Barry Wensel Update

[Al Dente]

Congratulations on the new addition, and to your expected recovery.  I feel for Gene, just go easy on him.

[Elk77]

Its great to hear you are doing better Barry, and congratulations on the new grandbaby! Take care---Dan Berry

[Steve Jr]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Glad to hear you are you are doing well. Hope to see you at some gatherings again.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Great To hear you are improving  

[DK]

Barry,

Just saw this about you! I have been living in Western Australia working the past year......You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery! You & Gene are such an inspiration to the hunting community! I have had the opportunity to meet both you & Gene over the years & I will say that you guys are my HEROES.....God Bless

Doug Knight ( Mississippi)

[widow sax]

Berry and Gene I hope and pray you guys live FOREVER the world of archery will never be the same without you!!!! You guys are truly one of the greats in our sport your names schould be spoken in the same breath as when speeking of the late great Fred bear, Pope and Young, Howard Hill and others. I had the best time ever and the HBG sportsman show this year when I just could not leave your booth and after I did had to come back and talk some more I can't wait to see you guys again at Denton Hill this year and talk some more. Best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery Berry and Gene don't let this happen to you please.     Widow   aka(Darren)

[GingivitisKahn]

Get better and grats on the new progeny!

So, are you going to focus less on rack size and more on body size now in order to annoy your brother?

[Randy Morin]

Darn good news Barry.  Best wishes to you and congrats on the new edition to the fam.
Randy.

[WildmanSC]

Originally posted by Barry Wensel:
I'm not sure if this is in the right forum but I wanted to thank all my "brothers of the bow" for their calls, letters/notes and prayers this last week. It's been overwhelming and heartwarming to say the least. My diagnosis was congestive heart failure/ atrial fibrilation. Causes were a combo of increased blood pressure, pre-diabetic (both of which were already being treated); sleep apnea and some residual scar tissue/heart damage from a head-on collision I was in back in 1966. I'm now on six neds; can't drive or lift 5 lbs. for a couple weeks, etc. But my long term prognosis is good with some life changing adaptations. The good news is Gene now not only has to hang all my treestands but also gut and drag out all my big bucks. Additional to that, we just received word my youngest son Brad and his wife Alicia, who live/work in Australia, blessed us with a brand new 8 lb. 2 oz. grand-daughter named Tenley Aspen yesterday afternoon(their first). So things are looking up. Again, a heart-felt (no pun intended) thank you for all your kind words and best wishes. BW

Barry,

It's good to hear that you're up and getting around.  I can just hear Gene now, "Barry, it's the real one coming on!"           The two of you must have been a handful for your parents to raise.

Bill

[Tom Phillips]

UB,
Man you are one lucky fellow: You dodged heart attack & gained a grandchild almost at the same
time !!!! We are so glad you did.Might be time to play the Lottery !!

[kennym]

Glad you are doin better, Barry!!

[Bowmag]

Barry, I was stunned when I first read this. You and Gene are such a big part of all our lives. We sure can't have something like some medical issues get in the way of hunting. I'm so glad you are on the mend and it all looks good. Take good care of yourself and get back in fighting form for the next Pig Gig.

[TomBow]

Barry,
You are one of my first influences when it came time to "get trad", through "Bowhunting October Whitetails", your work on Masters of the Barebow.  I appreciate your attitude and listen closely to your words.  We are all truly Brothers of the Bow, not only by name but through our actions.  You, your brother Gene, and so many others have brought something good out in all who have been mentored by you directly or indirectly.  We all know that life is finite, but you have steered us in a direction that gives us immeasurable amounts of pleasure AND the desires to help others find the way.
Congrats on extending your family again, 'sgonna be a hell of Family Reunion!!

Best of Luck to you and all!

[JParanee]

Hey Barry Joe Paranee here hoping you feel better and wishing you and yours the very best

[bowhunterfrompast]

Good to hear Barry  

[stagetek]

Glad to hear the good prognosis. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Mint]

Glad you are feeling better and on the mend.

[Lil Okie]

Glad you are better..and congrats on the grandaughter

[Randy Koleno]

Best Wishes Barry, congrats on your grandaughter. Maybe you'll have time to write another book during your recovery.

[hunt it]

Barry,

Glad to hear all is on the mend. Congrats on your grandaughter. I'll have some power pickles ready for Denton, hope to see you there.