Well.... After a weekend back in his sweet place at Sunnybrook, feeling welcomed back so warmly, El choked so seriously at lunch today that it took two staff members a couple of Heimlichs to save him. He went back to the ER with low oxygen levels and concern that there might be a residual something in his lungs that could lead to pneumonia. So now he is an inpatient at Mid Coast Hospital. He has some supplemental oxygen and an IV antibiotic, Tomorrow a pulmonologist and a swallowing therapist will check him out both to assess where he is now and to create future guidelines.  

Jesse and I tag-teamed at the hospital today and I will go back in the morning. The staff at Mid Coast is fabulous and kind, and we know he is receiving excellent care. But it's pretty discouraging to be back with lots of monitors and busy stuff.

And STILL he says his sprits are ok! What a guy.

Love to each of you; I will update here as I learn more. Thank you for your good wishes, which are still the best medicine.

Taffy