Yes, We're Still Going to "Post" Updates

Sorry! Our updates have been non-existent for the past week and many are asking how Daryl is doing with his recovery at home. Let me update you, beginning with Daryl's new "look" in our family photo on the left. Those who have come to visit with him over the past weeks have acknowledged that they wouldn't have recognized him if he'd walked past them!


Just as a reminder, Daryl started out (prior to surgery) around 195 lbs, ballooned up to the 230's with fluids while in the hospital, and is now down around 170. Quite a shock to his sytem and part of the reason his energy level/stamina are rather low.


He had a few really good days over the weekend, getting out for a few errands with me and helping a friend do a little work in our front yard. He was even able to go to church for the 1st time since he's been home. They were good days.


Monday night he had an epidsode of illness, probably due to food he'd eaten before bed. That impacted his energy level yesterday and was a bit of a setback. So, as before, it's two steps forward and then one step back.


We are blessed with friends who have called and stopped by to keep him in touch with the rest of the world. He's talking on the phone to work colleagues and anxious to get back to doing something interesting with his time instead of sitting/laying around the house in recovery mode.


I'm hoping his food intake will increase and that his body will get the nutrients it needs on such a small quantity of food. And hopefully the warmer weather this week will give him the right environment to get out and walk some more to build up his stamina.


Your continued prayers are coveted - we're still "in this"!!! Love to all -