Barry Finn in hospital (July-Aug 2005)

Subject: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: curmudgeon
Date: 02 Jul 05 - 01:33 PM

I just learned this morning that Barry Finn, our good friend and comrade-in-song, is in hospital beginning the recovery from a liver replacement. This is Barry's second such procedure. The first didn't take and while he's known for a while that it would have to be redone, he didn't know exactly when due to the waiting list for such organs. a worsening of his condition, however, put him at the head of the list.

Barry's wife, Justine, adds, "Second time around is
a little trickier, but you know Barry's spirit. "

I'll post snail mail for card senders when I find it. Meanwhile, post messages here, send good thoughts, et al, and sing a shanty for Barry -- Tom

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Barry's on his way to recovery now - Click here for the new thread.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 02 Jul 05 - 01:50 PM

Thanks for posting this, Tom. I got to meet and sing with Barry a few years ago, and hope to have the opportunity again in the future. Warm thoughts and prayers.

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Jul 05 - 02:02 PM

My best wishes for a successful outcome and a quick recovery. Barry, I hope to meet you at the Getaway one of these days.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jul 05 - 02:04 PM

Thanks so much, Tom, for letting us know. Barry's been with us so long and contributed so much and has such a STRONG spirit. I was just transferring addys from one old phonebook to a new one and noticed I still had the last hospital addy from Barry's first transplant.

Barry, I am grateful you went to the top of the list, but not that it took getting worse to get there! We love you and send an unending stream of good thoughts and thanks-givings for the best possible outcome for all concerned. The Mudcat has incredible powers for helping one another at such times, as you know. I've just experienced that, myself...coming up to my 8th week after aortic valve replacement and plenty of good energy from Mudcatters helped me through.

In Love and Peace Profound,

Kat & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Jul 05 - 02:17 PM

Jeez. He hasn't been looking that great lately, but I figured that was just Barry. I hope he got a perfect-for-him liver this time 'round, and goes on to heal perfectly too! Maybe he could have his people call John's people.

Much love to Barry and the Finn Family.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Jul 05 - 02:25 PM

Barry's wife is expecting him to come back strong, according to her e-mail to me this morning. Who could hold Barry back? Certainly no force of nature thtat I'm familar with.

Yes, Barry was looking a little wane at the Mystic Sea Music Festival but certainly didn't hold back when he was leading songs. He's one of our best traditional style sea music singers and we owe him big time for his distinctive renditions of songs. He's also a damn fine fella.

I look forward to singing with him again this summer.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: CarolC
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:21 AM

I'll be thinking about you, Barry, and we both send our best wishes for the best possible outcome for you and for whatever comfort and strength you and your loved ones need during this time.

Carol and Rob

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: georgeward
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:23 AM

He'd better make it. I just met him, and once ain't enough to meet a man like that.
Besides, I owe him a song. No, Barry, I did not forget. I'm sending all the best your way (song to follow).

- George

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:33 AM

My first Mudcat buddy, Barry made me feel welcome from the first and every time since. You are in my prayers, buddy.

Tom, would you be so kind as to pass on to me the contact info? A PM or through Jeri will do. Thanks, my friend.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,Alice without cookie
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:38 AM

Barry, all the best to you in your recovery. Sing a song for me!

Alice

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:48 AM

I'll be thinking of you , Barry.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 01:08 AM

Best of care and luck!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Amos
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 01:11 AM

Give 'em hell, Barry, lad!! We're rooting on your side!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: wysiwyg
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 10:11 AM

Barry! Wish we'd known..... love and prayers from here.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: beardedbruce
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 10:19 AM

Best wishes, hope all goes well.


Bruce

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,guest tony
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:02 AM

Speedy recovery Barry, you,re very much in our thoughts. All the best from Tony and Mike (Mainbrace).

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:32 AM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,Metchosin
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:45 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Barry.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: CET
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:11 PM

Charmion and I send prayers for a quick recovery. Get well soon, Barry.

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Bill D
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:15 PM

Barry has been to several Getaways and we want him back for more! This looks like the first step....If good wishes help, he will be on the mend at a rapid rate.

No one puts more into a song than Barry, and I look forward to seeing scenes like this again.

Go, Barry!

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: harpgirl
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:18 PM

Best wishes for a quick recovery and a long life, Barry.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:30 PM

Best wishes and healthy thoughts Barry!

-- Gary

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:45 PM

All the best Barry. Hope to see you at the Press Room ASAP.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 12:49 PM

Barry,
Tell them to get it right this time! Rest easy and heal. The shanty sings are not the same without you.
Love,
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 01:05 PM

and btw, Finn, this is a cheesy move on your part. I am finally close enough for that visit you keep promising I can partake of and you pull this crap. I need you to get out of that joint and get home so's I can git up to La Casa Finn and see's if I can talk Justine into baking me some cookies. So's its up off yer Royal backside and back to the aul house so's you can make ready for a visit from a freeloadin' old Mick.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: karen k
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 01:14 PM

Gosh, Barry! I had no idea that this was coming. Hope you know I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery. Hope you will be at the Getaway. My best wishes to you and your family.

love,
karen

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: annamill
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 02:52 PM

Barry & family...

All our love and best thoughts and wishes.

Love, Annamill & Glenn

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 04:27 PM

Barry, it was great to see you at Mystic, as ever. At last, you're getting the 2nd replacement you needed. All my good wishes, my friend.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Kaleea
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 04:40 PM

Second time's the charm. Aafter you've made it thus far, the rest is just a song. Keep singin' and you'll be doin' great! Let's all 'Catters keep sending all that positive healing energy.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Micca
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 05:34 PM

Barry, Best wishes in this from CatsPHiddle and me too, we Hope to meet and greet you soon, our thoughts are with you! Micca

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: kendall
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 05:42 PM

Ok, Mate, you know how to do it, you did it before, now get on with it.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Susan A-R
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 06:12 PM

Barry, I hope that all goes well, and will be thinking of you and justine. Let's hope for a recovery that puts you healthy and happy at the Getaway.

Much love

Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Dani
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 06:18 PM

Best wishes and peace to all the Finns. Janie doesn't know it yet, but we're going to sing for you tomorrow.

I want you to know how much your spirit and your singing have inspired me and encouraged me since we first met in person and I could put a face and voice to your words here.

Come on, y'all, this'll be another long pull:

"Oh, won't you help me to raise 'em, boys......"

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Alba
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 07:49 PM

Best of Wishes coming your way Barry.
May all go smoothly and may your recovery be swift.
Holding You and your Family in my thoughts.
Love and Light and Brightest Blessings
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: treaties1
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 08:29 PM

Barry, love and best wishes from across the pond. I met and sang with you at Getaway 2003 when over with the Shellbacks. I'm still singing the Yangzte River Shanty and was looking forward to seeing and hearing you again this year. Good luck and here's to a succesful second operation. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa T

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Carly
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 08:52 PM

Best of wishes from Virginia. My brother-in-law recieved his replacement liver 15 years ago, and is in great health today; I look forward to singing with you, Barry, at Getaways for decades to come. Rest and heal well.

Carly Gewirz

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Barry Finn
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 09:38 PM

Wow, Barry will love all these posts. I will print them and bring them to the hospital as soon as he is more alert. He is really holding his own, getting stronger everyday. He hit the top of the transplant list on Tuesday at 4:00 pm, after a rapid decline over the weekend. At 9:00 pm on Tuesday, he got the call that a liver had become available. (If you knew Barry four years ago, you may remember he waited over a month at the top of the list for a match.) The surgery was long - 9 hours, then he had a follow up surgery on Friday that was another 4 hours. But now, he looks good, still heavily sedated to keep him resting, and on the road to recovery.   Thanks for all the nice comments, good wishes... Barry is lucky to know all of you. Justine

Someone asked me for an address

Mass General Hospital
Blake Building 7th Floor
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: wysiwyg
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:19 PM

Justine, peace and rest to you, as well.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ferrara
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 01:16 AM

Barry, we'll be thinking of you now as you are getting through the second hardest part (the waiting is hardest, not?) I am SO glad a liver was found for you without a long wait. That should help you cope with the recovery. I have been praying all day that you will have a full, complication-free recovery this time and that the next 20 or 30 years will be the best ones of your life!

And, selfishly, that Bill and I will get to hear you sing again SOON.

Love ya Barry,
Rita F

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 02:58 PM

Geeziz Barry..........I haven't been around much lately and to come back to this really sucks. I am glad the news is what it is .......... But somehow I feel the need to chastise your ass! So consider your ass chastised for some reason and then get well.....for the long term. Too many people love you around here to do otherwise!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 03:24 PM

Went away for the weekend and just found this message. Barry from the start you've been one of my favorite Getaway people. Your music makes me just have to sing along. And after the close up's of your last scar, I figure I've got an interest in making sure you do this up right one more time and join us belting out a few more songs. Besides, someone has to keep that other Irishman in line.

Blessings and Light

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 03:37 PM

All the best from this side of the Atlantic Barry. Here's wishing you a complete recovery and a speedy return to singing. Burl

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: JudyB
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 03:53 PM

Thanks for the update, Justine!

Our thoughts are with both of you.

   JudyB

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 04:06 PM

Barry, you just keep on recovering, mate! You were one of my earliest Mudcat friends. I miss hearing you belt out the shanties, and your own songs- especially about your own child. You know how I feel about that one. Hang in there, friend!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 04:32 PM

Barry,

I wish I knew you! I think we'd enjoy the conversations. Having you post here at Mudcat has been valuable to me on many occasions over the last several years.---Thanks for all of it.

Be well!!

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Janie
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 11:20 PM

Sure and you're a fighter, Barry--and we will all pull with you. My thoughts, prayers and hopefulness go out to you and your family.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Nancy King
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 11:26 PM

Yikes, Barry! I seem to have missed this news over the last couple of days. It's the bad news and the good news: bad that it was necessary, good that it seems to be going well.

Mend quickly, my friend, secure in the knowledge that Mudcatters all over the world are thinking of you and wishing you well! I for one am looking forward to seeing you before too long, giving you a big hug, and hearing that wonderful big voice belting out a shanty!

And Justine -- thanks for all your caretaking and for keeping us informed! Much love to both of you --

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 04:39 AM

Much love Barry from your workshop co-leader :0)

Looking forward to singing with you again at the Getaway.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:26 AM

Alright Barry - Stop being a Liver Hog! This is your THIRD!!! Most of us only get one!

Besides which, if you keep disapppearing into the hospital How am I gonna contact you when I need help with the tune to 'Sir Tristam'? I *am* gonna learn it, by golly!

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: ranger1
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 10:33 AM

Get well soon. I just started going to the Portsmouth sessions on an infrequent basis, and the first time I went I heard you do Juliana. I want to hear it again!
ranger1