Today's Update
Barry just phoned in today's report. He said he will have an MRI on Monday, which will tell them more about how much of the tumor remains following surgery. On Tuesday they will find out more about the where and when for the 15-week course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It will be five weeks on (five days a week) and one week off. And if I know Barry, he is anxious to get this on the calendar so he can schedule some poker, snooker and golf games for when he is feeling his best.
He told me that reading the blog is the highlight of his day. And he commented on one in particular from 13-year-old Alison Maceachern which says:
"Barry, I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. My dad called and felt he had witnessed a miracle. The closest thing he could compare it to was the time he saw the image of the Virgin Mary on the Tim Hortons in Sydney."
He thought this was the first time that he had been mentioned in conjunction with the Virgin Mary.
Barry is also looking for someone to send him an application for the Wife of the Year competition and said that Pam has been just wonderful during all of this.
They both appreciate all of your support and they are reading your messages regularly, so keep them coming!
He told me that reading the blog is the highlight of his day. And he commented on one in particular from 13-year-old Alison Maceachern which says:
"Barry, I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. My dad called and felt he had witnessed a miracle. The closest thing he could compare it to was the time he saw the image of the Virgin Mary on the Tim Hortons in Sydney."
He thought this was the first time that he had been mentioned in conjunction with the Virgin Mary.
Barry is also looking for someone to send him an application for the Wife of the Year competition and said that Pam has been just wonderful during all of this.
They both appreciate all of your support and they are reading your messages regularly, so keep them coming!
posted by Beth at 2:01 PM
21 Comments:
Hello Barry and Pam
Have been assiduously reading the site. (There's our word for the weekend.)
Looking forward to seeing you back here.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie
I love you ... love your favorite daughter
Hi Barry & Pam
Just wanted to check in to let you know everyone in the OR is thinking about you both and sending positive thoughts your way.
Looking forward to seeing you at home soon and getting your recovery party in motion!
Take care.
Out of the mouths of Babes!Jackie and Pauls Sam asked Jack how Barry was doing she told him he was already out of the hospital she replied that didnt take long she felt that it would be at least a year!!!she then explained the reason beeing was Santa would be at his house Christmas Eve and he needed to be three We all cant wait Love from us all!!!
Dear Barry & Pam.
As usual I hear about things late and I was(am) saddened to hear about all this. If anyone can beat this it's you guys and know that you have all my support. I will be following the site for good news and I hope everything is progressing well.
All th best,
Len Rosen
we are thinking of you .we love you
dave and jenn
grampy is fixed not broken anymore.
i love you grampy
bates
Barry and Pam, Thinking of you both and keeping up on a daily basis. Miss the laughter in the coffee room this week. I'm sure the stories will be colorful.Lori H. M.
Barry and Pam,
I just received word that you are going through a rough patch. I am deeply sorry. Pat and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We know that you will get fantastic care there... but if there is anything I can do at my and here at Mayo Clinic, please know that I would want to to help out. You have a million friends who care deeply about you.
Hi Barry and Pam
Barry, We're very glad to hear that your operation went well. We wish you the best for your treatment and recovery. Our prayers are with you.
Edgar and Penny Coffin
Hi Barry and Pam
Thinking of you both and keeping up with your progress through this site and at work. Miss you around.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Bev and Parnell
Dr. Ling
I hope that you are taking strength from all the well wishes of your family, friends, colleagues and patients. But I hope more than that you can truly look at what an impact you have made on so many people's lives. Not many of us get the chance to realize that. We have been witness to your patience and kindness with my family and friends and with patients. Every one is behind you and willing you to be well.
Be sure of our thoughts and prayers every day.
Bobby and Patrice Drake
Hello Barry and Pam
We are sending you both our prayers and positive thoughts.Hear via Barry Mac news on your progress.Hope to see you out and about around Charlottetown ASAP.........Take good care and don't forget to laugh lots....... it's good for the soul.
Thanks to Beth for all of the news.......
Joanne and Gerry
Just to let you know we're pulling for you out here in northern California. Keep you Blog up and you mood up, and everything else up!
Larry and Ilana Hicks
Hi from the Golfer and the Caddie. We have been keeping up with the blog ever day. Thinking of.you both.look forward to seeing you home soon. Big hug's for you both. Lorie and The Caddie
Barry & Pam
We are glad to hear you both are doing well. We hope all goes well and we can't wait to see you around the QEH! You are in our prayers!
Your Friends @ Hillsborough Hospital
Good morning Barry & Pam:
We are so pleased that you are now both together on the outside. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you (as well as your angels). Hope the MRI on Monday will prove to be more good news. Can't thank Beth enough for the blog - gives us a feeling of connection with you both. Terry says to remember that when you walk with Reverend Leroy, you never walk alone.
With love,
Marilyn & Terry
Hi Folks,
Another good day. Pam and I are planning on going to the movie Borat tonight.
Eagerly awaiting the MRI and treatment plan which we will receive Monday and Tuesday. Hope to be back on the Island by Wednesday to get recharged for the next phase of traetment.
It was nice to hear from some of my med school classmates on the blog.
John, thank you for your kind offer but I am confident here. If you could put your office number on and I would love to talk at your convenience this week.
The emotional swings are a lot better. I think I knew too much about what could have gone wrong with the surgery and that was a big factor.
Pam and I were laying in bed last night and I realized what little children find so warm.so comforting and so safe with there
little pieces of blanket that they stroke. Now ,in addition to the many other ways she is great, she's my blankie.
Dear Barry & Pam (saturday)
Just a line to let you know your in our thoughts and prayers.
I look forward to my Cigar Buddy returning home!!!!
God Bless!!!
Hey Badness,
Glad to hear you are doing so well,Shawn and I are here in Winnipeg for the Grey Cup but I am thinking of you and the family everyday and keeping track of your great progress on the computer. We are all going to be around to give you as much support as you need in the weeks to come. See you soon, hugs and kisses.
Catherine
Hi Barry, I just received a note from Spook, and so this is the first I've heard about you. My best wishes go out to you and all your family. I'm not very religious, even though I go to synagogue every Saturday, but I will pray for your good health and recovery every week. Sincerely, Michael Davis(Toronro, class of 1975)
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