Looks like the next three days are for resting. New changes in Chuck's lungs: he has a lot of fluid on them. The belief being that he was pumped full of fluids upon arriving to the E. R. With poor nutritional status and low protein levels, the fluid went out into the body rather than being filtered through the bloodstream. He sounds gunky ... we are hoping there is no pneumonia. Please pray for clear lungs. In the meantime, Chuck is receiving lasix (which pulls off the excess fluid).

His memory is better today. He remembers yesterday ... which is a HUGE improvement.

The plan is for Chuck to return to Baylor Specialty on Monday. Dr. DeLeon is axiously awaiting his arrival. She has not been able to visit over here, but asks about Chuck continually. The wound-care nurse came today. Chuck's wounds are holding stable ... with some improvement in various areas.

Believe it or not ... I think Chuck is putting on some weight. It's hard to tell ... as he may be swollen from the fluid. However ... he seems more fleshy to me! Who'd have thunk ... Chuck Picciuti fleshy??

I know many of you are wanting to help us. Believe me ... the #1 thing you can do is to remember Chuck in prayer. Prayer is very powerful. However, I know how it feels to want to do something ... to see it's immediate impact .... Alas, this one is out of our hands! Please know how much your prayers help ... how much they mean ... how much they do for me and Chuck! When this is all over ... you can all get together and send me and Chuck on a luxury cruise! How's that?