Sorry there was no post yesterday. I was without internet while at the hospital (gasp!) It was a long and exhausting day for the two of us ... thus, no post!

Wonder of wonders, Chuck's back is looking really good. I had grown accustomed to comments such as "We've done all we can do. Let's just hope for the best ..." and such. Now I'm hearing things like, "Wow, it's looking good. See all this new growth ... see this healthy, pink area ..." Most of Chuck's sutures have been removed, and everything is holding! He may be moved out of the sand bed next week.

Now for the speed bump ... Chuck was given a dose of two medications that suppressed his respitory function ... thus, back to the ventilator for a couple of days. This is nothing to worry about ... just a slight pause in the steady push forward.