Hi all,

I’d like to take this time , to thank all of you who attended today. I thought the pictures , rotating through the event were fantastic. I also want to thank Dr. Vinik and Etta Vinik for putting this on, I believe it went very well.

Thanks Dad, for your opening speech, and thank you Dr.Vinik for the eulogy.

This was a celebration of Pat’s life, and how far it reached , and how many of us Peanut had touched. I noticed a few wet eyes, when I could see through my own.

Keep on donating to  Greyt Expectations, and I thank all of you that have.

Thanks again,

Scott

A Celebration of the Life of Pat Barlow

On Saturday October 12^th at 11:00am, you are welcome to join us for an informal gathering to celebrate Pat’s  life.

The event  will held in the 2^nd floor conference room  of the EVMS Williams Hall – situated at  855 West  Brambleton Ave (South Campus) , the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center, Norfolk, VA.  Parking is available in the patient parking lot which is located on the right side of the building as you face it from Brambleton Ave, off of Riverview Ave. To get there , use Colley Ave, take a right on Southhampton Ave, then  a right on to Riverview Ave. Click on the image below, it will enlarge,  the “A” denotes the parking.

As this is informal, please come in casual attire. If possible please respond to this posting so we can get a rough count of those who may be attending.

 I would like to thank Dr Aaron and Etta Vinik and others for volunteering to host the event.

Thanks,

Scott

Pat passed away peacefully today Tuesday, September 3rd at 2:37 PM

As per her wishes, there will not be a viewing or a funeral service and she is to be cremated.

I will be positing more developments in here as they occur.

I Thank All of you for the support you have given Pat, myself and my parents.

Scott Barlow

 Pat had chemo on Friday, afterwards Physical Therapy and I walk her about 400ft, I held her, they followed with a wheel chair. I had the biggest smile on my face.

Today , Mom and Dad walked in and found her scribbling on a napkin, but it was writing, not scribbling. Dad ran out to Walmart and bought a notepad and pen for her. I wasn’t there, but what ensued is evidenced below.

 Although, not readable, working on words, and writing in her handwriting …

Thanks for your support,

Scott

Yes, I know it has been a while

Not making excuses, but my job has been in turmoil. This has not affected Pat, she is doing great. What do I mean?

Well here is a small list

1. Really wakened up over the last few weeks
2. More vocal
3. More self awareness
4. More curiosity
5. Feeding herself
6. Reading magazines
7. Back in physical therapy and walking (assisted)

Pat , in the last month, has shown some really good progress. Last week we went to have her long awaited MRI done (locally) along with shunt adjustment, the former cannot be performed without the later, which has been a difficult road.

On this day I have no idea on the findings of the MRI, I will soon.

There are probably many things I have omitted , please visit Pat.

Thanks to all,

Scott

Doing better, actually a lot better.

I know It has been a while since my last post. Pat went through a downturn, and seemed to be stuck in it. But about a week and half ago, she seemed a little brighter, talking a bit more. It only got better last weekend , as she started talking even more and showing more physical motion, and she had visitors it was a good weekend. Then she went into slump, on Monday and Tuesday of this week, being very tired, and sleeping most of the time..

And now, I hate to jinx what is going on, but….

Over the last 2 days, Pat has become more aware than since we had to make the emergency run to Duke at the end of June last year. She is awake, talking, moving around.  We are all kind of stunned on what is happening. She still has large confusion and coordination issues, but is brighter and communicative, responding to questions, laughing, and can repeat what she said when asked. These are all new developments.

I’m hopeful she continues to progress, even with her prognosis. Please, if you have visited her, continue, if you haven’t, fee free to.

Thanks for all of your support,

Scott

HI all,

Well Pat has had a rough few weeks since her bout of pneumonia and her hospital stay. She has also been suffering from some GI issues. She is very weak, and tends to fall asleep after she gets her meds in the morning. We are hoping that this will pass soon.

Thanks for all your support,

Scott

HI all,

Just a brief note, Pat has been released from the hospital (yesterday). She does have pneumonia. She is back at the  facility.

Thanks for you support,

Scott

Hi all,

Some not so good news

My parents arrived at the facility yesterday to find Pat, slumped in her chair in a common room. When brought back to her room, she seemed in difficulty and non-responsive. When I arrived, her blood pressure was up, and she had a fever, and she was trembling. She was brought to the DePaul Hospital via ambulance, to the ER. After numerous tests, she was admitted.

This morning she seems somewhat better, however still sleeping most of the time and not being communicative or showing comprehension. Current diagnosis is pneumonia, but with all the factors that Pat is fighting that may not be the final diagnosis, however, we are crossing our fingers.

Thanks for all your support,

Scott

Yes, today is December 25th.

I picked up Pat from the facility, and the short 5 mile journey to Mom and Dad’s place (actually around the corner from ours). We had an excellent dinner,  all cooked by Mom and Dad. Prior to the dinner I went back to our house, picked up our pups, and brought them over (Sammy and Chuy). So all in our little  family was there.

Jamie and Carol, who live close by, showed up, for a brief visit adding to todays event. I should also mention that Paul and Penny visited Pat and at the facility on Monday. Everything is good, Pat is surrounded by friends and family.

When I returned Pat to the facility, she was obviously very tired,  this being a big day and a strain on her, she is fine, but we may want to take it a little easier on her in the future. She has come a long way.

Everyone, please have a great holiday.

Thanks for your support,

Scott