Two Paintings Together - I Named Peace

[Ern007]

As most people knew I was going in hospital monday gone. I will give update here.

it was eventfull day.

I arrived hospital 07-30 and was in 4th place for the op. That was good. I due course I was taken to operation theator and I had a spinal, it did not go in easy because of a twist in my spine but they got there, even better a short acting Spainal .Anesthetic - Good means home earlir. They fixed a canulla to my hand, but needle went through my vein - Plaster on and found another vein.

So op happened and was easy, I had a bad breathing spell for a minute or two, but went fine. They zapped everything in sight. So I was good to go when . Anesthetic worse of and I passed water, all done best time ever. I got my discharge papers and a blood bag for a psa blood test in 6 weeks, they found a nodule on my prostate, OK I have had one on my right lung sinse 2021 - so I will wait and see,

However Victoria ran Anne and me home, I went in house Anne followed and she shouted what's that - I looked on floor loads of blood - i must hadsnragged the plaster off but lookes like vein is popped, scared me because I thought it had something to do withn op, - then saw blood coming from my vein - Anne cleaned it up and now except for large bruise, seems ok - Staff at hospital brilliant so if psa test is fine - looks rosey.

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My painting I did two, much to tired to have to think a lot so painted a fantasy painting island in the Sky, and desert cactus in a damcing pose looking accross the water than met the desert, Desert Cactus and opuntia.

Together called PEACE

[sassy59]

We all need some peace Ern and your painting are wonderful. I wish you peace and I’m pleased things went well apart from the scare at home. Hoping that nodule isn’t a concern. Take care xxx❤️

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole. I have had loads of psa tests and been clear, xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

Good 🤞🏼xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

xxx 👍😀

[SusanEleven]

Eventful indeed! But it sounds like you did well and I hope there's only good news. And thank you for posting the paintings. Whenever I see one they are a bright spot in my day.

[Ern007 in reply to SusanEleven]

Thank you SusanEleven - my op was a success, so far so good.

[Greenthorn]

An eventful day Ern - thank God you have family around. As for the paintings me thinks the cacti were crying out for peace! God knows the world needs it. But greedy humans seek power and control over one another. Your sky island is so unusual, and surreal. I could sit and puzzle over that composition for hours. PS Did I tell you of a 95 year old patient wanting to fly back home to Florida. He and his wife travelled this morning. From hospital to airport by ambulance and then business class. And once in Palm Beach to rehab. I'd been visiting him for near 4 months. He finally made it out of hospital and I wait to hear more in days and weeks ahead.

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

Thank you David. Yes I won'tforget in a hurry, other than thet what happen, staff was brilliant, I think some leaders are dispicable and just in the game for what they can get out. Big decission on the painting, I had closer up views, but I think this showd what I wanted the best, i think you did mention the 95 year old - Good on him doing that distance, I think the climate will be a big help for him. I bet you do want a follow up after visiting him for 4 months,

[Greenthorn in reply to Ern007]

Against protocol, i accepted their contact details and gave them mine. Sometimes one has to cross the boundary lines, life can be like that - once you give all of yourself, what then can you withheld? It's a tricky one I know but my conscience is clear and I have done what I think is right.

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

Protocol is sometimes nessassary but not I would think In you giving contact and recieving contact details with these people one of which you cared for - Protocol can get in the way sometime against what is right. I reading your posts can't see any reason your conscience should be anything other than clear.

[Greenthorn in reply to Ern007]

I just heard "the eagle has landed". I presume they are now home in Florida.

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

Well that is good new for you David, Florida sounds so appealing during our winters,

[Izb1 in reply to Greenthorn]

So pleased your friends have got back home to Florida @ 95 that's a heck of a trip and hope he is well. We sometimes make friends with people and have an instant contact and good that you are keeping in touch x

[Greenthorn in reply to Izb1]

Irene, it has been some kind of miracle. Jim had been on holiday from England to New York. (He has homes in London an Florida.) He and his wife had travelled back from New York on the Queen Mary. Jim looks like he could be a US president, handsome and strong at 95, but at home in London by collapsed and was admitted to hospital. That was where I had met him and his wife nearly 4 months ago. He had been in hospital about 5 weeks without speaking to that one Monday he looked at me and said "hello David" in a husky tone. His expected departure ('cus he began to improve) was ten days ago but on Monday of this week his "infection markers" were up, and so the prospect of him returning to US was bleak. Praise be, the antibiotics kicked in, and late Tuesday he was cleared to catch the plane. Ambulance direct from hosp to Heathrow and business class. His wife sings my praises as how much Jim bonded with me and I've been instrumental in his recovery. I knew from the first time I looked into his face as he lay sitting in bed, that this was a man of world wide experience - a wise old King with a keen zest for life. Jim has Greek parentage but was born in New York. I'm sure to be kept in touch. I'm just glad he made it back for the winter.

[Izb1 in reply to Greenthorn]

Thank you for that update David, he sounds like a very interesting man and so glad you made him feel welcome. Nothing worse than being in foreign lands unwell on your own. You I am sure will be a great friend x

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

He must be one tough cookie David - WOW he collapsed and admitted to hospital at 95 years of age, most people would think that was it.

He managed the long flight to Florida, he must have loads of grit and an extermely stong constitution.

Hope you don't mind me replying to Irenes answer but really is am impressive story.

[Greenthorn in reply to Ern007]

Of course I don't mind Ern. I'm glad you were still following the thread. I'm just glad that he made it. As his wife texted me to say "the eagle has landed". I'm sharing this photo.

Discharged!

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

He looks remarkable for a 95 year old. Glad for you he made it.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Greenthorn]

Like Ern said, looking remarkable ! I’m glad he got back home safely.

[Greenthorn in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thanks HH. This is one of the most handsome men I've ever met. Broad smile and shining eyes. But since his 'breakdown' has hardly spoken - as if there is a disconnect. Only two or three words if we are lucky. A week ago I looked him in the eye and said "I'll miss you". He smiled and said "I'll miss you too". Honest, it brings a tear to my eyes.❤️

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Greenthorn]

That is very moving. Now he’s got all of us wishing him well too.

[Greenthorn in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thanks HH, he'd like that!

[helenlw7]

Your day seems to have gone smoothly, if a bit bloody at the end of the day! Just a wait for the results of the PSA test.

[Ern007 in reply to helenlw7]

It went very smooth helen - Until I got my vein popped. PSA there is history in my family but nothing has coem to light bar a node and I wait 6 weeks, in fact he put drawn 24th december, that's got to be wrong. I have a node in my right upper lung, tested every year and never moved, So as you say, just wait and see,

[Katinka46]

Wow…. What a tale. And I love the paintings. What an amazing visual imagination you have.

Apologies for my absence on the forum. I do get very tired and have to pace myself to get stuff done.

Your attitude to all you have to put up with is awe-inspiring. Well done.

Xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to Katinka46]

Thank you Katinka46 - You are quite right to pace yourself, not a lot worse than fatigue.

[rosco59]

Peaceful they are indeed and such beautiful colours. I’m glad the day in hospital went well and fingers crossed all turns out well.

[Ern007 in reply to rosco59]

Thank you rosco59.

[Numptybrain]

So. pleased everything went smoothly,apart from the trauma at home! Nodule just needs keeping an eye on but thankfully bloods are ok. Loving these pictures, definitely put a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing Ern and I bet you’re glad it’s all over.

Take care

Wendy xx

[Ern007 in reply to Numptybrain]

Thank you Wendy, I sure am glad, the staff where brillient, , no place though likr home.

[HungryHufflepuff]

what an eventful day, but I’m glad it went well apart from the scare when you got back. That was very dramatic even just reading it! I hope you’re feeling more recovered from it all by now. Thank you for sharing your uplifting paintings too.

[Ern007 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HH - I can't remember anything like what happened, anne normallt very calm was as shocked as I was, OK now.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Ern007]

I’m glad you’re ok now

[Ergendl]

Glad you're safely home and painting again after your outing to the hospital on Monday. Hope all goes as you most wish. No more bleeding scares, please

[Ern007 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you Ergendl - I think I can promise no more "bleeding scares" - hope once in a lifetime event

[Bingo88]

Good morning Ern007. So pleased to hear everything went relatively smoothly with your procedure and love the paintings. Take care. Brian

[Ern007 in reply to Bingo88]

Thank you Brian - In some respects an easy time

[B0xermad]

Hi ern you certainly had a scare with your vein popping ,it happened to me when they tried to draw blood its a bit of a panic moment. I'm glad glad the op went well and doing the painting whilst tired is no mean feat .I thank you for a little peace in a crazy world. On Wednesday my husband decided to build a trellis last week while I was shopping. I came home and he had put the ladder he was Standing on through his lower leg .he needed a tourniquet and ambulance to get it stitched up ,scary moments with me administering 1st aid.

[Ern007 in reply to B0xermad]

Thank you B0xermad - WOW a ladderthrough your husbands leg - That is dramatic, well done with the first aid . Women seem more calm in these events

[B0xermad in reply to Ern007]

Definitely calm and reactive on someone else but if it's myself I run about panicky lol 😱

[Ern007 in reply to B0xermad]

I thinknext time I will try it on soemone else lol

[B0xermad in reply to Ern007]

🤣😜👍

[Alberta56 in reply to B0xermad]

Wow! How horrendous. Hope you've both recovered by now. xxx

[Izb1]

So glad things went well for you Ern, apart from the vein popping which must have been a scary moment. Hope you are feeling well this morning. Your cacti look like somebodgy said "hands up " lol x

[Ern007 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you, the crazy cactus was supposed to dance. The vein popping was something else. x

[Lupino]

Hello Ern, So pleased all went well at the hospital and can imagine how your anxiety turned to relief when the procedure was over, even if you had a little leak of the red stuff!

Although you have been through a lot you still give us lovely pictures. Your almost surreal earth painting was interesting showing roots, may be showing hope of a new growth?

Take care.,🤗

[Ern007 in reply to Lupino]

Thank you Lupino - After my op and after I wanted to create something different, the Floating island painting I did not do as a triangle as I have done before. I think "almost surreal" -"new growth" I like that had not looed at it that way,

[Nula2]

Hi Ern, thank you for posting the lovely painting, we all need some peace in this scary world we live in. Brilliant your op was relatively ok 👍. I had that problem with a vein. He had tried several for a cannula & finally found one he could use. Then it bled every where, all over the bed, over my clothes and on the floor! I was lucky as it happened in hospital😁. Take care ❤️xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula - I enjoyed creating these two paining. a little off beat I know, I am ok with bladder. I have a nodule that I have to have a blood test for in 6 weeks, I have a nodule on my lung but it's never growm, They put the cannula in back of my hand, my veins are small there, when I have a CT Scan, they put cannula for contrast in the crook of my atm where large veins are. I bled at home. there was a plaster on but when I was going through front door. I must have dragged plaster off. Anne spotted blood and I though op site, then i saw it flowing from my hand, what a mess , Anne sorted it for me. was scary because a lot of blood.xxx

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

The paintings are great and the dancing cactus would brighten anyones day😊. Very scary for you both and what a mess to clean up. But good results about nodule in lung👍.fingers crossed for 6 week blood test🤞. ❤️❤️xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula. I think the odds are not necessarily against me with SMA tests xxx😀

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

👍😊xx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula. I think the odds are not necessarily against me with SMA tests xxx😀

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

👍❤️xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Did not know there was two lol xx

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

😅😅xxxx

[watergazer]

Gosh that was a scare ! Hope all is okay now. Lovely paintings xx

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you watergazer - I am ok but yep, was a scare. Now just a blood test to have. would you believe christmas eve; then free until into New Year, ? xx

[watergazer in reply to Ern007]

🤦‍♀️

[katieoxo60]

Hi Ern007, glad to hear the hospital went well . Last time I had a leak from a cannula it went all over the bed etc but it soon stopped bleeding, just like yours . You are lucky to have someone at home to help sort it out. Hope your PSA is clear. Peace

reminds me of YOKO ONO and John Lennon in the 60s. the pictures brought a smile to my face so you are making fellow sufferers feel good and I am sure you get a lot of pleasure from it yourself. Enjoy the rest of your day its lovely and sunny here lovely Autumn day no rain . Bye for now ,take care.

[Ern007 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you katie - yes I am lucky to have Anne to help. I hope PSA is clear, it runs in the family .bIt is just a node and no push for PSA, Yes I remember John and Yoko song. give Peace a Chance - I liked that. my pictures a little tongue in cheek but I was no on to be serious and I enjoyed painting them. No rain here, yet. You also take care.

[Patk1]

I love both of these Ern.youve a great imagination.the dancing cacti made me laugh >))Hope u soon feel better + receive gd news re results x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat, i wondered how the dancing line up cactus would go. was fun pat. I am feeling better but tired, need some extra sleep i thinkx

[Nicholatracy]

love the paintings 🐞 glad everything went well. Stay strong 🐞

[Ern007 in reply to Nicholatracy]

Thank you Nicholatracy - I sure will try and stay strong. My bladder they zapped it all, just the test on anode to get over,

[PaperQueen]

Glad your op went well Ern, apart for the troublesome vein, scary. Your paintings always bring joy, I love seeing them. Particularly love your island in the sky would love to be transported there on this rather dull day. My goodness do we need peace! x

[Ern007 in reply to PaperQueen]

Thank you PaperQueen - We do need peace that's true, I liked painting that island. Yea dull here also., roll on spring. x

[PaperQueen in reply to Ern007]

I'll second that! x

[Alberta56]

Where to start? First I'm glad the op went so smoothly and sorry you had that gory moment in your own hall- why couldn't it happen at the hospital? Hope the PSA goes well on Christmas Eve. I love both the paintings- had to have a bit of a think, especially about the Floating Island-quite surreal. Loved the dancing cacti. My own cacti show no inclination to join the dance- they are just settling down for their winter rest.🌵zzzzz. Chris xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you Chris. Was quite a shock, I thought is was coming from op site, seems ok now just bruised.

Annes Cactus don't dance either Chris, she is getting greenhouse ready for the winter, in Lancashire su zero temps next week according to the BBC xxx

[Dottie11]

So glad it went well and the bleeding was ok in the end. I had been wondering how things went. Peace is what we need right now in oh so many ways. The tree, house and its uprooting is especially though provoking. Very clever . Thank you and take care. xx

[Ern007 in reply to Dottie11]

Thank you Dottie . Yes after hospital I wanted something cheeful to paint. you also take care. Foggy here in lancashire. xx

[Dottie11 in reply to Ern007]

Thank you. Very November foggy, mist, damp and lots of leaves everywhere but today sunshine. Last year a dried leaf got blown into my car. Rattled away for weeks. xx

[winnabago]

Glad your doing quite well, I like all your paintings, you are very talented.

[Ern007 in reply to winnabago]

Thank you winnabago, and the op was a success, just one test in 6 weeks.

[Mavary]

what are you like. Ripping plasters off. Good job it wasn’t a lot worse. I bleed a lot once I start.

I quite like The Island in the sky. Nice and quiet.

[Ern007 in reply to Mavary]

LOl I did not know I had,they should have put me a decent one on. Yes I liked painting that one..

[Mavary in reply to Ern007]

I quite agree.

[SharonMcKnight]

Cannot say it enough-I love your skies and water!!!

[Patk1]

I've come back to look at these again,and they make me smile ea time.i always love Yr reflections of moon across the water x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat - That was the fun one out of the two. x