Chuck's pre-albumin (protein level) was tested this morning. That stinker ... wouldn't you know it, his score came back 32.6 (normal being 20-40). I'm very happy for him ... but now I can't insist that he eat because he can just give me the ol' "Uh, my level is fine" spiel ... and he'll be right!

Despite the fact that the docs would like Chuck to stay, the care coordinator believes he will be leaving soon. Chuck no longer qualifies for specialty hospital status (this is good). He has no i.v.s; he has no infections; he's relatively healthy (all good!) The push out of the nest is coming from the insurance company. Here's the crazy thing, there is NO, as in ZERO, skilled nursing facilities in Dallas that accept ventilator patients. The closest one is in Celina (north of Denton ... in the middle of nowhere). So, we're contemplating coming back to San Antonio.

Please be praying ... I know we will wind up in the right place at the right time. Pray Chuck's wounds heal, that his nutrition improves (yeah, yeah pre-albumin schme-albumin), and that we feel peace about the next move.