Barb Farrell update

mangio · Post by **mangio** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:41 pm

Cece,
Patrick has a new update on Barb's condition.

Cece · Post by **Cece** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:57 pm

Mangio, you can go ahead and post updates if you find them, otherwise I worry until I find it! But it's all good:

Here is what I found on Facebook:

Barb continues to improve. Her doc has returned from vacation and describes her improvements as "Dramatic" and the improvement as "amazing".
We have an increased comittment for PHYSIO and OT. Needle
As to say everyone is pleased with Barb's progress. This is "the end of the beginning" to quite Churchill. Off to Wonderlan...d with John toda...y.

PCakes · Post by **PCakes** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:13 pm

SoberSandy · Post by **SoberSandy** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:31 am

Thank you for the update - such wonderful news to start my day with. I hope Patrick and John have a fantastic time at Wonderland. I hope Barb continues to improve and amaze her Doctors. Glad it is all being documented also. Love it!!

LivabirdsHubbie · Post by **LivabirdsHubbie** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:00 am

All,

Not sure if you have seen this yet... apologies if you have

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/Articl ... ?e=2668820

Algis · Post by **Algis** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:47 am

I am so glad - Cheers Barb, Cheers

Cece · Post by **Cece** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:37 am

Here is a picture that was with the Barrie Examiner article:

http://www.orilliapacket.com/PhotoGalle ... =&pageID=3

Sitting up in a wheelchair!

It says in the article that this is the first time she has sat in a wheelchair in two months. She had spent a month in a hospital bed nearly motionless.

"She's going to be in a chair every day now," says her husband. "She's so much more vibrant now.

"She seems genuinely happy. She seems genuinely motivated."

Because all this is new, it's anyone's guess how far Barb can push the envelope.

But, she says she has more than a fighting chance.

"I feel normal again."

Trish317 · Post by **Trish317** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:08 pm

Wow! Absolutely fantastic! I pray for her continued healing. God bless, Barb! You're awesome!

Cece · Post by **Cece** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:03 pm

The updates keep coming:

Patrick Farrell Barb Update: She can move her legs on her own ( just a tiny bit) but this ins brand new. One of the nurses who hasn't seen her in weeks was blown away.
So far her neck and swallowing have gotten significantly better, her right and continues to improve and she can move her legs and feet.
My tiny, tough and fiesty lady wants more Physo! She's going to get it!

PCakes · Post by **PCakes** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:34 pm

PCakes · Post by **PCakes** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:35 pm

Hi,
Any new news of Barb Farrell?

Cece · Post by **Cece** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:22 pm

PCakes wrote:Hi,
Any new news of Barb Farrell?

There was an update on Facebook awhile ago, with her mentioned in another news article, and it was good news. She has had more return of function or strength in her arms.

PCakes · Post by **PCakes** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:44 pm

.. i know of 3 others, friends & relatives, not here on TiMS or facebook treated and doing great.. ! I would love to know the real numbers.

blossom · Post by **blossom** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:45 pm

great! i was wondering about her.

1eye · Post by **1eye** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 11:28 am

Gordon wrote:THIS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED IN GREAT DETAIL and the powers that be in Ontario charged with attempted murder.

I don't think they were attempting much of anything other than to cover their insured butts. And I guess if nobody dies, no manslaughter either. But it's the thought that counts.

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