"Email to Director Of Nurses"

Emails yesterday morning,

Good morning "your highness", :) :), ( AnnMarie, Director of Nurses)

Yestedays call from Christy was so uplifting. To hear the excitement in her voice was contagious. I hope I am not being over zealous in my reactions when I hear of the things that Dar is doing in the oh so short time she has been with you, that she was not doing before.

To hear things like Christy can feel Dar try to move fingers when asked to when she places her hand around Dars pectrol area. To not only hear but also myself be able to place Dar's arm out like a chicken wing and place it in a resting position on the roll away table and leave it for 30 minutes with Dar comfortable, to me is so exciting. It gives me so much hope that the "tone" we have been seeing for so long is hopefjully diminishing. The thought that it would continue and Dar would be able to ask her body to respond, to me is so exciting and gives me so much hope that soon maybe we will see those fingers, hands and arms move ever so slightly when she calls upon them, is huge.!!!!!

As I said I hope I am not over reacting with my excitement. I hope that as you all continue to get to know Dar that you are finding her to be willing and ready to meet the tasks before her. I hope you are finding her cooperative with the sessions, cheerfull in her demeanor and at times just a little bit of a scamp. She is such an awesome lady I pray that she continues to excite you folks as much as I am excited to hear what she is doing. It is so hard to be displaced during the week and the feelings of guilt are so overpowering. Calls from the staff and my knowledge that I can call mean so much to me.

It was really great to have Dar's speaking valve on Sunday and I hope that I was able to give Kaylin need "tips", information that will help them as they work with Dar in Speech Therapy.

Christy also tells me that Dar continues to make butter with her feet and lower legs while in her chair and I hope that Dennis is finding new and creative things that will help Dar.

I have this little voice in the back of my head telling me that you folks are going to be seeing so super things in the not so distant future from this "little princess".

Sundays meeting with Adam was enlightening to say the least, but I was very pleased with the outcome and the representation and compassion he showed. I feel very comfortable with where we are heading. I felt not as a "case" but as a person in crisis and he was and is there to help.

I stated in my blog on Sunday morning as I wrote on the "deck" long before 10:00 that since coming to CM I feel more focused at work, a little more relaxed, not as anxious, and more at peace than I have been in a long time. Thank you for bringing me these new feelings.

Everday will be a new challenge, everyday will not always be what I hope for, everyday will not have the same growth, but everyday will be another day for Dar to reach for the stars, I thank you all so much for being part of :"Dars Dream Team".

Now my request, for Dar's birthday, I would like to get her a manicure and a pedicure. I have no idea where to start, cost or even if it can be done. Can you help me out?

Do you know of anyone, would they come to CM, would they take paymnent this weekend, do you allow this type of thing. Any suggestions?

Sorry to be a pest, thank you

Danny

Responce

The party on Sunday sounds wonderful and I’m sure Dar will enjoy it. Julie and the rest of us planned on having a little party for her on Tuesday as well, so it should be a very happy and uplifting week for Darlene. I am looking forward to seeing you at her Care Conference on Friday at 1:00.

The rest of your email sounded like a happy husband who is encouraged by what he is hearing. Yes, it may take a very long time for Dar to come back, but we will do our best to assist in that process. The team will give you details at our Friday meeting about what they’ve seen and what they plan. They are committed to getting her to the highest level within the timeframe of the insurance policy. As we approach her final days with us, you will not be left on the hook as to how to care for here at home. That’s all part of the process. The further along she gets while in our care, the easier it will be for you once she comes home.

A.M.

Have fun on Sunday!