This was a very good day. To start the day off Blayzes primary doctor visited with us and indicated that she would like to get Blayze transferred back to Kansas by the weekend if possible. She was hoping to get the surgery scheduled for Tuesday at that time. She was happy with how things are coming along. She also said the strain of Acinetobacter that Blayze has is not the severe resistant type but one that can be controlled without much difficulty with antibiotics. BUT since we have been moved to the infectious disease floor we must remain there until he is transferred or released. Then the Renal Specialist came by and said as of now and barring any surprise infections, etc he is not planning or seeing the need to do anymore dialysis. The creatinine levels have lowered slightly without dialysis the past 2 days which is what he has been looking for to indicate the kidneys are beginning to kick in. The plastic surgeon came by next and explained the planned procedure to repair the right side of his face. This will involve some titanium plates and screws on the fractures. This surgery along with the closing of the amputation are scheduled for Thursday now, but we told them we would like to do it sooner if at all possible. This is the first time we have met him and he has seen Blayze since the day he arrived at the emergency room. We could see by the expression on his face that he is amazed how Blayze has recovered. He expressed to him that he should be on some show like Dateline Survivor or something because it is an amazing recovery. This is the type of day we have been looking for and feel very fortunate to still have our son who has recovered so well thus far and has handled things in such a positive manner. Thanks once again for everything!

Randy & Kathy Bahe

Thank you for the update. I don't know you, but I was wondering just this morning how your son was doing. I'll keep your entire family in my prayers.

Randy,

It has been a long time since I have seen or talked to you, but had saw Blayze on regular basis while he was at UNC and once again when I moved back to Colby to become a teacher at CCC. I wanted to let you know that Blayze and the rest of your family have been in my thoughts and prayers everyday since I first heard about the accident. I hope the news continues to be encouraging during this time of recovery and healing. I also wanted to say a thank you that I never got to, for allowing a complete stranger such as myself to come into your wrestling room and help out where I could. I will never forget that. Please tell Blayze to keep working hard in his recovery and that the Latoski's are thinking of him.

Regards,

Jim Latoski
Animal Science Instructor/
Livestock Judging Coach
Colby Community College
Colby, KS 67701