbbloom@gmail.com and let's talk about this, because I'd like to help.
Gary

Yikes! Sorry to read that you're not feeling well. Ignore the angry folks. Right now, just think about getting better and being surrounded by your wonderful family. It's nice that you feel a sense of obligation to your fans, but the small minority of said folks who feel enough entitlement to your time and energy to be angry that you're ill will soon get over it, and the rest of us simply want you to take all the time you need to recovery well and fully.

Wil,

I hope you're coming out of the mono-haze. Speaking as a regular reader and a bona-fide geek, I must admit that I am ashamed that members of Tribe Geek would hassle you for being ill. Bastards.

Be well soon. In the meantime, enjoy your DVD collection.

hmmmm
4 days & no more post
What is the longest that Wil has gone without posting?? anyone know??
& where do we send "Get Well" cards too?? I really think alot cards would cheer him up some(I bet the boys would have to open them for him)

Hi Wil, Glad you are feeling a bit better. Knowing you are keenly interested in privacy I thought you might like to check this out:
http://www.adcritic.com/interactive/view.php?id=5927

Wil, You can loathe the President all you want. That is the right you have under our system of government. But all the whining and bitching and moaning I hear from you is about America. How about stepping up and critisizing leaders that have NOT been elected or re-elected by the people. You know, bring some balance to your political activism.

And oce again, I keep asking for instances where Bush lied. Not where is got it wrong by trusting certain things that had been assumed to be fact for a decade but stuff that he actually lied about. You and those that share your opinion of Bush have still not proven he lied about anything.

It is one thing to be against a leaders ideas and actions and a wholly nouther to call him a liar. Perhaps you might want to re-examine that line and make sure you have not confused the 2 issues.

Regards,

Your One Conservative Reader Kevin

My comments corrected:

Wil, you can loathe the President all you want. That is the right you have under our system of government. But all the whining and bitching and moaning I hear from you is about America. How about stepping up and criticizing leaders that have NOT been elected or re-elected by the people. You know, bring some balance to your political activism.
And once again, I keep asking for instances where Bush lied. Not where he got it wrong by trusting certain things that had been assumed to be fact for a decade but stuff that he actually lied about. You and those that share your opinion of Bush have still not proven he lied about anything.
It is one thing to be against a leaders ideas and actions and a wholly nouther to call him a liar. Perhaps you might want to re-examine that line and make sure you have not confused the 2 issues.
Regards,
Your One Conservative Reader Kevin

hahahhahah

I was just going to leave a nice post when I noticed *someone* typed wholly nouther.

Wholly cow.

Wil,
I'm just a 25 year old girl. I don't like Star Trek (I just feel like it's above me) and I don't play poker. I came to your site because a cool person directed me to your blog from their blog.

It's helped me pass the time between calls at work and I thoroughly enjoy reading your stories. I keep trying to buy your books, however, the bookstores here don't have much of a selection and I hate giving my business to Amazon instead of locally owned private operations. I also hate paying for frickin' shipping even if I do order the book locally. I'll do it though if I have to, I swear to god. That's right. I'm awesome. Frickin' Aaaaa.

You know what? You're not alone. I'm moving into my first house in two weeks and getting married in three months. I also work full-time and go to school 3/4 of the time. I have never been so depressed in my entire life. I feel like I'm (holy crap my eyes are welling up) inadequate.
Maybe it's time to restructure..maybe I'll go home and eat a cheese pizza in my bed.

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