"Talk about a spoiled pooch" Mr. Awesome and Pal

0400 Hours, 01-12-2008

Talk about a spoiled pooch, Maverick certainly has the good life. Even he is starting to show signs of wear and tear during this trying time. Yesterday I left him at home most of the day, usually he is with me all the time, but I figured with me trying to fish he would be better off at home. Well he decided to show me how ticked he was that he got left.

We have trained him not to be a digger, typical for Jack Russells because they were bred for varmit hunting. Well he decided to do some hunting in the back yard, he must have found his quarry, decided to try to get under our fence, when he came in the house he was a dirty mess. Don't think he found his prey but he had fun trying and reminding me that he can be the tpical jack. We went back to the scene of the crime and had a reminder lesson in digging 101. He new he was busted and hid in his portable house in the front room. When I came in he was Mr. apology, he is so trainable and has such a great personality you can't stay upset long.

All is good again in his world,told him we would go see mom in the morning and he would go for a ride in the truck. He knows what is going on and does'nt want to be left out. Mav has been a great buddy to have during this time.

Arrived at the hospital this am about 4:00, Dar resting peacefully, have not seen her night nurse, I think it might be Jennifer, she has been Dar's nurse before twice. I saw her go by earlier to attend other patients.

First thing this morning I am going to be on the phone to our insurance carrier, hospital discharge planner and the Re-hab facility to see what the plan is.Yesterday I got a little frustrated cuz her doctor did not seem to be on the same page as me. The hospital has what they call hospitalists, they see many patients and they are assigned an area of the hospital for a week . This being said they do not take the time to read Dar's complete chart and know what the up to date plan is. Thats what happened yesterday, observations were made regarding Dar, what he thought should happen and had he read her chart completly he would have known we were already moving in that direction. Just made me feel bad. I guess I need to remember that I sometimes have to be a little proactive. I can do that.

I will have some answers today, going to head to work at school, try to get something accomplished. Don't know what my involvment will be at Kentfield during her assesment and eval/tests. For all I know they might want me to stay away for a few days, I hope they will allow me to show them the things that Dar can do but usually only does them for me. Please keep your prayers going.

Our blog was joined yesterday by another member of Dar's Dream Team, Ryan thanks for the great care you have given Dar, and the support you have shown me and her family. Welcome aboard, love ya buddy.

1600 hours

Just arrived back at the hospital, Sherry, works at the hospital and is a good friend was with Dar, when I walked in Dar was again putting on a laugh fest. I told her about Maverick and his hunting expedition, told her he was a filthy mess and was going to have to have a bath. She laughed really big, she knows mav loves to swim in lakes the ocean and creeks and streams, but tell him he is going to get a bath and you would think he had been shot. He looks for a place to hide. Such a character.

Well the transfer to Kentfield Rehab Center, Kentfield, Ca has been approved, now we have to get the legistics worked out. I would think it will be Wednesday as I have not heard more today other than the authorization.

This new info brings me to a special request from me. As we prepare for what could be a long rehab period I have a specific need. Motel rates are very high in the bay area, this facility does not have facilities for trailers. Dar and I have a 30 foot travel trailer that I would very much like to take over. Somewhere near the facility, problem with that is that it too can get very expensive, especially since I would probably only be there on the week-ends, (late Friday - very early Monday), beat the traffic both ways.

If , as you read and continue to follow Dar's blog know of or can help with this specific need I would be eternally grateful and would be forever in your debt. As the commercial Bartels and James quotes, " thank you for your support".

If you are able to help feel free to leave me message using the comment section at the bottom of each blog post, or email me at .......................... cntrydjpro@sbcglobal.net.