Greetings my dear dear friends. I have been away for far too long, wallowing in self pity, depression and pain.

Once again, on the 14th, I shall go under the surgeons knife. This time for the removal of my right mandible. The 136 cGys of radiation have taken their toll and the radiation necrosis has claimed this bone. The pain has grown to unbearable heights and it is time to do something about it. Attempts at debridement having failed, only causing more pain, it is time to remove it. Hopefully this will solve the pain problem.

I miss you all so much. I will try my best to get back as often as possible from now on. Helen, I will start planning another gala for the Island, I promise.