The good, the bad, and the boring:

Good = Chuck's nutrition gets better with each day. The nutritionist has added banana flakes and protein to his meals. (His meals consist of a big bottle of Ensure-looking stuff). This delightful banana-protein combo is mixed with water, and is then "shot" into his j-peg via syringe. The banana flakes will provide some much needed fiber as well as some potassium. The protein powder will help with his healing. By the way, the man is up to 117 pounds! That's quite a leap from his typical 87 pounds.

Bad = the incision on Chuck's back looks "questionable" to me. He spent three hours on a regular bed Friday ... in order to get his new PICC line. Yesterday the nurse changed the dressing on his back, and I could see where his incision was pulling apart in some areas. Pray, pray, pray! Quick switch back to GOOD = Dr. DeLeon (wound care doc) is on the case. I feel she will be able to help his back heal. So ... this situation is a mixed bag. I'm trying to keep my eyes on God rather than the situation. He's faithful ... no matter the outcome ... God will take care of us.

It is boring here! It is very low-tech ... very quiet ... very slow ... seems like the perfect place for me. However, we are just waiting...waiting...waiting for Monday. In the meantime, I've been trying to meditate on: "Wait patiently on the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently on the Lord." It takes a great deal of bravery and courage to be patient!