Hi Barbara,
I came upon your website as it was a link from the website of Annie Haslam - how cool! She will be (with Renaissance) at Longwood Gardens in June. While Procol Harum is the "main gig", Renaissance with Annie Haslam's beautiful voice is my main draw. I live fairly near in Lancaster County, been working with organic dairy cows the last 15 years as a veterinary practitioner. Frank is doing well out in Seattle.
I remember you and Solo from many years ago. I could tell that my dear friend, Duchess, had Dobie in her by how sweet dobies are. She was Black Lab mix - she just never told me the mix precisely.
Well, time to get tix for Annie Haslam at Longwood. Man I hope the weather will be as beautiful as her voice. Maybe she'll bring some of her art.
Glad to see you were at the farmer's market. I've been immersed in organics at many levels nationally and internationally for many years now. If you're wondering what a day in the life of a cow vet is like in organica, see my website
www.penndutchcowcare.org
Best wishes Bar,
Hubie |
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I happened to stumble upon your website and as I was researching articles related to liver cancer in children. Your story and Forrest drew me to listen to the book excerpt and read your updates. My 2 year old niece was just diagnosed with advanced liver cancer and starts her chemotherapy today. Your story and site are very inspirational and your strength amazing. Thank you for sharing Forrest's journey. I will be back often to re read your posts when I need strength. |
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Thank you so much Bar for the beauty of your words and your courage to tell your family's story.
I loved hearing your voice reading your words.
I will never view UPS delivery people the same. |
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Bar,
It was so touching to read and listen how a little boy could touch so many hearts and influence so many unexpected people along his short life's journey.
I can't wait to read the book. Is "Forrest" coming out in an audio version? I also read your follow-up to the first Chapter. Amazing!
Love,
Joan |
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The excerpt was so powerful, funny, insipring, and loving. Your voice moved me beyond tears. You remain for me a model of an amazing mother. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for sharing Forrest with us.
Melissa G. |
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I remember when Foffie stopped talking... and when he started again.:} I'm so glad you wrote the book Bar, and hearing you read it is the best.
I love you and Peter so very much. ~Han |
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Hi Barr,
I Had a chance to listen to your audio link over the weekend. It was very moving. How you find the strength is beyond me. While listening to it I felt the whole range of emotions, as you'd expect, but the one I felt the strongest afterwards, and what lingered with me most, was a Mother's love.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Regards,
Nick |
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Bar: I am a lifelong friend of of Art K. Art was kind enough to tell me about you and the story of Forrest. He just sent me the link to you reading the first chapter of your book. My wife Bonnie and I have a very similar story. Let me tell you about my son, Drew. Drew was born three months early at the scale-tipping weight of one pound, five ounces. After eight months and sixty hours of surgery, he succumbed to liver failure. In January, he would have been eighteen years old. Your words have stirred many memories of Drew and for that, I thank you. His life, like Forrest's life, continues make a large impact on people's lives. It is very comforting to know that there are people like you who are so brave to tell their story. God bless you and your family.
Kevin McDermott |
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Bar, thanks for putting your voice to the words.
I loved your reading it. It makes it so much more personal. Even if I didn't know you, I think I would be able to sense that you are not just a reader but the author and Forrest's mother. It is clear from the sincerity in your voice; it's not overdone, it's not underbaked. It's just right. I am very much looking forward to the rest of your book.
Best of luck,
Arthur |
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Thanks to everybody who's been able to listen to the audio version of a section of the book I've written. I posted it last week and have gotten a lot of response here at my website guest book and via email directly to me. I'm planning on recording the whole book eventually, for those of you who have asked. My plan is to wait until I know I'm reading the final version. If and when a publisher picks up the book, they will undoubtedly have edits that they'll want me to make. Once those are finished and we're ready to publish, I'll start recording. It took me two afternoons to record what I've already recorded, so it'll take a while, but it will get done. A publisher will probably want to put the audio book out as a separate product for sale, so I'll let you know when that's available.
Here's hoping!
Thank you again for your support and generosity. It means a lot to me, as you know.
enjoy this spectacular weekend.
Love,
Bar
PS If you haven't listened yet and would like to, just go back to the homepage at www.barscott.com. The link is on the right hand side...
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(hope you get this, as I was having trouble sending it.)
Bar,
You paint with words beautifully. I was taught
that something good will come from something bad, and that you have to look for it. This is the something good!
As I was listening,I remembered the photo of Forrest and the stickers on the high chair.
Pat
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Dear Bar,
This is so beautiful- it's beyond heart-breaking.....heart-opening. Love, Marilyn
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Thank you Paula!
Lucy is me (an alias) and Max is my grandfather. I liked the combination so I called my company that. I also use the name Lucy Maxon when I need an agent. She's my alter ego. It's never worked!
Thanks again,
Bar |
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Bar-
Just listened to your book. WOW. So moving. So well written. It touched my heart deeply. It was wonderful to hear it read in your voice.
Who's Lucy Max?
Lots of love,
Paula |
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Hi jamey,
Thanks for this great message. I'm so glad you got a chance to see joy's movie. It was fun doing the music for her, and provocative to be filmed by her...
What a love she was....
And glad, too, that you're working on a film about Asberger's. I have a little friend with AS and so I'm deeply interested. The same age as Forrest....
happy holiday weekend,
And thank you again
Bar |
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Dear Bar, There were tears in my eyes as I heard you tell your love story. I remember Forrest well. I remember that I was doing dishes at St. Gregory's after a church service. Forrest was sitting on the floor. You said that you thought he had something--I can't remember what it was--I think he couldn't walk and only felt like sitting. I think it was before you knew about the cancer. The next thing I remember is the news. After that I just remember this strong, brave little boy whose mom was always smiling in a big way. Peter was more tentative about the whole thing but such a pillar. Forrest was attached to his mom as all 2 year olds are and that must have been hard for Peter but he didn't show it at all. I must have felt like others in the community of people around you--none could imagine such a thing for parents to wade through. But you both seemed so able to keep it together for him. For all that time it felt like the community revolved around Forrest, you, and
Peter. I think it did. It is why I love Woodstock.
I also remember the 24-hour prayer wheel at St. Gregory's when Forrest was having an operation. He seemed always to emerge from these things as a miracle child--the news better than expected. I signed up to pray for an hour. I included Khy and Jim who were maybe 10 and 8 at the time in the praying. It is when I taught them to say the rosary. In fact, it is the only time we have ever said the rosary as a family. I say it quite often but I doubt they ever do. But, if ever they really need to pray about something, I think they will remember our praying the rosary for Forrest and they will know what to do. I do think God was with you all through that time and you were uplifted in prayer and good energy sent your way. But, I mostly remember you standing next to Forrest, holding his hand and smiling your big smile. It gave all of us the strength to bear with this--especially Forrest. And, Peter, was always there--giving you the strength to keep that smile coming. It was a really blessed time. I thought Forrest would make it through. Even if it took a miracle, I thought it was his for the taking. He was the gift of life--a manifestation of love--and none of us will forget it. |
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Hi Bar
I am an occasional member of your community chorus and so appreciate the opportunity to make a collective joyful sound.
In my day job , I work at The Children's Annex, a program serving children with autism, and am making a film about Asperger Syndrome with Tobe Carey who gave me a copy of Love is the Reason.
Coincidentally, I just watched Joy's film last night and then today listened to the excerpt of your book.
I was deeply moved by Forrest's story. Your book will be a beautiful tribute to his life and the enduring power of love. Reading it will be an inspiration for families on a similar journey.
All the best,
Jamey Wolff |
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Dear Bar,
What you’ve given us with this book and your story is a rare rare gift. It’s so good, so right and important that you sat down, put it all on paper with the same kind of craft, passion,and openheartedness that you bring to your music.
You’ve given us Forrest, the remarkable wisdom and sweetness of his presence, and Peter and the many expressions of his love, and of course you. All that you’ve become because of and in spite of this story. The countless lessons of kindness and awe and how precious it all is and how full of miracles! And how we can, when called upon, rise to the occasion of being there for each other. I’m sure there is much more to say and I’ll find myself talking to you in my mind as I keep reading and re-reading this love story.
Julia (Indichova)
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You reduced me to a pile of tears both happy and sad. Your reading is beautiful. I look forward to reading all of this beautiful soulful memoir. |
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Hi Bar,
The tears were healing, cleansing and good. It really is something else to hear your voice reading it. I think it is very brave to do it and I would love to hear the whole book with your voice. It is a living, breathing "story" with your voice.
Love and prayers,
Mary
PS Enjoy this most perfect weather!!! |
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