Once again, it’s time for a look in the rearview mirror. I thought 2007 would be the year I finished with WTF Disease. It wasn’t. I continue to hope and pray that 2008 will be. This wasn’t a great year here on the blog, but it was a little better than the one before, because once I accepted that WTF was going to hang around, I learned to sidestep it more often, and do some of the things I wanted to do. Like blog.
The wildest time had here was definitely when we threw Bucky the Househotting. OK, I said Bucky and Househotting. I don’t think more explanation is required.
In skimming the archives, I found a couple of posts that adequately answer the question, “Is she really that strange?” The first one makes me sing Janet Jackson’s old “Rhythm Nation,” except I change it to “Urine Nation.” And the other, well . . . it’s a good thing my therapist is right next door.
As I said, WTF continues. The description of it here remains accurate, with one change. I have scheduled an appointment at one of those centers. It’s at the University of Maryland instead of Hopkins, though. It’s in February.
Sometimes when I write a really silly or irreverent post, the little Southern Baptist girl (with a strict daddy) in me says something like, “What if those are the last words you ever write?! Is that what you want your legacy to be?” And that sort of thing. And I guess if I were suddenly (or otherwise) unable to post again, what I would really want to leave you with are these two posts.
And finally, the experience that made me laugh the most, that I tried to share with you, was when LG and I tried to rename her basketball team, and then you all helped.
As has always been the case here, any post is mightily enhanced, if not upstaged, by your thoughtful, profound, and/or hilarious comments. I read them sometimes to lift me up. Thank you for that.
And thank you for making a really tough year, considerably less tough, with your visits and with what you’ve written on your own sites. I wish you love, peace, health, success, faith, clarity, and every good thing in the New Year.
What Was I Thinking? 
And we all wish you health, happiness and many more posts. I think we should all (your blogger fans) coordinate a mass “Happy Gay Thoughts” for you at midnight tonight (Eastern Time) in hopes that WTF disease is diagnosed and its ass righteously kicked.
Who’s with me?
Happy New Year Susie. Keep blogging and I’ll keep reading and praying till the cows come home. (what cows?) Best wishes for everything fantastic in the new year. Notes to your younger self.. I pray you will re-read them in 30 years!
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At midnight tonight, I will fervently be thinking Happy Gay Thoughts. And most of them will even be about you. 🙂
I’m so glad you’ve continued to blog through this whole WTF mess, and I’m glad that it’s helped you get through some rough times. My favorite part of your blog has become the Thanksliving page–I think I’ve learned more about you there in two months than I’ve learned from the nearly three years of regular posts.
Happy New Year! I hope 2008 is the year I get to meet you IRL (I haven’t forgotten about that anniversary photo shoot, you know!).
Happy Gay Thoughts for Susie! Yes, great idea, Jim!
I’ve been thinking about an e-mail I wanted to send you today. So many of the things I was thinking about were mentioned in your post.
I love you. You are an inspiration. May our Happy Gay Thoughts ring in a happy, healthy new year for you.
🙂
Wishing you all those things and more, my friend. So much more.
Love. Hugs. Prayers.
Well, I don’t pray much you know. But I do send “Please let Susie feel better today” thoughts out into the universe on a regular basis. Sometimes more than that.
You are a gift my friend.
Before I go, my 2nd daughter, who will be 18 on Saturday (yes, the day before your birthday), said something that made me think of you last night. We were discussing the removal of Christmas decorations and she stopped what she was doing, turned around with quite the pouty lip thing going on, and said “But, you’re going to leave the tree up until my birthday right?”
All I could think was “Dayum! We’ve had that tree up way longer than Susie has…but how can I refuse my girlie one of her birthday wishes?” So, the tree stays even if the other stuff gets put away!
Happy New Year sweets.
Happy New Year! And I really don’t think you should worry about your legacy. Anything you write is a joy to read. Keep ’em coming in 2008!
Happy New Year, Susie! I’ll be joining the group and praying for you tonight. Let 2008 be an WTF asskicking year for you!
‘appy New Year, Guvna!
*isn’t sure why he sent New Year wishes in this fashion, but isn’t inclined to change it*
God Bless you, Susie.
Love,
Peaches
Happy New Year to you and yours, Susie. Here’s hoping that 2008 is The Year WTF gets its ass kicked. 😉
happy new year susie to you and yours and may everything you wished for us come back to you tenfold!! (also, i second platy’s wish!)
Happy Gay Thoughts inbound to you, Susie! Thanks Jim, for the idea!! Bring ON 2008!
Mucho Gay Thoughts coming your way tonight and every night. Wishing you and your family a wonderful, healthy, love filled 2008.
Midnight Eastern time….praying the vibes will vibe the WTF into oblivion.
Happy Gay Thoughts Always, susie. And a Happy New Year, too.
Susie, I wish you were gay.
Is that right? Is that what we are supposed to be saying?
I am confused.
Am I supposed to wish I were gay. Or am I supposed to wish just that you have gay thoughts, is that the same as gay tendencies?
I hope you have more gay thoughts in 2008.
jim, that touches my heart, so much. I think it will touch God’s heart, too.
barb, thank you, for everything. I’m waiting up for the cows.
shawkey, thank you. For all of that. We will meet in 2008. 🙂
squirl, thank you for your faithful good stuff sent my way. You are a wonderful sister, and you inspire me, as well.
ladybug, sweet ladybug. I received a package. That is one of my very, very favorites. Thank you.
traci, that tickles me. Your daughter is right. A Christmas tree is essential to the celebration of a January birthday.
karen, thank you; that is so kind of you to say. Wishing you magic.
pat, thank you. I’m getting excited about many people praying at the same time.
mrB, thank you for the cockney wishes. You crack me up.
peaches, God bless you, too, and your boys.
platy, I think this will be a very good year for WTF to disappear.
robin, thank you! Tenfold sounds fine.
shari, thank you for your optimism. I borrow it when I misplace mine. xoxoxo
kranki, thank you. And all the same back to you. I continue to enjoy my exquisite new ornaments.
barb, as I said to Jim, that just touches my heart so much.
htgt, thank you, and a very happy New Year to you and yours.
william, OK, just between you and me, I’m not entirely sure how it all works, but if I wake up gay, but minus WTF, you’ll hear no complaints. (Wait, I’d better clear that with Jif…)
I thought I had wished you Happy New Year wishes, but now that I look, I see no wishes from me, so I will add mine to the bunch. Happy Happy New Year to you and yours dear Susie. May WTF be banished in the year to come… or at least beaten down a whole helluva lot.
Thanks, ck, and the same wishes back to you and the circus.
Thank you, everyone! Happy New Year!
My inner Beavis still cackles when I hear someone say “…your analysis…” Urinalysis, what?!?!?!
May 2008 rename it FTWTF disease and may the new year be so golden that it sweeps 2007 under the rug.
Don’t you worry, Susie. Jesus is on His way. Things are looking down for WTF.
BTW, Jesus likes being in the closet, but He must be high in there. Please be sure to make Him happy in your home.
Love to you! Happy New Year!
Blessings from Michigan, Susie…your posts are a warm spot in my day.
Happy new year, and of course, lots of Happy Gay Thoughts coming your way. As always.
Actually, I was cuddling my brother’s very gay cat around midnight last night, so I would imagine some Happy Gay Cat Thoughts came your way as well. (Sadly, that same cat was my first kiss of the new year…gotta start someplace, right?)
I heart you, Susie.
A HAPPY & A BLESSED 2008 TO YOU, Susie!
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
Happy new year Susie :-).
Your retrospective is a wonderful idea! Your two posts you would leave with are beautiful and I particularly appreciate the part about applying intellect to matters of the soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you as I read your blog and imagine how my mother must have felt years ago before her own WTF was diagnosed. To a healthy and happy 2008!