Yes, we are coming home tomorrow"

November 18th 2009

Dar continues to do well medically, her pump is now up to 450mics/24 hours.

We learned yestrerday that we might be headed home tomorrow afternoon. I believe Dar is ready and wanting to get back to her familiar suroundings.

We are having a new "fully" electric bed deliverd today. The semi-electric was just not cutting it. It would not raise high enough for Jamie and myself without hurting our backs. We too have to remain safe and healthy.

Dar's new wheelchair will be deliverd on Friday from the bay area. Her chair is built specifically to Dar's needs and size. We have been using a loner from the manufacture. This new chair will be a big asset to Dar's comfort.

Yesterday I stopped by our local medical supply house looking at inventory they have and asked about a "pulse-ox" meter. Shelia had several types but told me that she had something special I might be interestd in. She had some used, very high tech meters that would not only accomodate Dar's basic need for the meter, but would also gather data that we could download to our computer giving us information about her heart rate and oxygen levels at night while she sleeps. This could be invaluable information with regard to her sleep apnea. These machines are very expensive when purchased new and I am thankful to Shiela that we were able to purchase this unit for less than the price of a new finger monitor. Yes, another blessing and miracle.It may be a year or two old butt works very well and parts are readily available.

Well I will post again soon, must get off to work and prepare to have Dar's new bed delivered about 10:00 am this morning.

Dar's new Trixie lift will be here mid-week next, and we are very much looking forward to this piece of equipment.

Please keep us in your thought and prayers. To all of our frioends and loved ones, we love ya all.

Dar/Danny/Jamiesue/Maverick

Ps, post update.

We just this evening have accquired a tilt table for Darlene, courtesy of Ryne's parents Mark and Tammy Spitzer. Now we have a full gym, mat and tilt tables. Boy wil Dar's therapists be impressed. Thank you so very much Mark and Tammy. Love to all of you