Dean Barnett update
posted at 7:00 pm on October 10, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Earlier this week, I wrote about Dean Barnett’s current struggle with cystic fibrosis and how it landed him in the ICU. I asked for prayers, and we got a tremendous response from Hot Air readers. I’ve also seen how much concern bloggers have for Dean in the repeated requests for updates on his condition, but until this evening, I just hadn’t heard anything.
Duane Patterson e-mailed me a little earlier this evening with an update he received on Dean’s status, which sounds a little more optimistic than we’d previously heard:
Dean still in fragile state on a breathing machine in ICU. He is very willful and is fighting hard – the doctors are so impressed with him. His downward spiral stopped on Thursday, and we hope that with the continued prayers he will turn a corner this week end. He is in and out of consciousness.
Let’s keep those prayers coming for Dean and his family.
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Non-stop!!!
Cindy Munford on October 10, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Take care Mr. Barnett. You’re in my prayers.
SouthernDem on October 10, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Keep fighting Dean.
e-pirate on October 10, 2008 at 7:11 PM
Prayer sent Ed.
Les in NC on October 10, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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ninjapirate on October 10, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Keep fighting Dean, you’re needed here!
sheryl on October 10, 2008 at 7:18 PM
“Let’s keep those prayers coming for Dean and his family.”…In my prayers-God Bless.
christene on October 10, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Keep fighting friend, prayers are directed your way!
FireBlogger on October 10, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Even this elderly Aussie in London has read some of Dean’s carefully-written and very persuasive pieces. And I have heard him a couple of times on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show, streamed over the Net.
He is one of the good guys – the very good guys. A decent light in a dark world.
I wish Dean well, and his family and friends.
JohninLondon on October 10, 2008 at 7:20 PM
What is the above doing here?
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Still praying for you Dean.
toliver on October 10, 2008 at 7:23 PM
All about it…
SkinnerVic on October 10, 2008 at 7:26 PM
Keep fighting, my man, keep fighting.
Spirit of 1776 on October 10, 2008 at 7:29 PM
I will light a candle for all our sick and their families.
Zorro on October 10, 2008 at 7:32 PM
GET WELL CHOWDAH, formerly known as Hewitt’s Man Friday.
There is golf to be played. Perhaps Pebble Beach or some other sea side links (since salt spray helps CF). We want you back, you need to beat up on McCain (trust me he needs it).
Mr. Joe on October 10, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Keep fighting Dean. We need some more Chowda!
Blarg the Destroyer on October 10, 2008 at 7:34 PM
My prayers go out to him. The struggle to breathe is frustrating, frightening, and tortuous…I know, have end-stage COPD myself. Hang in there, pal!
stonemeister on October 10, 2008 at 7:35 PM
“What is the above doing here?”
Astroturfer. We know they have no soul. Keep your eye on the problems.
Chief of which is Dean, at the moment.
We need him.
lsheldon on October 10, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Dean, you are one strong ass man! Keep at it, YOU CAN DO IT! And I will say a little prayer.
upinak on October 10, 2008 at 7:38 PM
My family is praying for you, Dean. Get better soon. We need all the good ones in this fight for the Country, and that means you.
Weight of Glory on October 10, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Oh, Dear God…Have mercy.
ManlyRash on October 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Give em hell, Dean!
OriginalPechangas_son on October 10, 2008 at 7:44 PM
They’re sent on the wings of an angel. Hang in there Deano we need you here.
goat on October 10, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Good thoughts, good thoughts, good thoughts…
Rusty Bill on October 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Praying for you, Dean & family.
You’re a lot tougher and more resilient than the markets, which is why I don’t much give a rat’s ass about them. But about you and yours, yeah.
Dan Collins on October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Prayers sent from here too.
becki51758 on October 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM
R’fuah shlema, Dean.
Hope you come back so I can tell you all about my friend’s son’s “thumpies.” (Dean’s probably getting the grownup version of them himself.) CF is a tough one, but they’re so, so close to a cure.
Meryl Yourish on October 10, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Prayers for Dean and his family.
Missy on October 10, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Dean, please bring conservative New England’s voice back to roar! We miss you!!
HotAirJosef on October 10, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Dear Dean,
My prayers are with you and your family. I hope you beat this disease so bad it decides to go away from anyone.
The grace of your example, fighting against hard odds, is an inspiration. I have my challenges, but they are small compared to yours. That you are so courageous forces me to reconsider how I deal with my problems. I don’t seek to compete with you, just that doing better than I am is within my capability, and I am going to do it.
We go through life and leave a wake, as a boat does, and we affect others we may not know. Whatever happens, you have left a wonderful wake, example, and thank you for it.
God bless and keep you. I have faith He will be with you when you need Him most. He, of all, rides with us, no matter what, where or how.
We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
Harry Schell on October 10, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Keep up the fight Dean, we’re all pulling for you. I don’t know what I’ll do without you filling in for Hugh Hewitt.
Dudley Smith on October 10, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Dean, we’re praying for you!
acleaver on October 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
CHOWDAAAAAH!
Get well, Dean.
dont taze me bro on October 10, 2008 at 9:57 PM
So many of us are praying for you Dean!
mbabbitt on October 10, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Let the doctors do their best and may the Big Alpha Dog in the Sky smile upon you and return you to us for another forty years.
Zardoz on October 10, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Somebody tell Dean that there’s a lot of folks out here that are worried sick about him, and who are patiently waiting for him to turn the corner on this tough health condition. God bless you Dean, we love you.
argos on October 10, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, Who have sent Your only-begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal also Your servant Dean from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant him patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed. I pray, heal Your servant Dean and grant to him the gift of complete health. For You are the source of healing and to You I give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Lord our God, Who by a word alone did heal all diseases, Who did cure the kinswoman of Peter, You Who chastise with pity and heal according to Your goodness; Who are able to put aside every sickness and infirmity, do You Yourself, the same Lord, grant aid to Your servant Dean and cure him of every sickness of which he is grieved; and send down upon him Your great mercy, and if it be Your will, give to him health and a complete recovery; for You are the Physician of our souls and bodies, and to You do we send up Glory: to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Both now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
HerrMorgenholz on October 10, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Praying for Dean in his time of need. May the Lord continue to heal his body and increase his strength. May Dean’s will to live be as strong as ever. In Jesus’ name. Amen
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation.
He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—
from violent men you save me.
I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.
“The waves of death swirled about me;
the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.
The cords of the grave coiled around me;
the snares of death confronted me.
In my distress I called to the LORD;
I called out to my God.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry came to his ears.
2 Samuel 22:2b-7
Mr_Magoo on October 10, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Dean, we love you!
Here’s to a speedy and full recovery. (Hoists a cold punkin ale)
omnipotent on October 10, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Mr_Magoo on October 10, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Amen!
We listen to Hugh through our ipods and have become familiar with him. We will also pray for his family. Things like this are so hard on family members.
freeus on October 10, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Get well, Dean.
Jim Treacher on October 10, 2008 at 11:20 PM
More prayers for Dean.
PA Cat on October 10, 2008 at 11:40 PM
All my prayers Dean….
sunny on October 11, 2008 at 3:09 AM
I’ve read Dean’s stuff since the Sox blog days.
Dean, they won game 1 against the Rays.
darkpixel on October 11, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Knee mails sent on behalf of Dean and his family. Will keep them in my heart and my prayers.
Neocon Peg on October 11, 2008 at 9:16 AM
All my hopes and prayers to you Dean for a quick recovery. And God bless your family, the worriers and caregivers!
dustoffmom on October 11, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Dean, they won game 1 against the Rays!
Hugh Hewitt was saying how he couldn’t wait to tease you when the Sox lost. Dean, you gotta get well so that you can boast when they win. Sorry, Hugh, but this is serious.
Dean you are one of the good guys, I am praying that you will recover and return to share your unique insights into to this crazy, mixed-up world.
May God be with you and your family and may you be touched with His healing grace, according to His will, we ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen
Jvette on October 11, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Dean and I are the same age, and for that reason, I’ve always felt more than just an appreciation of his work, more of a connection (even when we disagree).
I’ve always regarded the efforts he has made in his battle with cystic fibrosis as an epic struggle, and admired the positive attitude that he has maintained. The fact that he has overcome so much health wise, makes me appreciate the blessings that I have with my health had as we share the same “life time line”. So I am urging you Dean – you can do this, just as you have before. Make the best out of what you have. It’s inconsequential, I know, but I feel like I am struggling in this fight with you. Do it Dean. You are in our prayers.
juanito on October 12, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Anything new on Dean? How’s he doing today?
He is much too good to lose.
pratthobbies on October 12, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Arise, pick up thy bed, and walk, Dean. You’re needed back here in the ’sphere.
Godspeed and good health dear friend.
cordeiro on October 15, 2008 at 7:58 PM
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