It has been brought to my attention that there's little lately addressing Chuck's health! Oops. Sorry about that ... I've been so preoccupied with the move and his new doctors. Here's the deal:

• Chuck has a staph infection; most likely caused by his PICC line (the line used to administer all of his drugs). The line was removed yesterday and placed in his other arm. He started antibiotics.
• His back and abdominal wounds are healing BEAUTIFULLY.
• His nutrition is going well - praise God! He has stopped the bloating ... but is still experiencing some nausea. The nutritionist is still tweaking his "food".
• Respitory is getting off to a slow start ... no time off the ventilator yet. They are decreasing his volume support daily. He started at 32 on Wednesday. He is down to 20. They typically wait until someone is at 10 before doing what they call t-bar trials (formerly known as trach collar) = time off the ventilator.
• It seems his therapies (physical, occupational, speech) will begin on Monday.

Good news: he desperately wants OUT of the place. I told him, "Good, do what it takes to get out!"

Please pray for his health ... healing from the infection, healing from his pressure sores, and that he keeps motivated.