Gary Barton Update
Hello family and friends, This is Caleb and my mom has asked me to write a blog to inform and update everyone on dads condition and current events. It has not been long since the entire family gathered together at the hospital to say goodbye to dad. His physical condition was in such a state that the doctors and medicine had very little to offer. It did not take a medical degree to realize what was going on, one look at dad and it was clear. It was mind blowing, a miracle, when he left the hospital. Not only did he leave the hospital but his physical condition steadily increased. Over the last three month dad has put on around 28 pounds. He weighed 129lbs when he left the hospital and was up to 157lbs just over a week ago. He walked everyday he could, building stamina and strength. In the hospital, dad was too weak to stand and he did not have the strength to walk for some time. Amazingly, I saw him walk several miles up and down hills with Paul at Christmas time. The goal has been to gain enough weight and strength to be able to travel to a cancer center and potentially have surgery and aggressive treatment. Dad is closer than ever to this goal! He has shown incredible strength, doing everything in his power to get better and showing great faith in the areas that are uncontrollable. With that being said, the last week and a half, two weeks, have not been good. Dad has not eaten in eight days and has been vomiting several times a day. His doctor reduced the TPN Tube Feeding, with hopes that dad could consume more whole good calories. He did this, but he was unable to do it for long. The consumption caused a partial blockage and a looping of the bowels. Dad's belly is swollen and he is still unable to eat. Everyday he cannot eat, and the TPN is not increased, he loses weight and strength. Along side those physical ailments, he is very uncomfortable.To sum it up, dad has made incredible progress but he is suffering right now. Please pray for the blockage and the looped bowel to cease so that dad can eat and continue to gain strength. Pray for favor with the doctors and that the TPN will be increased quickly. Here is some great news. Dad was able to confirm an appointment at the Block Cancer Center with Dr. Block. The Block Center is one of the top cancer centers in the world. Please pray that the insurance will be accepted by Block. Also, that the financial needs for the trip will be met. My mom has talked to Cancer Centers of America, the highest rated cancer treatment center in the U.S. to see if they will accept dad's insurance and schedule an appointment. Pray for this as well, that dad will be able to get the best treatment out there.
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Thanks for the update and the specific ways to pray. I continue to pray for you all.
Praying for Gary, the family, the doctors and everyone involved in his care.
Continued prayers especially in this needy time Caleb. I often wake in the night and pray for him and other friends battling Cancer. And throughout the day.
As always, we continue to pray for you, Gary, and for Dawn as well. You both need strength in different ways, and we pray you will have that strength as well as the calm and peace you both need to in order to face each day with renewed hope. We pray for your immediate improvement, as outlined by Caleb, and that you will find the doctors who have the wisdom and necessary treatments you are seeking. Your faith is an inspiration to us all.
Continued prayers for you Gary and Dawn. Gary you are so strong just keep fighting through. Thank you for the update Caleb you and your brothers and sisters are so strong and awesome....We love you all!
Thank you so much for the update. It is always helpful to know how to pray specifically. You can count on us to continue in prayer for your wonderful family.
Thanks for the update, Caleb! Stay strong my brother...you are such a fighter and I'm so proud of your progress. Don't let this get you down. The Lord still is on the throne and has you in HIS arms! Praying all the time....hugs, sher
Earnest prayers for you all always for healing and provision💙
Our father who is in heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in Gary's situation here on earth as it in heaven. Give Gary this day his daily bread and forgive us all our sins. Lead team Barton not into temptation and deliver Gary from all forms of evil physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In Jesus's name. Amen
I continue to pray for complete healing. I pray also for the blockage and loop. Further that your insurance will be accepted and that Jesus will open the way for the Bock treatment center. Thank you Caleb for honoring your patents and helping them. As we get older, along with God, our children are our strength. God is our shield and our buckled against the unholy one. He fights for us every day. I know you siblings are right along side of you in giving strength and hope to Gary and Dawn. They are blessed to have you for children.
Praying specifically for Gary and lifting up each one of you, for God's indescribable strength and mercy, comfort and peace. Blessings.
Thank you for the updates. We will continue to pray. Gary is loved by many.
Praying that our God will supply every need your Dad has and That He will do exceedingly, abundantly above anything we could even think of or ask for. We serve an awesome God!
Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us all updated. We love your Dad and all of you. Continuing to pray for God to 'part the waters' and make a way for Gary to get the exact right help that he needs. Praying for provision with the insurance and wisdom and strength for Dawn and your family. ~ May God's love keep shining down on them in a special way. ~ Sending more love.
You are in our thoughts. Coach, I'm praying for you.
I will be praying for you, thank you for letting us all know what's going on!
Thank you for the update! I will continue to pray these specific prayers. Hey Gary! I just want you to know I am going to pray specifically for you to eat! You cannot lose any weight! I cannot deal with you weighing less than me! You are already too close to my weight as it is!!! Dude! I am going to plead to God for your appetite to come back :) Hang in there!
Your a true warrior and an inspiration, Gary!!! You are in my prayers!!!! I love you and your family!!!! Pat Zitz
woke up at 4:30 this morning and started praying for you...that you would all be able to find complete rest in the full knowledge of the love of Christ... We love you...
Continuing to pray for you Gary...so glad that you and Greg had a chance to visit on the phone a couple days ago..hugs to you and many prayers too!! love jennifer