For those of you who have known me for a while, you know what is happening. However for those who don't I'll explain briefly. I have been ill for a very long time. I have been fighting cancer and a myriad of other illnesses for many moons now. However, in a couple of days I am being admitted into hospital to have the problems removed. It will not be an easy surgical procedure, and as such the risks are quite high... but with godswill I will return. I shall be in hospital for a minimum of 2 weeks, but more than likely 3-4 weeks and then daily outpatient treatments to ensure that there is no illness left. I want to thank everyone that I have met through out my membership here....new and old friends alike, you have all had a wonderful impact on me. I thank you. For sharing your thoughts, your art, your friendship, your hugs.... I thank you. Mike.... thank you sweetie for being the best MOD COW i have ever had ;] Blood... thank you for being the first Vue moderator, you taught me more than u will ever know. Varian.... your awesome..and your contributions made a definite impact on my work. Tesign - Bill... You are a wonderful friend too, and many times your chopsticks were there to guide me ;} Thank you. I am not good at this...This is starting to get soppy.... so.. Thank YOU ALL of you, for being you....and for encouraging me in everyway. I will see you all on my return. Love & hugs ~Beck ps. I'm still around for 2 more days...so be happy. pps. Hey....I want to see some GREAT art when I get back....don't let me down ;] ppps. Don't forget the Vue contest!!! But don't do too good.....I want to win (only j/k) maybe LOL..yeah I am joking, really I am wink I love u all...