Hello My Friends, I'm facing a very serious challenge right now. I've struggled with the idea of whether I should share this information publicly or not. I don't want it to appear that I am looking for sympathy because I'm not. My challenge is no greater than many who suffer similar situations. All I ask is for your prayers, positive outlook, love, support and continued friendship.

I do feel it is important to share my experience in hopes that someone else facing a similar challenge may find something in my experience that will help them on the road to recovery.

I have been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer with spreading to my liver and my lung. I got the final word on that just this past Monday. It's been 4 weeks of  Doctors here and there to find out each time that the news was worse than expected.

Now I know where I stand in terms of what is going on inside physically. I have shared this with some of my close friends and others who have shared advice regarding what course of treatment I should take. It's been very confusing. Ultimately I have to choose what I feel in my heart because I'm the one facing it.

I've decided to walk the middle road. Naturally the medical Doctors were the main ones that found this situation and they have been great with me. Once I found out it was Cancer I found a naturopath oncologist who knows my medical oncologist and vice a versa. They seem to have mutual respect for each other and will work in conjunction with each other through my treatment process.

The cancer in me so so advanced that I feel that chemo is going to have to be part of this process. I go in tomorrow to have minor surgery to have a port installed into my chest so they can hook me up. I start my therapy on Monday February 19th.

There are many who disagree with the idea of chemo but then many of those I have talked to are not facing this. I can't eat solid food. I can barely swallow. I've lost 40 pounds and I know in my heart that this is the right choice for me along with guided nutrition therapy from my naturopath oncologist to help me get through the chemo and into my remission.

My spirits are good. I'm optimistic and positive I can beat this. Yes I am afraid too. Mostly of the process of getting through this. At times my emotions run high. Usually when I see my wonderful wife Mary and how she is suffering through this as well. When I tell my friends and I see their reaction it hurts to see them suffer that sadness. I also feel so wonderfully blessed by this because I can feel their love for me and it is a beautiful thing.

This entire thing changes ones perspective for sure. I'll share more of my thoughts and experiences as I can. Until then. Namaste my friends.