Over the last month or so, I sat down to try and write this article several times. Each time, I was so over come with emotion that I simply could not finish it. After the influx of email, Facebook and Twitter messages I have received recently, I decided I need to get this done.
When I was younger, my father once told me, "If you surround yourself with good people, you will never have anything to fear." I do not think I ever really understood what he meant by that until recently.
The last few months have been some of the most difficult and trying times I have ever experienced. I am not sure how I would have fared without the support of my family, friends and the Adobe developer community. After the death of my father, my family was astounded at the level of support offered to us by people they had never met. More than one of you brought tears to our eyes with your kind words on my father's online obituary. The donations made by so many have also helped alleviate some stresses as well.
The kind words and offers of assistance given the recent news from Alagad have been even more overwhelming. Words are not enough to describe the gratitude I, and my family, feel for everyone who has extended a hand.
I used to think that the saying 'you are judged by the company you keep' was unfair. After the last few months, and seeing how incredible the people I have surrounded myself with truly are, I have started to hope I will be judged by the company I keep, because you guys are an amazing bunch, and I am both honored and humbled to be in your company.
Even though I feel it does not seem adequate, Thank You, everyone. The Adobe developer community rules!
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My condolences for the loss of your Dad. It sounds like he was a great one.
I didn't read about Alagad until I saw this blog entry. That sucks. Hopefully, things will turn around for Doug and some of you will get to come back.
If I hear of anything, I'll certainly think of you. I know of something brewing in Cleveland, but I assume you don't want to move and, unfortunately, telecommuting's not an option.
Here's to brighter days!
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