Chuck had a busy day! First, physical therapy increased to 15 minutes. Second, Dr. DeLeon removed some of Chuck's sutures. She thinks the wound looks good. She also gave him the go-ahead to sit up 30 minutes for meals ... rather than the 15 minutes previously prescribed. If all looks good on Wednesday, she will remove more sutures. If Chuck's back looks good one week from now, he might get a new bed ... no more sand bed. A new bed means easy transfers ... which means he can try sitting in his wheelchair! Finally, Dr. Brancaccio gave us an idea of the next step with the lungs. Chuck's trache will be capped, and he will breathe through his nose and mouth. If that goes well, the trache comes out. I praise God for all of these wonderous events!

Now, for prayer request ... Chuck's back looked raw after dinner (the first 30-minute meal session). Please pray this is not a setback ... that his wound heals. Wound care will take a look at his back in the morning to make sure all is well. Please pray for healing.