Well, I know I said I was going to leave the forum, but after some soul searching and receiving a number of the nicest messages, postings and emails, I began to realize just how much this forum means to me... Thank all of you for such kindness. I was overwhelmed at the nice responses that you sent or posted.

Usually, I sit at my computer nearly every night, doing email, checking out a few websites or maybe watching an animal webcam in some far off spot. But, I nearly always end up coming back to this site, and when I don't, it feels like something is missing or out of sync.

This really is a family of sorts, you know. A family where most of us will never meet in person, yet who probably know more about one another’s feelings than some people who are close to us. How many family members or friends can even identify with what it means to your life to have Peripheral Neuropathy? Pain, anger, frustration? We have all been there.

Minnie, my little Yorkie, with renal failure, is like my shadow. At night, she is so indoctrinated into our computer routine, that she automatically heads for her bed beneath my feet next to the computer. This week has been a real puzzle to her, and she simply cannot understand why “we” are not going to the computer room after my husband settles into his TV recliner. She stands at the door whining for me to follow along behind her, then gives up and resorts to pouting on the couch…

And so, in a couple of nights, after we get some things caught up around here, I will sign on and try to start catching up on my reading… She will be thrilled that things are back to normal again. There are few things sadder than a pouting Yorkie...

You see, I cannot give this up… I have missed you, my friends. Could we please try again?

Love,
Cathie

I am glad to see you back and posting again.

makes us appreciate those we miss more.

It's upsetting when someone stops suddenly and completely...being on-line, well you never know. I for one am really grateful you are back in my life! - j

Besides, we CANNOT upset Minnie's 'schedule' can we? Scritch her for me!

YAY I am so glad you are back!!!!!!!

Cathie, So happy to see you back. I was hoping you would come back.

Yeah!!! I'm glad your coming back and finding what helps you. Your such a great email buddy too. Take care and hope Minnie is feeling better and you too.

--there is little in life more inexorable than a small, angry dog.

(Coming back to us will probably help you avoid The Yorkie's Revenge. If you've ever experienced it, you know. If not--be thankful--it's too horrible to even contemplate. )

Cathie,
I'm so glad to have you back. You belong here, you are part of this family and so is Minnie. Keep her happy. We don't want an unhappy puppy. Glad you are here with Minnie.

Billye

Am so glad to see you back - we truly missed you

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*happy dance*