I have returned to you now at the turn of the times

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Hey there,

I owe you all a massive apology for not being online much. Believe it or not I have been reading threads on here when I can. I am so consumed with uni work at times that even 5 minutes is a challenge to find. Last night SK put a virtual toe up my arse and told me to get myself on here and interact and I am scared that she will follow the toe incident with a boot covered foot up my backside if I do not do what I am told. More to the point though I want to be back on here and talking with you fine people.

*hugs* all around and I hope that you can forgive my busy-ness?

Mikex

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I know, I'm just such a heavy!!! Just miss you, Bud!

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Miss you too, but there is no need to miss me any more, I am back online as much as I can be :D x

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Chat is not working again! Either one!

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Stupid chat is a pain in the backside... in the meantime how about a poem I wrote... from Rossi's point of view:

I see the people on the chair,
And wish I could be sat right there,
To cuddle up with my boss,
And have him cuddle me, Ross.

It is night time and they've gone to bed,
Making sure I am quite well fed,
And as they close the kitchen door,
They argue who loves me more.

Morning comes and I wake up first,
If I don't pee soon my bladder might burst,
I whimper and scratch at the door,
Until my Peter Steven can't take it any more.

He gets up and takes me for a nice long walk,
Then in to bed I go and to Mike I talk,
I snuggle up and he fusses me too,
And says to me "I'm glad to see you".

Then I hear the clatter of my bowl on the floor,
And know that Peter has fed me some more,
He makes me wait and I cant help but pounce,
Its not my fault I have an inbuilt bounce.

He feeds me and I eat up quick as lightning,
To someone not knowing me it would be frightening,
Then I trot back and pester my boss,
Until he says I am a good Ross.

A Poem by Rossi (Yellowness) Steven

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Hey, your University studies come first, they have to!

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Nice poem!

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Thank you :)

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I will spend at least a few minutes a day on here though... it is much easier to work if I can relax as well x

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Welcome back! It's good to see you, Mike, and it's always nice to have the male perspective on fibro matters.

I'm really happy to hear that you're doing so well with your Uni. work and I do understand that your college work always comes first.

It's also nice to hear you sounding so good. I hope that everything has been more positive for you lately, Mike.

So how are things with your fibro? Looks like you're managing it pretty well with your college work and your creative endeavors, so good on you! I'd love to do more creative work but always feel too punked out to do anything about it.

And btw, your poem is cute. But who is Ross?

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Rossi is my yellow labrador

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As for how I am... well better than I have been mentally. Have stopped cutting anywhere near as much and have been smiling for. Pain-wise I am still about the same despite having doses of things put up and new cream to heat up sorer areas.

I have passed my first uni assignment and am debating on starting the second one this evening.

ps: you are one of the people I missed the most because I spoke to you more before I stopped coming on as much xx

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OMG! Ross is so, so CUTE!!! And so are the other labs. LOVE dogs!!!

Well, now I shall have to re-read your poem, of course, to see it from Ross's POV.

Done. Oh, it is SO cute! How thoughtful of you to write about your dog, from his point of view. He's one lucky boy, I'll tell you that.

Hey, I'm really glad to hear that you're cutting less. I do know how awful emotional pain can be, especially in your 20's and 30's but it does get better once you start letting out your secrets to a safe person. Funny how that stuff kind of loses it's power over you once it sees the light of day.

Mike, you're doing an amazing job, what with going to school to be a lawyer when you're in so much pain. I give you so much credit, because it's SO hard to get up, get motivated and get going when you're dealing with non-stop pain. That you're doing it says a lot about your determination, which is a great trait for a lawyer, I am sure.

And how cool, you've passed your first uni assignment! Good for you, Mike! Great job. You and my son are my two college boys, so make me proud again on your second assignment (I always tell my son that, too, btw.)

I'm pleased that you missed me too and I'm glad to help you out. I so, so know where you're coming from and I think it's really important for people like us, who've had rough childhoods, to have someone who believes in us so we can be our best.

So welcome back! And please visit us as often as you can, Mike.

Hugs,

Petunia

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The doggies are looking good!

So glad to have you back! Sorry I have not been on much, snow is coming and I am feeling it in my poor old bones! ugh!

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Love the poem, Mike. I sure can relate when it comes to our dogs. I have a black lab mix who is I seem to treat like my 3rd child. He gives me that unconditional joy! sounds like you’ve been very busy with school - a great feat when one is in pain. Keep up the good work :slight_smile: hugs~ Sandi

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Welcome bk mike xxhugs angie x

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*hugs* xx

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I am doing as much work as I can... it is hard sometimes but I know that I need to force my way through the pain.

Dogs, and for me especially labradors, are the most amazing of companions. They know when you are ill, when you are sore, when you are lonely and when you are hurting and are always there for you. The unconditional love from them is the nicest feeling in the world really xx

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Hey there,

Rossi woofed his approval at you liking his poem :-)

I am really hoping that emotional pain can disappear... I hate it... it is like a millstone around my neck and I feel it is dragging me backwards whilst I am screaming at it to stop :(

I will visit as often as I can... if if you notice me missing, send me a message because it comes straight through to my email and I will pop on to at least explain why I am temporarily away and tell you when I will be back xx

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I think it may snow here, it has been in parts of England it is has snowed all over the hills here but not on the island yet (at low points I mean). Hope you can keep warm and feel better soon xx

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Hey Mike,
ah I love it !!! How lucky is Rossi ??? I’d say soo very loved, he is adorable… !!!
You sound good, and I’m sure hugs & love from Rossi has helped
So glad you shared…

Hugs & blessings
dee