A country scene.

[Ern007]

Well before my picture - I will give a medical update.

I go into hospital next Monday to have my Riged Cystectomy - or maybe !!

I was in bed weekend and got a call from urology - I have to go back to "Pre Op" as something is not right with thetests I had. Took them long enought, I had my Pre Op a while ago.

My eyes - No injection for three months, musical eye infection - Got eye drop AB to las 14 days - I have Red Eye sticky infection. My eye looks like I borrow one from Count Dracula.

I had no appointment but got a text saying don't forget appointment eye clinic Monday 04th - 5-30.

I go on today and said forget it, I don't drive when dark, my eyes dazzle with what I have and I am not having an injection while eye is in a bleed and I take bllod thinners.

So I did a simple country scene for a painting. Sorry over long intro, but saves a seperate thread.

[sassy59]

Hoping you get to go to your appointment on Monday and that your eye gets better soon. You’ve done really well with your beautiful painting and the colours are lovely.

Thinking of you, Carole xxxx😘

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carol, always a kind comment - I hope so also xxx

[Greenthorn]

You are a bit of a soldier Ern. Doesn't sound pleasant at all. What I don't get is your ability to paint such charming scenes when you put up with all sorts of health problems. Anything to do with the eyes or below the belt is a bugger. We have no option but to trust the doctors but nonetheless we have a voice and an opinion of our bodies that we can express if we are strong minded. I salute you and wish you a smooth ride! I was at UCLH this morning seeing one of my favourite patients, a 95 year old American guy,one of the most handsome men I've ever seen. He and his wife had visited New York and were returning to London on the Queen Mary when felt ill and "collapsed". He's been seeking recovery for nearly 4 months. His wife tells me today they have the green light for discharge and have arranged ambulance and flight back to his home in Florida where he will have rehabilitation and hopefully recover enough to return to home. I've grown quite attached to him.

Ern I hope you have the resilience to get through the procedures and that there is positive news on the horizon pray. Just gaze upon those beautiful clouds!

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

Thankyou Greenthorn - To be fair to Urology, they can't help me having a pre med thatwasless than 100% needed. I do get a re test on Wednesday, Pre opcould have let me know sooner, that was my only beef.

The eye clinic is another matter - Used to go every 4 weeks, if I needed and injection I got one, £600 a shot.

Things have changed - 2 months ago I had sticky eye and I had to tell then, het injected with that and you end up in ICU. Last time I wend different staff and I got treatment, Communication seems to be out off date.

I think you do a great job with your patient visits. it takes some dreartness from life on a ward. Wow 95 and abourd the Queen Mary, that guy knew how to live - Hopefully he will get backto Florida.. Despite him leaving I bet you are rooting for him to make it back to Florida. That was nice story Greenthorn.

If I get the green light on Wedneaday David, I will have resiliance come Monday and if all goes well, I will be home in time for tea,

[Donald_1931]

Best of luck Ern, I hope all goes well for you 👍

[Ern007 in reply to Donald_1931]

Thank you Donald

[SharonMcKnight]

I love this!!! I wish you could have got your eye injection today...

[Ern007 in reply to SharonMcKnight]

Thank you Sharon - I got an uniformed message, I am dissapointed but next Monday is crucial.

[BronchyBronwen]

Thanks so much for another lovely piece of art, Ern! Water lilies, swans and ducks in foreground are a delight and especially the purple you've used for the hills in the background with shading, as well as the clouds, lend a dramatic effect to the whole piece. Really sorry you're having a rough time with all else. Clever you to have the sense and ability in your artistic ventures at the same time. Sending warmest wishes for all the tough stuff you're going through. Crossed fingers and toes for Monday. 💐💐🌹 xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to BronchyBronwen]

Thank you BronchyBronwen - Being able to paint helps a lot. Monday all being well will be home same day or 24 hours. xxx

[rosco59]

Wishing you all the best with both forthcoming treatments once you can access them. Your painting is very cheerful and pretty. I do enjoy seeing them. I hope painting them gives you respite from your health issues, although I imagine it’s not easy to paint when you are struggling with your eyesight. Thank you for sharing your painting with us.

[Ern007 in reply to rosco59]

Thank you rosco59 - I am lucky to have art, it does help. My eyes have been put back 3 weeks, which is good and alllows me to get Monday gone,. You are welcome, I like to share.

[rosco59 in reply to Ern007]

Long may you continue to paint and show us your lovely artwork.

[Ern007 in reply to rosco59]

Thank yu roscoe59 i have no plans to stop

[Patk1]

Yr paintings a welcome sight Ern, thankyou.love yr colours,brightening up a grey autumn.. so sorry yr eyes a mess again,hope drops cleat it xx

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat - Everything is sorting, I finish my AB next Monday, and op will beover wit, and eye treament I hoe starts a week later. xx

[B0xermad]

Hopefully you will be able to get your op done and I wish you luck and a speedy recovery, you are certainly going through it at the moment what with your eyes also being infected and still able to give a lot of time for a lovely painting on top .you are an amazing person who is making everyone happy with your work .I wish you well

[Ern007 in reply to B0xermad]

Thank you B0xermad for your kind comments - What's happened is everything seems to have gone wrng at once,at least now bar the op, I have newappointments.

[Numptybrain]

Well you’ve done an excellent job with this picture Ern, it’s absolutely perfect, Lillie’s, ducks, swans a fantastic background. Just brilliant. Hope Monday goes ahead for you and your eye sounds dreadful and painful so really hope that calms down soon too. Good luck Ern , we keep soldiering on with this war inside of us .

Take care

Wendy xx

[Ern007 in reply to Numptybrain]

Spot on Wendy we all on here soldier on, thank you for your kind comments and suppoett. xx

[Numptybrain in reply to Ern007]

You’re welcome Ern , it’s a constant battle that we soldier on through with a little help from our friends.

Take care

Xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Numptybrain]

Thank you xx

[Rosa17]

Sorry you are going through all this. If only hospital departments spoke to each other it would make things that much easier for us. I hope your op goes smoothly. PsYour painting is gorgeous, colours are stunning! Xx

[Ern007 in reply to Rosa17]

Thank you Rosa17 - What you say is true there is no conversation between departments. Xx

[Collie4]

Another lovely colourful calming scene. I hope you get on ok with your appointment and all will go well. Take care, and keep painting.🙂

[Ern007 in reply to Collie4]

Thank you Collie4 - I put back the least importantto another date, I had to wasdriving me crackers

[Thepainterswife]

Things must get better soon Ern 🤞in the meantime carry on with these beautiful paintings 😍

[Ern007 in reply to Thepainterswife]

Thank you Val - Once I would have took this in my stride better But this in particuylar my eyes is something else, I am lucky I have Anne and my pinting.x

[Thepainterswife in reply to Ern007]

Your life is far from easy at the moment Ern but you have the right attitude -count your blessings and hopefully things will improve 🙏

[Nula2]

Hi Ern, as all have said I'm wishing you the best possible outcome for all that's ahead❤️🤞and thanks for sharing your brilliant art work yet again. Take care & I have everything crossed for you ❤️❤️xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula - I was overwhelmed and not like me,i have phoned all other than pre op and my op mondat, and had itput back to moresuitrable dates. xxx

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

👍👍😊❤️❤️xxx

[Dottie11]

Very sorry to read you are having such a tough time. You have done a wonderful job painting such an uplifting painting when going through so much. The colours and subject matter are just spot on. Thank you so much. Hoping you get there on Monday and that those poor eyes recover soon. I know we have been on a Halloween theme of late but your eyes are very naughty to have joined in. Take care and take it easy. xx

[Ern007 in reply to Dottie11]

Thank you Dottie - I have manafed to sortout the dates - Pre Op and Opcomes firt, eyes have bee resceduled, was a nightmare and only half way through AB.xx

[Dottie11 in reply to Ern007]

Its stress you do not need. But glad dates are sorted so you can take some rest. xx

[Ern007 in reply to Dottie11]

That's true Dottiea, always seeming to have to go somewhere. xx

[watergazer in reply to Ern007]

👍 that’s better

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you watergazer .

[PaperQueen]

Wishing you all the best with your Monday appointment Ern. I don't know how you manage to paint such beautiful colourful paintings with bad eyes, but I always look forward to you sharing your latest creation. Hope you get your eyes sorted soon too. xx

[Ern007 in reply to PaperQueen]

Thank you, managed to sort out th Now e dates that where overwhelming, So now get past wed and Monday and a break before eyes, AB needs to start working. xx

[winnabago]

Very nice, good luck on your procedure.

[Ern007 in reply to winnabago]

Thank you winnabago

[Alberta56]

I'm so glad you still managed to paint in spite of all you are going through. Everything crossed in the hope that your Dracula eye starts to feel more comfortable and that your other procedures go well. You certainly are going through the mill. The painting is lovely with the blue remembered hills taking their rightful place in the background. Very best wishes, Chris xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you Chris - I think they might name Dracula Eye after me - Yes painting has been a good help. xxx

[HungryHufflepuff]

I’m sorry to know things seem to be all going on at once. Thinking of you and sending lots of good wishes. Thank you for sharing the painting, it’s a very calming scene. I like the stream with the swans and ducks and water lilies.

[Ern007 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HH for your kind wishes, I love to paint animals, ina fiels river or pond - Satisfying,

[Mavary]

lovely picture.

[Ern007 in reply to Mavary]

GThank you Mavery, I like to paint birds or animals.

[Mavary in reply to Ern007]

I’ve painted robins.

[Ern007 in reply to Mavary]

Nice birds, I think I have once. Anne loves one in Garden.

[Mavary in reply to Ern007]

Such a delicate pretty bird.

[Ern007]

Yes and not nervous. We don't seem to get them where we live now, nor Blue tits come to think of it.