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» merian - Great article. Thanks! With all the problems I have with my Great article. Thanks!With all the problems I have with my parent's not understanding me at all - and, that was before fibro - I guess I am lucky in one sense. If I can't do anything about Father's Day, or a birthday - I can just make him a card of memories. He loves it. Just two or three things that happened many years ago. That way I can do it lots of times. Cynthia, would your Dad enjoy that. It doesn't have to be fancy. I just used colored pencils on a piece of typing paper folded in fourths. He liked it better than a store bought card. Mary Ann -- posted by merian » Jausten - The poem that I am sending my father is on my Father's Day page The poem that I am sending my father is on my Father's Day page on my web site for those who wish to read it. What I wrote about him is true. He has always been there for me, and although he doesn't understand my FMS, he is still very important and special to me.Jausten -- posted by Jausten » gramps-mi - Dearest Cynthia, Well I've been back again-actually I get her Dearest Cynthia,Well I've been back again-actually I get here and read your articles following nearly every reminder I receive. I am sorry, but more often than not I just don't find the time to post a message. During the past 15 months I have been reading and re-reading articles and books on fibro--I have the feeling that the more I learn about it the dumber I get-the same feeling comes with operating the computer so I have to be learning something. At least I feel better teling myself that I am learning. I remember back to the first time I logged into chat and had a feeling of 'home'. You and Michelle (yes, you TV) were among the very first people I talked to and started to learn more about FM. I have visited your homepages on several occasions and enjoy both of them very much. Cythia, I really feel that your advice of living for myself and finding humor have made my life much more enjoyable and bearable. You are swamped with research, home, family and health and always find time to answer important (sometimes frivolous) questions and lend encouregment whenever I ask. Without the computer modem and FM friends that I have met, my life would not be enjoyable at all. So, for two very special friends of mine--Yes, very special--Cynthia and Michelle, I want to thank you both for your patience and dedication to helping others. You both are very important to me. Special very soft warm gentle cuddly hugs to both of you Les Johnson PS Cynthia, how was your visit back East in the states? I'd enjoy hearing about your first impression and feeling when approaching "The Wall". Myself, it was very 'bone chilling' and frustrating knowing that so many lives were lost. I could hear and feel the vibration of explosions and cries of pain all over again. And yet because of you there was not fear and dread--your warmth and understanding were there. Thanks. -- posted by gramps-mi » Jausten - Thank you, Les.. I am more than swamped today. My purse was Thank you, Les..I am more than swamped today. My purse was stolen from the trunk of my car yesterday while I was trying to take care of myself and go for a walk in a park with one of my dogs. Now my day will be spent renewing cards, trying to remember what was actually in my purse, and all the other stresses that go along with this stupid act by some stupid people. As you can tell, I'm angry, and I could use some of your soft gentle hugs..*g.. The trip to The Wall was emotional. I cried everytime I saw one name. I left two poems and 4 letters at the Wall. PTSD is very real, just as fibromyalgia is very real. I saw many Vets there who just cried, and I know that they felt exactly what you did. When a helicopter went overhead, even I cringed. The memories and pain seem to last a lifetime, and it is you who needs the soft and gentle hugs...... Love you, Cynthia Jausten -- posted by Jausten
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