Dars Recovery

Dear friends and loved ones,

As most of you have learned by now, Darlene collapsed at Walmart Monday the 22 of December.

The fall was caused by a respitory failure, she is currently in a coma. Since Xmas day, we have seen many miracles, the first was the removal of a mucous plug in her left lung. After removal she began to rest more comfortably and small little miracles began to appear.

She has begun to open her eyes, move to touch, and is beginning to follow small requests, (blinking, opening her mouth).

Today, 12-31-08 she was taken off the ventilator. Yesterday they removed her vent tube and put in a trach and a feeding tube to her stomach.

All vitals are excellant and she is resting comfortably.

Doctors today told me that it is now time to begin looking into transferring her to a facility either in Sacramento or San Francisco. We all want the best care for Darlene and it is my prayer that the right facility will be chosen. In my sefishness I would like it to be Sacramento, but if SF is where she needs to be than that is what she gets. Please pray that God's wisdom and will be shown.

As you all know and for those that don't, my wife is the most selfliss person I know, she is always happy, always has a kind word for everyone and will always think of others befor herself. She is my best friend and we have been inseperable since our marriage only a little over three years ago. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She is such a dynamic lady. Loves the oputdoors, fearless on a quad, generous to a tee, and so softspoken. This lady deserves the best and I know that with all your prayers she will overcome this difficult time.

I or sombody will make a true effort to continue reports as they come in but I would like to say from the bottom of my heart Darlene and I love each and every one of you. Your support has been so needed and treasured. I know that when Darlene is able to speak that she would thank every one of you. I also know that she would say to each and everyone, "don't let a day go by that you tell the ones that you love how much they mean to you and how much you love them, we never let a moment go by that each of us knows how much they are loved. Please please please, tell your loved ones you love them.

We love you all,

Darlene and Danny