May 10, 2010
1841 Hours

Just a quick note to fill you in that Dar is probably battling another UTI. Saturday she was way laid back and not participating in any activities. My attempts to reach Dr Darwin proved to be useless; I finally was connected to an on call doctor at Feather River Hospital. This particular doctor tried as best she could to help and agreed that my decision to start leviquin might be well advised until I reached Dr Darwin.

Today I reached Dr Darwin and she was a bit upset that the protocols we placed to contact her were not followed, she assured me that the problem will be corrected.

In addition, our local pharmacy dropped the ball delivering Dr’s meds on Friday and again on Saturday. After a brief conversation with one of the owners, I was assured that all meds will be delivered promptly and that corrections will be made on Dar’s computer profile. Since I figured I was on a “roll” I also mentioned to the owner that his “counter” telephone help might try a bit harder to be a little more ‘upbeat”/”pleasant” with their customers. The owner received my “polite concerns” with humility and said he would make efforts to change this atmosphere.

Dr Darwin did have us stop the leviquin immediately today and start Furdantin, 4 times per day for 7 days.

Enloe health was out today and took a urine sample and we hope to have the results of the cultures Thursday at the latest. We have given Dar 2 doses thus far today and she seems a bit better this evening. Still running a fever, I look forward to having Dar begin to return to her normal behaviors soon. We are still on tap to see Dr Lang on the 18th of the month, I hope he will have some definitive plans on how we can slow down the frequency of these persistent UTI’s.

On a lighter note, my plans for a “get away” are getting closer to a reality. My fishing buddy and school bus mechanic Joe, have decided to take our trailers and “fish cats” to Butt Lake in Plumas County on the 5th of June. We plan on “hitting” the “hex fly” hatch with great anticipation and excitement. Now we just have to hope it starts while we are at the lake. Butt and Almanor lakes are noted for the excitement of this 45-60 minute frenzy, sometimes on a nightly basis. It only lasts for a short time per night but it can be the most exciting few minutes a fly fisherman will ever have.

In addition, this choice of lake allows us to fish Almanor and also surrounding creeks and streams. I can now begin preparing Dar for my absence in early June, I believe that with everyday conversation Dar will actually encourage me to go and relax, thus helping me to not ‘feel guilty”.

I did get away Saturday afternoon again with Elby. I met him at Oroville Lake about 2:00 in the afternoon, he already had been fishing with our boat since early thirty and we had a good afternoon and evening of bass fishing. In fact, I lost probably the biggest bass I have ever hooked, dancing on his tail 3 different times Elby was a bit late with the camcorder and then the nightmare of every fisherman……….. Watching a huge fish dance on it’s tail and grin at you as he throws the hook, my heart stopped, I yelled, Noooooo, **** it, OMG he was huge!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s why they call it fishin, not cat catchin, oh well, another day.

Well, I will keep you all updated, stay tuned everyone, more to come.

A big shout out to Gracie Ferris, keep up the good work sweetie, I read about you everyday your mom posts, you are doing fantastic, Nikki, thanks for reading and following Dar’s Recovery, A Journey Back to Life.

Well good night dear friends, please continue to pray for Dar. We so appreciate everyone, till next time, God Bless.

Love,
Dar/Danny/Jamiesue

Ps, pray for our weekend help Margie, she is having some test for what she suspects may be a hernia. Our prayers for her and a speedy diagnosis, and nothing serious.

Dar is laughing about something as I close, I can only imagine what that means, she is OUT OF CONTROL WITH LAUGHTER, I LOVE IT, :) :) :) :)

Good night