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Mail on Margo's MRSA

5:57 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |

The other day I reported on a new state law that is to go into effect in 2008 that suggests hospitals voluntarily report infection rate data to the state Board of Health. Most of the responses aren't about laws or infections, they're about the patient in the story who barely survived and who is in a wheechair, paralyzed, because of the MRSA infection that ravaged her body.


We didn't plan the report to air the week of Thanksgiving, but how ironic we did. The mail is all about giving thanks that Margo survived. I'm going to share some of those e-mails. It really makes you realize what Thanksgiving is all about.

Thank you for the interview with the Bavry's. I hope it will help open the eyes of many helping to avoid such a tragic occurrence. I have know Margo for many years through the American Sewing Guild. She is an inspiration to many, she has never know the words, "I can't." She shows the world that she can. Larry is such a supportive, loving person, he is one in a billion. I hope you can do follow up interviews to keep MRSA in the spotlight, and to show the wonderful couple that was so severely hurt by carelessness in the medical field.
Thanks again, Mildred Taylor

You did a great story on Margo & Larry. They are two sweet people, both members of our church, Haygood Methodist. Margo writes a column for our monthly newsletter, sharing her faith walk with our congregation, and encouraging each of us to grow in our faith. She is a wonderful role model for folks who sometimes take the simple things in life for granted. Margo is always the first one to volunteer her time to help in any way she can. Right now she is doing publicity for our Women's Retreat coming up in February as she can do all this from her home computer. My husband and I were able to visit with Margo 2 or 3 time while she was in Richmond at MCV and also one of the nursing homes in Richmond. Although she was struggling with a great deal of pain and uncertainty concerning her health issues, she was cheerful and tried to look on the bright side.

I thank God for sparing Margo and for giving Larry the strength to get through each day. Thank you for highlighting a very serious health crisis and the devastating effect it has had on the life of this wonderful couple.

God bless you and your family,
Dolores Burback, Virginia Beach


Dear Ms. Barrett,

I am a friend of Margo's and saw your interview with her on WVEC. I know Margo has disabilities and speaking is not one of her strong points, but I thought she made a very good impression. We correspond via e-mail and she has made great improvements since she has been home. The whole story about her battle with MRSA was not as complete as it could have been, but I have to admit that it would probably scare people. I have to admire Larry for all the support he has given her through this ordeal.

As a retired medical professional, I and others have known for years that MRSA is truly nasty. Thanks for doing a personal report on it.
Charlotte Palmer, Norfolk, VA


Your interview with Margo was great. She and Larry go to my church and we all prayed for them during her crisis. She is a very special woman. Although she has speech problems, she is very bright. Thank you for hi-lighting her. (Unsigned)


Thank you for your coverage on MRSA. Margo and Larry Bavry are friends of mine, so I was very interested in your reporting. I thought you did a very good job.
Marty Rich, Virginia Beach




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