02-09-2009
0350 hours
Got home last evening to tired to sit at the computer, Fed Maverick , picked up around the house and went to bed.
This morning I thought I would do something a little different.
Over the week end I emaild Dr. Doherty a couple of times, I thought you might find it interesting to read the following emails between us.
Written Saturday fron the motel
Thank you so much for bolstering my spirits today. really felt encouraged after our talk.
Darlene has an appointment Tuesday for a haircut, in fact her hairdresser is a former outpatient of the hospital. Sue Gillen, owns a shop down the street.
Hair will be donated to Locks for Love.
She tells me of a book about you and a former patient of yours, I look forward to reading it.
As a footnote and something I noticed while combing Dar's hair. She seemed to be wanting and succeeding at supporting her head somewhat. Not long but it had some strength to it, it was not totally without tone.She was trying, maybe you folks have been seeing this too.
She laughed the whole time we worked on her hair and was a great sport.
Her appointment is at 2:45 on Tuesday.
Thanks again Dr. Doherty we all love ya
Danny Mardilla and all those who love Dar
Dr. Doherty response
we are indeed also starting to see just a bit of the head support. i think having dar hold her head as best as she can is great practice. there have been 2 or 3 books written about the krsh . one of the best was written by lewis richmond. i am blanking on the name of the book, but my secretary can help you.your new assignment is brushing dar's beautiful hair when you visit - while she is sitting in the wheelchair. you will be our newest marin county stylist, monsieur danni! take care and enjoy the weekend.dr. d
I thought it was very cool that Dr Doherty responded to my emails, in fact she has always responded to my questions and observations, and welcomed me to email. Pretty special lady.
The name of the book I am referring to is "Raising Lazaruth", a story from a former patient at Kentfield and Dr. Doherty's involvement. Check it out, I am,
Well I will post again tonight after work, eye doctor appointment in Chico this am, more fact finding in Chicoand back out to school for the remainder of the day.
Have a great day everyone, talk to you tonight.
Danny
1749 hours
Day was a day of accomplisments, my fact finding mission was a success, my eye doctor appointment was a breeze, I wear mono vision contact and my Dr. is amazed at how well I do. Ordered up another round of lenses and we are good to go for another year.
When I got back to campus I "texted" Tosha's mom Carol to find out how the girls were. She texted me back that they had just gotten Dar back into bed from therapy and she was happy to be back. Carol tells me that the therapists said that Dar had a "GOOD DAY" in therapy.
My new gift from Dennis and Darci has already proven to be a blessing, I have reception at the campus where normally everyone has to hunt for a signal. NOT ME, this new Blackberry has all the bells and whistles. It is absolutly amazing, it was so nice to take a little lunch break and find out how the girls were doing. Made my day a whole lot brighter.
Sister Lorrie dropped off a care package in my truck while I was getting my eyes checked, some dinners I can prepare easily. You have to understand folks that since Dar and I have been married she has yet to cook for me, deserts now and again but I do all the cooking, I LOVE TO COOK, Dar loves it too. Well you can imagine since this has started I have not had the desire or really the time to do any serious cooking. Time will come when that returns.
Lorrie also dropped off a cute little stuffed "bear" for Tosha, it seems that one of hers ended up with Dar. This happened Sat, so the new bear will put a smile on Tosha"s face. I am going to text her shortly and tell her I have a present for her.
Stewart and I went to Longs yesterday and I had to replace Dar's docking station for her Ipod, she has been using our Bose station but for some reason it won't charge the Ipod. Picke dher up a little Ihome station and it seems to be working just fine, much smaller than the Bose but the sound is ok. Dar likes to sleep with her music on at night. I brought the Bose home with me to run some tests with Dar's Ipod, maybe my battery in my "pod" needs to be replaced.
Has anyone found the book "Raising Lazaruth" as yet, let me know if you do.
Well now that I have my new "high tech toy" it will be easier to get the play by play during the day with Carol on scene and the night action with Stewart, I am kinda stoked about this new ability to stay in touch.
Don't forget that Dar gets her hair cut tomorrow at 2:45, pray that Sue has a good time with Dar and smiles a time or two for Sue. Sue's shop is Sue Gillens Salon and Day Spa on Sir Francis Drake Blvd in Kentfield.
Sue, if you start reading this blog, welcome to the Dream Team, man this team is getting big, oh well, let it get as big as it wants.
Folks I have said it before and I will say it again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done and the support that you have shown and the miracle that so many of you have had a part in.
This is what "paying it forward" is all about, I know that somewhere sometime I will be given the chance to "pay it forward" to someone or somebodies. Thank you everyone for all that you have done and for the great things to come.
Getting done early and tonight has been a night that it was not hard to write, probably rambled too much, oh well, feel pretty good today.
I love you all, please keep those prayers coming.
Darlen/Danny/Mav
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