Morning update:
Chuck is continuing to improve. The tracheostomy will take place today at 2:00. It will take less than 30 minutes. It will take place "bedside" = cool, doctor lingo for "in his own room." He will be completely "out."

Stacie has gone back home - and we all will miss her so much! She did so much to ease our minds and lift our spirits. She has been a great coach: she pushed us when we needed pushing; and encouraged us when we needed encouraging. Basically, she lightened our load and made this whole experience bearable. As Mom said, "We needed you more than we knew!"

Please say a quick prayer for the Waugh family. They have been with us in ICU from the beginning. Harry Waugh will be taken off of life support. His sweet wife, Winki, and their kids are all gathering to say goodbye.

I'll post again later today.