02-15-2009
1915 hours
Dear Friends and Family, to specifically include Stuart, Carol, Tasha and Sue, as well as Dr. Debra Doherty, Dr. Susan Waters:
Hopefully Dan can figure out how to post this to the blog....Jerry and I (Lorrie) would like to take this time to Thank EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, as well as all those around us who take a moment out of each day to say a little prayer! Jamie and Brian, where would one start? Yet another miracle and so timely!
Last night we got the courage to watch the movie "Pay it Forward" Little did we know the parallels that would impact us. One small child trying to help three people, and those three had to help three more, etc, etc. Sure there are some failures and futility in those attempts, but this child strived to make a difference.
Looking back from the beginning of this tradgedy, it has been blessed with so many who give of time and prayers. When times seem to be at their bleakest, something great happens.
We were very sad to lose our Tasha family, they were our eyes and ears during the week and they still are continuing to check in with Dan. I know at some point in time we will all meet. They have a very special girl who is where she needs to be now and we will continue to pray for her full recovery. They are family to us, united by a tragedy in their lives as in ours, but we held each other up, with faith and love~
I'm not really sure how it "all began" with Dan and Dar...but she is the best thing that ever happened to him. His dedication to her is unwavering, many would have might have made other choices, but not Dan, he knew, despite her petite frame, is a fighter and survivor, she's fought more battles in her short life than anyone should have to, but more important is she won those battles, with Dan by her side and those of us who really know her. She's a dignified stoic young gal, not easily opening to many, but we had some quiet "girl" time. Dan has not and will not ask for anything, I wish he would so we could know what more we could do. I would love a scrap book of cards from well wishers. When she wakes totally and wonders where these weeks have gone, she will know that there were so many who prayed and read to keep up on daily accomplishments or days when nothing happened. The separation factor is huge for Dan, they did everything together, the three of them, yep, Maverick. They worked together, played (hard) together. Best buds.
After reading this, it would be our hope for 2 things, rent the movie, and do something "nice" for someone. Someone who is in hardship, some stranger you don't know, then ask them to do the same.
If you care to send a card, you may do so at Dan Mardilla, for Darlene c/o 406 Black Oak Dr. Chico, California. They will be safely tucked into an album for her to review at a later date. Forever in your debt. Thank you, you brilliant doctors, you are truly a credit to your profession, one I have been in 35+ years! However this is a new system problem for me, for which I know little of.
God Bless and Keep you all!
Jerry and Lorrie
Hopefully Dan can figure out how to post this to the blog....Jerry and I (Lorrie) would like to take this time to Thank EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, as well as all those around us who take a moment out of each day to say a little prayer! Jamie and Brian, where would one start? Yet another miracle and so timely!
Last night we got the courage to watch the movie "Pay it Forward" Little did we know the parallels that would impact us. One small child trying to help three people, and those three had to help three more, etc, etc. Sure there are some failures and futility in those attempts, but this child strived to make a difference.
Looking back from the beginning of this tradgedy, it has been blessed with so many who give of time and prayers. When times seem to be at their bleakest, something great happens.
We were very sad to lose our Tasha family, they were our eyes and ears during the week and they still are continuing to check in with Dan. I know at some point in time we will all meet. They have a very special girl who is where she needs to be now and we will continue to pray for her full recovery. They are family to us, united by a tragedy in their lives as in ours, but we held each other up, with faith and love~
I'm not really sure how it "all began" with Dan and Dar...but she is the best thing that ever happened to him. His dedication to her is unwavering, many would have might have made other choices, but not Dan, he knew, despite her petite frame, is a fighter and survivor, she's fought more battles in her short life than anyone should have to, but more important is she won those battles, with Dan by her side and those of us who really know her. She's a dignified stoic young gal, not easily opening to many, but we had some quiet "girl" time. Dan has not and will not ask for anything, I wish he would so we could know what more we could do. I would love a scrap book of cards from well wishers. When she wakes totally and wonders where these weeks have gone, she will know that there were so many who prayed and read to keep up on daily accomplishments or days when nothing happened. The separation factor is huge for Dan, they did everything together, the three of them, yep, Maverick. They worked together, played (hard) together. Best buds.
After reading this, it would be our hope for 2 things, rent the movie, and do something "nice" for someone. Someone who is in hardship, some stranger you don't know, then ask them to do the same.
If you care to send a card, you may do so at Dan Mardilla, for Darlene c/o 406 Black Oak Dr. Chico, California. They will be safely tucked into an album for her to review at a later date. Forever in your debt. Thank you, you brilliant doctors, you are truly a credit to your profession, one I have been in 35+ years! However this is a new system problem for me, for which I know little of.
God Bless and Keep you all!
Jerry and Lorrie
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