Monday, November 13, 2006

In Recovery

Barry is recovering in intensive care now and Jamie reports that he is talking and making jokes. All of his motor skills are good right down to his wiggling toes. Pam and Jamie were the first ones to see him and he immediately recognized them both and according to Jamie "he has no mental deficiencies that weren't there before."

He will have a CAT scan tonight and probably move out of intensive care tonight or tomorrow.

Pam asked that I extend their appreciation for all of the thoughts and prayers. They expect to be going home over the weekend. If you would like to send Barry a card or note, you can send it to his attention at the following address:

ATTN: Barry (insert last name)
c/o Neurology Department
Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Center
1796 Summer St.
Halifax, NS
B3H 3A7

No flowers, please.

They have access to a computer at the hospital and are able to read the comments posted on the blog, so you can continue to send your messages that way as well.

21 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barry, Pam and Family,

We have been following your progress from the day of the diagnosis. We sure are glad to see that you, Barry have come out of the operation with all cylinders operating. We will continue to pray for you all and hope for 100% recovery. We will keep in contact.
Paula and Emmett

3:50 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for the current updates on this blog! We have had all of you on our minds all weekend and we are so pleased to hear of today's success. Continued improvement!

Debby and Andy Lambe

4:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello Pam and Barry...we were very happy to hear that surgery went well...well as can be expected when they are messing with your head! Hope you have a restful night and we will pop over tomorrow night to say hello and tuck you in! If there is anything we can bring please let us know. Thinking of you both and you are in our prayers.

Brian and Joy Kiri

5:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

HORRAY!! Happy (hardly describes how we feel) to hear all went so well. Looking forward to seeing you soon back on the Island. With love, Marilyn & Terry

5:49 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barry, Pam, and family,
Eleanor and I are so pleased to hear of todays events, and we will continue our prayers for you all. Get well soon Barry, and please don't be upset at me for losing last week at cards on your money. Somehow they cheated and I just missed how they done it.
Bob and Eleanor.

5:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barry, Pam and family
This is the best news we've received since we heard you saved 5% on your car insurance! Glad to hear you are doing well and hope to have you back on the island soon.
John, Sandy, Drew and Alison

6:10 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Doc et al,
Glad to hear everything is going well - methane production and all!
We are all thinking of you and look forward to seeing you soon.

All the Macs

7:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Barry, Pam and everyone
WAY TO GO!! I just knew you could do it, even given your tiny experience with the health care system! Keep up the good work and we will do the heavy "hootin' for you" from our end here in Winnipeg.
Lots of love from us all.
Mo, Mike, Ashley and Andrew xoxo

8:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great idea to create this blog! Jeff and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family...glad to hear you are on your way to recovery! See you soon!
Heidi and Jeff Craswell

8:49 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for creating this blog...great idea! We are glad to hear that surgery went well...what a fantastic outcome. Looking forward to seeing you.
Heidi and Jeff Craswell

8:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Beardawg, Pammi, and Fam.
I'm thrilled to hear that you have come out of the operation with flying colours! I'm sure you've been on the minds of all 460 people to visit this blog so far, mine included. Are you really just after a few "points" ;)? Because this will definately take the cake. Barry, you are an inspiration to all us! Keep the improvements comming. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Matt Archer

9:53 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great Stuff Barry thinking of you and the rest of the clan Love from Allyson and Madyson

10:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Barry & Pam,

We are overjoyed with the news of your surgery. We wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to you coming home soon.

If there is anything we can do please let us know, 566-5787.

Michael & Barbra Gilbert

11:22 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

New day...new light. What a difference one day can make!
Continue the great progress.

Deb and Glen

7:09 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Barry, Pam and family,

So glad to hear that all went well with the surgery. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Brian, Joann and family

8:03 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello from Jack,Marilyn,Lorie and Danny aka Sharpie.We are thinking of you and so glad you are doing so well! Cant wait to see you at home.Joe wants you to know the meter is still running!!!Love from Florida Jack aka (Joe) Marilyn,Lorie and Dan aka Sharpie

8:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barry, Pam, Family & Support Crew

I am so relieved and delighted that the surgery went so well. I hope you are all breathing a sigh of relief now that the worst is over... I know I am.

Barry, I think it is fair to say that your unfortunate struggle has given us all new perspective...and when I read Jamie's classic comments on the blog, that's when I knew everything will be just fine... and perhaps even better than ever.

Dianne, thank you for all the updates... very much appreciated.

Beth, in a time when you feel there is so little you can do to help... you did so much. Your idea to set up this blog was priceless... it bridged the communication gap for all of Barry's "fans" near and far. Great job.

Big kiss and hug, Barry and Pam. Looking forward to seeing you both very soon. Love Rachelle

9:22 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barry,
We are glad to hear that everything is good so far. I am sure that you ahve some work ahead of you , but I can not think of anyone more prepared to fight this battle. Good luck , and hopefully Mary and I will be able to stop in for a visit while you are in town. On another note , I just found out the good news from JMAC , you actually sved 5% on your car insurnace???
Talk to you soon .
Mary and Roger

9:26 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello Pam,Barry and Family,
We just want you to know that you both have been in our thoughts and prayers. We are so glad to hear that You, Barry have been up for a walk. You Keep It Positive!,glad to hear the surgery was a success. Kip is looking forward to seeing you at BELVEDERE for fries and a cheeseburger! Laura will help you count how many fries you eat!
Jeff, Kathy, Laura and Kip

7:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello Barry, Pam and Family,
We just want you to know you all have been in our thoughts and prayers. We are so glad to hear you, Barry have been up for a walk. You Keep It Positive!, Glad to hear your surgery was a success. Kip is looking forward to seeing you at Belvedere and having fries and a cheeseburger with you. Oh,And Laura says she will help you count how many french fries you eat.
Kathy, Jeff, Laura, and Kip!

7:26 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barry, Pam, Sue, Jamie & David:

Great to hear all the positive updates and comments on your recovery. Looking forward on hearing that you are back on the Island. Keep up the great work, Be strong. Thinking of you.

Mike, Maria & Reece Hunter

8:33 AM  

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