A loss in the family
Tonight I learned that Tee Morris, my friend and co-founder of Podiobooks.com, suffered the loss of his wife, Natalie. Her passing was unexpected, and Tee now faces the unenviable task of rearing his young daughter, Serena, as a single parent.
Tee was the first author to make his book into a serialized audiobook delivered by a podcast. And though others soon followed independent of Tee’s actions, his “Hey Evo, I have an idea…” phone call in late 2004 was the genesis of what would become Podiobooks.com.
Over the last few years, Tee has taken a less active role in Podiobooks.com, focusing on his career, his writing and his family. He’ll need that time more than ever in the coming days, weeks, months and even years. I’m lucky to count him as a friend and wish him the smoothest journey possible through these trouble times.
UPDATE:
Friends of Tee’s have setup a support fund to help with the transition. If you can give, please do:
January 6th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Please convey our deepest sympathy to Tee. Out hearts and thought go out to him, his daughter and their extended family.
January 6th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
We love you, Tee and Sonic Boom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you two and your family.
-Mark
January 6th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I can’t imagine the sorrow at your loss, and I want you to know that all of us out here are sending our most deep felt prayers and thoughts to you and Serena. You’re a terrific father and we wish you well.
Jim
January 6th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Tee. I am very sorry for your loss.
January 6th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Tee, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and my prayers go out to you and your daughter. I wish you all the best in those hard times!
January 7th, 2010 at 1:39 am
That is awful,
All the best to Tee and his daughter for the future.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:48 am
Our thoughts are with you, Tee.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Dearest Tee, No words can lesson your pain at this time so I will not try. Just know I am thinking of you and Sonic boom and holding your family in the light.
Lots of love.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:58 am
I cannot imagine the pain and turmoil that our brother Tee is going through. If you’d like to take some positive action to help him and SB out, please donate to the Chip In account that Philipa Ballantine set up on their behalf. Details are here:
http://www.pjballantine.com/2010/01/07/together-we-are-mighty/
January 7th, 2010 at 6:57 am
My heart goes out to Tee and his family. Thank you Evo for giving the community a chance to express sympathy.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Oh, no.
All the best to Tee in the time to come, hard as it will be. As a writer and podcaster, he has brought relief and inspiration to many people. I hope that there are those who can do the same for him in these troubled times.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Tee, my friend. My heart goes out to you and yours. You know how to find me if there is absolutely anything I can do. Please don’t hesitate to ask.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:53 am
I don’t even know what to say. I can’t imagine….
Tee, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Tee, we have not met, but as a PB.com co-author I consider us brothers, and I am crushed to hear of your family’s loss. At these times words alone cannot approach the depth of our sorrow, but trust me we empathize with you suffering, and that you all are in our prayers. When time allows, if you are so inclined, I recommend reading the last few paragraphs of The Bridge of San Luis Rey (Wilder), and Donne’s No Man is an Island meditation (http://isu.indstate.edu/ilnprof/ENG451/ISLAND/text.html).
; they always give me great hope and comfort. Peace, Brother…..craig
January 7th, 2010 at 8:41 am
So shocking and heartbreaking.
My thoughts are with them.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:53 am
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January 7th, 2010 at 9:21 am
My heartfelt sympathies to Tee and his family. what a devastating loss.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:58 am
My sympathy goes out to the Morris family as well. Such a loss to such a great man. We all will be here for Tee and his family if they should ever need us.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:03 am
May you and your loved ones find some measure of solace in the aftermath of your loss.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:09 am
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January 7th, 2010 at 11:15 am
though we work with words, so few feel appropriate now. my thoughts and prayers are with you, Tee.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:19 am
I’m so sorry for your terrible loss, Tee. My thoughts are with you.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:20 am
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Lots of love, Tee and Sonic.
Such a sad loss. My heart’s with you.
Seth
January 7th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Truly sorry to hear this. A shock.
My thoughts are with you.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Thanks for this Evo. Tee, we are all so sorry to hear about your unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Part of the reason I got into podcasting.
My thoughts are with you Tee in this hard time and cannot imagine the feelings that must be with you right now.
Thoughts are with you now and forever.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
OMGosh. Tee I am so sorry. My prayers are with you, your daughter and your wife’s family. – Phillip
January 8th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Tee, I’m very sorry for your loss. My love and sympathies to you and your family.
January 10th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Tee, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and sympathies to you, your daughter, and the whole family. Take care, my friend.
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January 11th, 2010 at 3:35 am
This is sad, really sad!
Tee, I don`t you know personally but I`ve been a big fan
of your podcasts for years.
My thoughts are with you, your little daughter and the
rest of your family -
Peter (from Germany)
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January 18th, 2010 at 8:34 am
There are no words that can express the sorrow I feel at learning this. Tee, I can’t imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
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