The Vault is Closed

I’m trying to type quietly, because I’m writing this note as my wife sleeps in the intensive care unit of the hospital.

What started as a nasty flu, left her in a weakened state. This allowed a mysterious bacteria to invade her bloodstream. It came on very fast. Within 48 hours she was almost gone.

After a quick trip to the family doctor, she told us to get the closest hospital as fast as possible. We almost lost her during our 10 hour battle in the emergency room.

A few days later, Amy was in good spirits as she whispered, “I look like a robot.” (She had more tubes than a Borg from Star Trek.)

After four days of antibiotics and tests, a blood culture revealed the bug and they were able to target it directly.

Finally, we’re out of the woods. She’s stable in the intensive care unit. Most of the tubes are out. She’s on a liquid diet now.

Hopefully she’ll go to a regular ward this week and then home, where I can look after her. The doctors don’t expect any permanent scarring or damage, but it may take 2 – 4 months for her to make a full recovery.

Most of you know that we sold our home, found a new place and are in the process of moving. If moving, packing, cleaning, address changes for personal and company weren’t enough, it’s also my fiscal year end. That’s enough for anyone’s plate.

I don’t usually mix personal and business. The problem is that my personal life has so overwhelmed me, that my business has to take a back seat.

Due to these unforeseen circumstances, I’m shutting down the Vault on November 21 2009. I won’t have the time to dedicate myself to it. My family comes first. I hope you understand. My focus will be getting settled in our new home and nursing my best friend on earth back to health.

Thank you for all the kind words, thoughts, prayers and continuing support. I appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

Michael Campbell

Epilogue: Dec 15 2009

Amy’s home now. She lost about 15 pounds (pretty hard considering she was only 110 to begin with). She’s almost fully recovered and looking much better than she did.

To the hundreds of people like you, who wrote in to inspire us with your thoughtful comments and prayers, a BIG heart felt THANK YOU. I read Amy all your letters and we both appreciate the kindness you’ve shared.

Michael