We did not get the news we were hoping for, but we know God has a plan for Daryl. All the biopsies, came back positive for cancer. This return of the cancer is extremely aggressive and circumferential in nature. The only option for Daryl is to have the surgery, which is extremely hi risk and very involved. The surgery will involve removing his voice box and esophagus, then “stretching” his stomach to make a new esophagus. The reason to remove the esophagus is, as the Dr Mansfield put it best “it is a super highway” to many other areas. He will have the A team of Doctors led by our super hero, Dr Mansfield, who is a world renown head and neck surgeon.
Daryl will have to learn communicate thru other external apparatus, but technology is always changing! The good news, if all goes well, Daryl will be able to eat and drink again as normal! I know he is already making a list of meals to have when he is able to eat. I think In and Out burger is on that from his last post!
This is a new battle, but we are ready to go to war with this cancer! We are blessed to have tremendous friends and loved one from all over supporting us on this voyage.
Fr Alex stopped by to give Daryl the Sacrament of the Sick- (Annointing with oils and prayers.) He brought us great strength for this next journey. Fr Alex also brought and a prayer card for the Blessed Charles de Foucauld,, who still needs to have one more miracle confirmed, to become a saint. Maybe Daryl? It is a beautiful prayer we are saying often. Please keep all the prayers and positive thoughts coming!
Love Daryl and Charlotte
Doc's Trek 
Saying many prayers and sending you so much love and positive vibes. Focusing on the result of Daryl eating and drink again as normal and being without pain and his health fully restored. Lifting you both up every day. ❤
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