Putting A Fork In Lefty

So it turns out that Lefty was a bit of a problem child

and required two surgeries to get all the stinking cancer out

but as of last night and a good report from the surgeon

we can put a fork in her because she is done and dusted baby

so to celebrate I have hauled her sorry self into the studio 

I am utterly wiped out after doing this one sketchy painting

but I have to say it is a pretty awesome wiped out

and it feels like quite the achievement to be in here

especially as I almost took myself out just getting onto the high studio swivel stool

one armed, lopsided, drugged up and uncoordinated makes getting onto it a challenge

and I am trying not to think how spectacular my dismount might be when I am done here

It has been a few weeks of some amazing insights

like it turns out that Sinus has been foxing on the whole can't cook thing

and though the rice cubes did defeat him

he has managed to feed us all with suspicious ease

which makes me think he has been holding out on us for quite some time

maybe he needs to be renamed Foxy Sinus... has quite the ring to it doesn't it...

Not so foxy was his enjoyment of clearing the disgusting pump drain thingy

I had hanging out of my underarm for a week

it was seriously gross, but he would come bouncing in and drain it all with such enthusiasm

that I wouldn't be surprised that all my organs have been moved slightly to the left

due to being sucked out of place by his vigorous drain pumping

I actually think the glorious weirdo sort of misses the drain now it is gone

It also turns out that Phantom Steve can not only work the washing machine and toaster

she also has mad, previously hidden baking skills

not to mention she has the knack of knowing exactly what to say at the right time

and has been just about the best slave I could ask for

The dog has been no help at all however

so no new insights there, he is still dumb as a dish cloth

but he snuggles up near by and keeps an eye on me and his snoring is quite soothing

so his contributions are still worth mentioning

It has been quite a time

and I swear there have been more tears and stress than I would have thought possible

but we have been so showered with love and support by this amazing community

that I have felt utterly overwhelmed with positivity

from your amazing comments and emails 

which kept me company in the middle of the night in the hospital

to the letters, cards, gifts, constant thoughts and well wishes

 that you have all  been sending to brighten my day 

you all make me burst into tears every single freakin time

and I can't express how much it has helped and although the words are inadequate,

 I am beyond grateful and thankful to have you all in my life...xx