Letter from Frida Kahlo to Alejandro Gómez Arias, June 30, 1946 Page 1 of 4

June 30th, 1946. New York
Alex Darling,
They don’t let me write much, but this is only to tell you I swallowed the big operation. Three weeks ago they proceeded to the cut-cut of bonesetters. And this medicine is so marvelous and my body so full of vitality, that today they proceeded to get me up on my pauper feet for two short minutes but I myself no lo belivo. The first two weeks were all suffering and tears, for I wouldn’t wish the pains on anybody; they’re buten piercing and dreadful, but this week