Victoria,
First and most important: May your surgery tomorrow be smooth and effective, and may your recovery be swift and complete. You will be in my prayers. Take your time getting back on the MB, but when you do feel up to posting, please let us know how you are doing.
Now on to lighter fare: What a perfect present Clark (and you) came up with. And regarding Lois' last thoughts in this part: The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
And if this is the quality of your writing when you are having to endure so many physical difficulties, I can't imagine what your writing will be like once you are feeling better. I can't imagine -- but I am looking forward to finding out.
Joy,
Lynn
