Barry Finn in hospital (July-Aug 2005)

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: radriano
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:30 PM

Barry, you old goat. It was so great to see you at Mystic Seaport this year. I'm so glad you made top of the list for a new liver. You have been such a strong musical source and so generous with your expertise that we all owe you a debt we'd find hard to repay.

Get well quickly, my friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Dave Swan
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:41 PM

All best for a speedy recovery. Come back and see us again in sunny CA.

Cheers,

Dave & Pam

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: KathWestra
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:47 PM

What they all said! Sending you heaps of love and good wishes for a made-to-match new liver and a steady, solid recovery. You're being held by lots of love here, guy, coming your way from all around the world. "This love will carry..." xo Kathy

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ferrara
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 11:32 PM

Any news of how things are progressing? It's pretty complex and extensive surgery as I understand it, so I suspect each step in recovery normally takes quite a while.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Barry Finn
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 12:36 AM

Thanks again for all the good thoughts. Barry's hit a bit of a rough spot. Tomorrow is day seven for his transplant, and the doctors need to decide if this one is working or not. If not, they will list him for an emergency liver and do another retransplant. They haven't given up and Barry hasn't either. He is sedated, but fighting. Barry believes in good kharma, positive thinking... I believe in prayer, so whatever you send his way is appreciated. Justine

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 12:40 AM

The best of luck to both of you. There's a candle burning here.

Stilly River Sage

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 08:15 AM

C'mon buddy. I am pulling for you. Prayers included.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: MMario
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 08:17 AM

Seventh day of the seventh month and seventh day of Barry's liver! How could it NOT be right?

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 08:35 AM

Good thoughts coming from Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: wysiwyg
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 08:53 AM

Justine, those of us on the Prayer Chain have been alerted that prayer is needed.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Tinker
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 08:58 AM

Firing up a few extra blessings and prayers. (And a couple of extra hugs for all the folks at home)

Love Ya,

tink

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 09:38 AM

Hang in there Barry........You've got prayers and good thoughts from all angles heading your way from around the world.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: JennyO
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 09:45 AM

And here are some good thoughts and wishes beaming their way from Oz.

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: freda underhill
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 09:58 AM

good luck Barry -
best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 11:08 AM

All together and with a will, lads, haul!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: JennyO
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 12:02 PM

To me Way-ay-ay yah!

We'll pay Paddy Doyle for his BOOTS!

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Barb'ry
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 03:05 PM

Good luck Barry - get well soon. Andy and I have many fond memories of you and your songs when we came to the Getaway and expect to hear many more when we come next year.
Barb'ry

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: RiGGy
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 04:08 PM

Hi Barry

Please get better and better and better !

Thank you, Justine, for standin' by your man.

Riggy

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Allan C.
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:55 AM

Barry, I'm looking forward to hearing you sing again at the Getaway. Someone once described Janice Joplin as "singing from her heels" in reference to where she got her sound. I think you reach even farther down somehow. Anyway, get better and do it soon!

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 09:12 AM

Frankly - I've wondered from the day I met him how that much sound fits into that body. The only thing I can think of is he has a built in space-warp in his heart.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: CarolC
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 10:19 AM

I think he reaches all the way down into the basement (where they've stashed a huge sub-woofer) to get his sound. What I'd like to know is where he stores enough air to make it all come out. Huge bellows stashed in the basement, too, I'm guessing.

Subject: RE: BS: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ferrara
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 12:48 PM

I wonder if this thread could be moved up to the music area? I think it belongs there.

I was hoping someone would ask - joe-clone

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Sorcha
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 03:44 PM

Hang in Barry!

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Fortunato
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 04:04 PM

Barry,

Best of luck. Be well. Heal up fast.

chance shiver

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: JohnB
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 04:10 PM

Good Luck there Mate.
JohnB.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ebbie
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 04:47 PM

Wishing you the blessings of health from this time forward. You already have the happiness of love.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ferrara
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:32 PM

All the best, Barry. We're thinking of you and your family and sending our very best wishes and, in my case, saying prayers. (I believe in prayers too, Justine....)

Justine, thank you for taking time to keep Barry's Mudcat friends informed of how he's doing.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: JedMarum
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:36 PM

"Best wishes for a quick recovery and a long life" from above ... my thoughts exactly.

I hope to hear your strong voice again soon, Barry. My very best wishes to your loved ones, as well - may their love and support pull you through!

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Col K
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 07:18 PM

Greetings from another Shellback who met you at the Getaway. I hope that you are soon on the mend and will be back home with family and friends soon.
My thought are with you.
Colin

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Naemanson
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:21 PM

I was just breezing through the site and caught the title of the thread. I jumped on it to find out what was going on. But it sounds like things are going well. Barry went up on the lift for some replacement parts, lube job, and oil change. I remember offering to buy him a beer at the Press Room. His reply was, "Are ya tryin' to kill me?" I paid for his ginger ale.

C'mon Barry. You can do it again. Get through this so we can meet up at the Press Room in September. I'll send you my favorite picture, Wakana swinging me in a hammock.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Janie
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 10:26 PM

Justine,

I know you will get back with more news when you are able....still praying and sending out that good energy.

Janie

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: biglappy
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 12:01 AM

Hey Barry!
We're thinking of you and praying for you.
With love, from all the LaPrelles

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: mooman
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 02:08 AM

All the best Barry. My thoughts are with you.

Peace

moo (from Belgium)

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:22 AM

I just found this thread. Heard about it in another and had to get right here. I do hope things are going well, Barry. I remember the first Getaway you attended. You and I had exchanged PM's to organize a workshop on Prison Songs having never met face-to-face. When I arrived late Friday night at the dining hall the first thing I heard was your voice ringing out with a sea chantey. The workshop went well. The next year, I think it was, you held a party for the Mudcat at your house. In a blessed moment of insanity, Marge and I drove up from Maryland. That Saturday, I joined a song circle that lasted from 1 PM to 1 AM. So many wonderful singers and players, I barely took time to eat. People wonder from where your music comes. I know it comes from a huge heart secretly hidden in your normal sized body. You are a generous and sensitive person with a lot of love for humankind. I do want you around for many more years. You are in my prayers.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Abby Sale
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:26 AM

Never give up the ship and fare well. (That's an order.)

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Susan of DT
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:58 AM

Any word on whether they decided the transplant is working? (see Justine's [Barry Finn] posting July 6, above) I certainly hope they don't have to do this again. Is all going well??

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: lamarca
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 11:47 AM

Barry - maybe they forgot the onions the first time? You've got my prayers and best wishes, friend. Not to be prejudiced or anything, but I don't fancy you as a "high yaller" sort of guy - I'd much rather hear your high yelling (or rather low belting...) today and in the future.

sending love, strength and healing to you...
Mary

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:54 PM

The Mystic Seaport Chanteymen are all pullin' for you Barry. Get Well!
David

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,Peg
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 02:00 PM

Awww, Barry not again!

Wish I could be there to do some singing in your room like last time but I am outta town camping for a bit. My thoughts are with ya, though, my friend. We'll do a round of General Taylor for ya around the fire tonight.

Miss you and Justine and the kids. Godspeed your recovery.

love ya
peg

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Dani
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 12:39 AM

Reading the thread on Shenandoah, I am reminded of so many of your contributions and inspirations, Barry.

Boy, this thing we call the Mudcat is woven of fine, fragile stuff, ain't it?

Thinking of you tonight, sending a song and a prayer to you and your family.

Dani

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Barry Finn
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 12:22 PM

Hello friends,

Barry is still very ill and in the ICU. He is holding on for another liver, and is at the top of the list. The doctors are hoping it comes soon, because the recent transplant is definitely not working. Barry opens his eyes from time to time, and seems to know he is in the hospital, seems to recognize his sister and me. I printed out the entire thread and read it to him the day before yesterday. It seemed that he took it in. He is at the best facility and we are hoping for the best. Thanks for your messages, Justine

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: kendall
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 12:29 PM

Our prayers are with you both.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: JudyB
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 12:33 PM

Oh, Justine -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Thanks so much for letting us know the news, even though it's not the news any of us wanted. I don't know Barry as well as Charlie does, but from what I've seen, he has a really big heart and a really big soul, and I think they'll get him through this. I know it's hard to think of anything else - but try to remember to eat occasionally, and breathe! A few slow deep breaths can really help.

Love to you both,
JudyB

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 12:40 PM

I'm pulling for Barry, and your whole familiy. I wish I could donate strength the way you can donate blood.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 02:15 PM

Oh dear -- this is not the way it's supposed to be going. Justine, you and Barry are in my thoughts, and I'm hoping hard for the tide to turn and for things to get much better soon!

Love to you both,
Nancy

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 02:19 PM

Continued best wishes, thoughts and prayers Barry!

-- Gary

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: KathWestra
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 02:25 PM

Love and light to you both. Kathy

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: curmudgeon
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 02:42 PM

Hang tight, Barry; you too, Justinr. More positive energy headed your way -- Tom

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Metchosin
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 02:58 PM

More best wishes from here too Barry.

Subject: RE: Barry Finn in hospital
From: Ferrara
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 03:59 PM

If anyone can manage to do this, it's Barry. He's one in a million. No need to tell him to keep hanging in there, because that's what he does best. Even better than singing. Love you, Barry.

Justine, our thoughts are with you. I agree with JudyB, do your best to get the food and rest you need and to take a few quiet minutes when you can, to just stop and breathe.

Like Nancy King I'm hoping hard for the tide to turn and for things to get much better soon.