Tumbles in spot of bother

[Wil6]

I'm going to Grapes tomorrow after work to drop off some dog food as that's all I can think of at the moment to help.

Can't imagine how difficult it must be for all the family.

 

Edit: sorry Gen didn't read your post before I posted. We thought the same thing.

One word of advice, make sure you get the same food as the dogs are used to, if he's dogs are anything like mine, they don't cope well with a sudden change of food.

[Wil6]

Heal up quickly Tumbleweed.

 

Like many others, I have never met you, but you can say a lot about a person on how he treats animals, and you sir are a great person! Wish you all the best in the road ahead. 

[Ed-Zulu]

A new day...

 

Hang in there Barry, fight hard!

 

You are in everyone's thoughts!

 

Healing vibes to you!

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

FWIW the neighbours and several other people are helping with the dogs. He has a VERY large network of friends.

 

From Kevin:

 

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. It has been a surreal four days. I am spending today at home, supervising tree trimmers and trying to do some work. Also, I need the distraction of being away from Barry for a while. Seeing him in the state he is in is heartbreaking.

A friend is setting up a gofundme thing for Brian. As soon as I have details, I will send them on to you.

Kevin

[Red Robin]

Thank you for the update, I think perhaps then it might be wiser if I wait for the go fund me than drop off dog food right now which may not be needed and might be the wrong type.  

Guess we just all have the urge to do something right now but may be misguided and can rather help later.

[Skott5]

Keep fighting Barry, one day at a time. 

[KevMac]

Hi All

 

I'm Kevin McCallum, Barry's brother. I've caught up on this thread today, and have been blown away by how much love, care and concern there is for him.

 

He is currently undergoing an operation to have another look at his wounds, and to search for more damage. Burn damage sometimes only shows up a few days after the incident has occurred. As someone has already said here, this will be a long process. Every day is a fight for Barry to stay alive. The enemy of burn victims is sepsis - infection. I had a long talk with the head of ICU, who went to the same school as Barry and I. He is one off the best in the land and was brutally honest. He told me that Barry has not had to fight off his first attack of infection. He will have to, and they are ready for it.

 

But there are no certainties. Some 50-70 cent of his body is burnt. He has no functioning skin on his back. Yesterday was a good day. Today may also be. They have asked me to prepare for the worst, which is devastating, but I think is the right attitude. We wait and hope, and going by the words of many of you, there is a lot of hope and strength being sent his way.

 

His dogs are being looked after. Thank you for your concern. I reckon those dogs may just end up being the fattest pups in Benoni. I suspect four people are feeding them now. If you would like to have a chat about Barry, I will be down at Grapes in Benoni, near the Lynnwood hospital, most afternoons. It's a good place to meet and give updates. Julie, the owner, is very close to Barry. Tell her you are there for him if you go past. Actually, most of the regulars have stories about my brother. Most of them good...

 

A friend is setting up a fund. Barry will need financial help to get through this. He lost everything in the car - his laptop, wallet, ID, camera, phone. Today, someone is going around to fix up the locks on the doors of his house, as well as fix his gates. Over the next few months, we want to fix up his house for when he returns. 

 

I will give a comprehensive update on how he is doing on Facebook each day. I'd love to reply to each one of you, but, to be honest, I'm struggling to cope with this emotionally and a sobbing 49-year-old man doesn't make much sense when talking on the phone. It is easier to type.

 

This healing will take a long time. Barry will find his life changed in many ways, but he will also find that many things are the same, and one of those, perhaps the most important, is that he has many, many friends who love and care for him.

 

Cheers, Kevin

[andydude]

Thanks for the feedback, Kevin.

 

And strongs to tumbles!

[Popit]

Thanks for the update Kevin .

Praying for your brother's speedy recovery , and strenght to you and his Son's .

[Grebel]

Thanks for the feedback Kevin. As you can see, there are a shyte load of people pulling for him. Strongs to you and the family during this difficult time and remember that Barry is in our prayers.

[Bateleur1]

Thanks Kevin.  Wishing Barry the best but also strongs to you, the boys and the rest of the family involved.  Thinking of all of you every minute of the day.

[Patchelicious]

Thanks Kevin.

 

Sending more positive vibes.

 

Keep strong!

[Red Robin]

Thanks Kevin.

Sending strength to Barry, you and the family.

[RocknRolla]

Thanks for posting Kevin. Barry and his family has tons of support here on the Hub, and all you have to do is ask.

 

Strength in this difficult time.

[jules1976]

Thank you Kevin for taking the time to post here

 

As you can see Barry has a lot of friends here on the Hub.

Some he has never met and some he has.

The Hub is a community of great people always willing to help someone in need.

 

Wishing you and the family all the strength and courage during this time.

 

Keeping Barry and the family in my prayers

[Slowbee]

Thanks for posting Kevin. For a bloke as busy as you are, alot can be said you you taking the time to post here.