Chuck looks really great. It so encouraging...walking into his room...being greeted with a smile and a kiss. Thank you, God!

Chuck's lungs are stable. Currently, he has pneumonia and is on full-ventilator support. Until his swelling subsides, no changes will be made to the vent = no weaning. The swelling is being addressed with small doses of lasix (not enough to harm the kidneys).

As for the kidneys ... slow improvements. Chuck was on an antibiotic that was not good for the ol' kidneys. That antibiotic has been changed. We are still waiting for his numbers to come down (creatinine and B.U.N.). Also, his potassium level is a bit high. The doctors, nurses, and dieticians are juggling Chuck's intake in order to help the situation.

We are so thankful for Chuck's doctors ... for his nurses and techs ... for the chaplains. God has blessed us with the brilliance and gentleness of a great staff.

I am very excited about the benefit concert tonight. It will be so great to see everyone...to be a part of such an amazing evening. Thank you for loving Chuck...almost as much as I do!