We are trying to be patient as we await Monday. Until then, Chuck's still in I.C.U. We hope after his surgery on Monday, he'll quickly be moved from I.C.U. to a regular hospital room.

Chuck is getting stronger every day. He is amazingly patient with me, as I still lack the ability to read his lips. Sometimes I get a hit ... but mostly misses. I get all teary-eyed, and he lovingly tells me it's okay ... and then tells me not to be such a big baby.

Pray I start to accept help from those around me. Once I get tired and crabby ... I'm no help to anyone (ask anyone who has seen me after 9 in the P.M.)! Seriously, this is a hard lesson for me to learn. Pray I can balance helping Chuck with taking care of myself.

Love to all!