A Forced Vacation

I might be forced to take a vacation from writing blogs. How long? I have no idea. Over a year ago I developed pain in my right thumb. The doctor and I thought it was arthritis so he sent me to an orthopedic specialist who took an x-ray. When it came back and we looked at it, we all said "that doesn't look good!" The x-ray showed that the bones were completely separated and would require surgery. He gave me a shot to relieve the pain, giving me time to make a decision. Then more serious problems began to develop in our families and I had to delay surgery. Twice more I returned for shots and then I was informed that no more could be given to me. So, after the three deaths in our family, I've now decided it is time to have it done. So right now I am trying to fast and fight off coughing. In two hours I report in and if I pass the physical, surgery is to begin less than two hours later. They will fuse my thumb joint and do a bone graft. I am told that I might be in a cast for up to six weeks. And, unfortunately, it is my right hand. So how soon will I be able to write again? Keep checking here to see when more blogs appear - I have so few readers, I can't afford to lose more during this "forced vacation". I will appreciate your prayers. Hopefully, I'll see you here again soon.