Thought I would take a moment to let you no that today is day 5 of Dar's new med Amantadine.

We started last Saturday morning, by Sunday afternoon we stated seeing some positive changes in Dar's personality and attitude.

Sunday we say more increase in her wakefullness and participation, by 4:00 pm Dar appeared to be getting even closer to her ol self. Her mom and dad called at 7:00 pm and Dar was very glad to hear from them and was more vocal than she had been in many days.

On Monday she began showing us even more of the "old" Darlene that we all have come too love and adore. Trying to say and speak those words that she has spoken before, answering all questions, working ever so hard in all her therapies that we do for her.

Yesterday, day 4 was the most impressive, from the time I got home from work Darlene was her perky, laughing happy self that we have so missed since her return home April 8. Full of life, full of joy and laughter, it was so good to have her happy.

I do not dismiss that just getting rid of whatever "bug" she might have been fighting has a great deal to do with her new energy, I am sure it plays a big role, I continue to watch and hope that this new med will be of great benifit to her and so look forward to the days ahead.

This morning, after a good night sleep Darlene greeted me with smiles on her face and laughter in her heart.

Thank you so much both of you for what you do for us.

Will continue to keep you posted, take care.

Love ,

Dar/Danny

Not posted at the time of mailing this email to the doctors.

Dr Doherty also asked us to investigate as to the frequency of Dar's UTI's. If something was discoverded that might indicate a reoccuring "bug" that we should make an appointment with a Urologist.

Evidently Dr Darwin has possibly found something that she believes might need to be checked out by Dr Lang,a Board Certified Urologist in Paradise. I have no idea at this time what Dr Darwin may have found but we have an appointment to see Dr Lang on the 18th at 1:15 in the afternoon.

Maybe we will get some answers why Dar has these persistant infections.

Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

D/D