I so love this blog, and even moreso the fact that you are a therapist. Please come for a visit, maybe you can help me.

Yeah Spring . . . I'm ready. I love the smile on your hedgehog. I just would not be that happy sitting in snow.

Yup, I'm ready for Spring too. Happy Sunday. :)

Hi.( I am standing the back of the "church" getting ready to make a quick exit and go play video games I just wanted to make sure you knew I was here.)

Susie, taken at face value I love this quote. Taken for all of the other things it could mean, I love it even more.

Here's to your springtime after your long winter. Sun's gonna be here for you soon. :)

Love and hugs, sis.

Nina said: "I love the smile on your hedgehog."

If that ain't a euphemism...well, then, it should be.

BUCKY! It's church! Ssssshhhhhhh!! You're making me giggle, and mom's totally gonna come sit between us if you keep making me laugh.

Susie, it's spring here. Know how I know? Cadbury creme eggs are EVERYWHERE! Now what we need to do is find out what the metaphorical creme egg is to make the WTF winter go away. I propose we each eat as many as we can until the answer comes to us.

BFE: Bwahhhhh. Hooray for euphemisms.

I think spring is not far off. I saw some cherry blossoms this morning. And that's not a euphemism for anything. I hope.

Happy Sunday, Susie.

that hedgehoggy smile says it all

Yes, happy Sunday, Susie.

I would gladly endure another year of winter if it meant that you could have WTF spring. And that's sayin' something, because I HATE the cold! :)

Happy Sunday!

Oh, oh, oh! I LOVE that picture! It makes me smile!

Amen.

Hi, Susie! Happy Sunday.

Ha! Bucky makes me laugh. As soon as I saw the hedgehog, I scrolled for her comment.

Absolutely adorable.

Thing sprink Susie.

OK girlie, but you know I'm calling you anyway. Love, prayers, peace and strength to you.

I love you, Susie. And you're in my thoughts and prayers constantly, whether you're blogging or not. You've got my phone number. I'm here if you need me. Anytime.

(P.S. My word ver is gurrr. And to that, I can only respond with ROWR. Hee.)

Oh Susie. I am sorry. Damned fucking WTF. Hugs to you.

Hugs, prayers and Fiero head butts, Susie.

Missing you already, Susie. I am still keeping you on my daily reads (not that I GET to them daily these days) in hopes of news of improvement. Love ya, girlfriend.

Thinking of you, praying for you. Whether you're here or not.

Susie, until you can come back here, we'll keep you in our hearts.

See you soon, love.

I'll be right here when you get back.

WTF is a stoopid SOB. S'all I'm sayin...

You know where to find me... for any reason, darlin...

Love you.

Still praying and wishing and hoping. Not going anywhere. Waiting for you to kick WTF's butt and come back to tell us about it. Prayers!!! (Word verification is pfmqmfg--is that a dirty word?)

No matter how long you need to be away for I will be waiting to hear from you again whenever that might me. Till then I will be sending prayers your way and cursing the WTF everyday for you ;) your strength is amazing, your perpective admirable and your writing has made my day more than once. Hang in there kiddo!

I'm so sorry susie things are getting really bad again. you're in my thoughts always.

I adore you. and your blog. mostly you. WTF? not so much. I think of you every single day sweetie and am so sorry to hear you are having a struggle with this f'ing WTF. I'll be here waiting. If there is anything and I do mean ANYTHING I can do for you...consider it done...before you even ask.

Impatiently waiting for you to get fixed and get back here to provide normal services of goodness and fun.

Susie I have been a lurker for a while now - always sending hugs and thoughts. I hope you don't stay away too long... with hugs from sunny London, helxx

Susie, you know we all love you whether your hedgehog is smiling or not.

You realize this means I must call you, right? And then Jif will know that the innernets crazies have found you.

Your in my heart Love and we will leave the lights on for you!

What? What? What?

No, don't go!!!(as I wrap myself around your legs while you try to walk out the door)

Seriously, though, I am sad to hear that you are experiencing more physical pain, and I sure will miss reading your frequent posts.

You are in my thoughts, even though I'm a total stranger, and I will be praying for the return of your good health.

... a little song , a little dance a little seltzer in the pants..I'm glad we make you smile.

Please bring "sexy back" soon.

That's the best "please kick wtf in the arse" sentiment I could come up with.

you are a bootiflies woman, Susie - - love and hugs to you and yours, always ~ ~

p.s. The previous 'sexy back' comment is great!

delurking to say hi, thanks, sending wishes for spring soon -- renweal, rebirth, re-vitalizing --in your life and health. best pink

I'm sorry I haven't been around much. I've been thinking about you.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

I'm so sorry. Just so sorry.

I hope your absence is a short one. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you.

I ran across this little quote by Leo Buscaglia, and after reading your blog, I'd like to share it with you......

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring: all of which have the potential to turn a life around...

You mentioned how much you appreciate your blogging friends, and so I guess that little quote can be for them too....I pray you get strength, and heal, so you can come back to write on you blog again soon...Sending you a HUG!

*hugs*
xxx

Susie, I don't comment here on your blog, mainly because you have such great, witty, funny regular poster friends that I can't keep up with them. But I always come here hoping to read your 'My WTF is cured' post. I know it will happen for you one day. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers that that day will be very soon. ((((hugs for you))))

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susie, please don't forget that you are just in timber lake. This is one of those logs in your way, but it's just timber lake. I 'see' you there in my mind's eye. I see you getting well. If you get bored while you are waiting to feel better, email me. You don't have to type much, just type the word "dream" and I'll entertain you with one of my whacked-out (off blog) dreams and you don't even need to respond. If I can help in any way, you know where I am. I love you, Susie.

just so you know, we're here foryou--and praying constantly!

Love and hugs

xxoo
Effie & Katie

teehee--my word ver says "bpman"--all I can think of is the batman theme song "du-nanuh-nanuh-nanuhna Bapman!"

Hey you. I've been doing less blogging and less commenting and just saw your update. Sorry to hear that typing is causing you problems. Here's to hoping it's VERY temporary and that you'll be back soon.

...and why is Lynn talking about Justin Timberlake? wtf?

The answer to your question, my dear Blogster, is two posts down in 'Lady in the Water*' (and, of course, in the comments).

I really hate WTF, I do. I miss you and check in every day to see if your poor hands are better yet. I hope you feel better, is it spring yet where you are? Does some sunshine help at all? Bloody WTF!!!

I've been reading and reading this every day and I still can't think of anything I can say to comfort you except that you are missed and we will miss you every day until WTF crawls back into its pit and you can come back to us.

like platypus, I come by every day just to say "hello".

Back again to say hope your feeling better....still thinking of you......judy

i...think about you...every.day. i am so angry at WTF and angry that i'm angry. i don't know what else to type, quite frankly. except f*** what-the-f***! excuse my french.

Hello Susie Q. Just stopping by to give you a hug and let you know I'm thinking of you.

Just stopping by, dearie. Here's a kiss on your forehead (*MWAH*!) to remind you that I'm thinking about you and praying for you.

Love and hugs, my friend.

thanks for checking in, and for emails, snailmails, calls, prayers. for everything. i love you guys. xxx

We love you, too, hon. Very, very much!

Susie... get those boots out. Put'em on..

hugs

spring should be here soon enough... i'm waiting for that, and also your return...
you're in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope Sunday is treating you and your magical hedgehog well!

Good morning sweet woman.

Happy Sunday Susie.

It's Sunday and even though I knew there wouldn't be church today, I showed up anyway because I'm thinking of you...and missing you...and worrying about you. Peace my sweet friend.

Hiya Susie!
Just stopped by to send you some love! Katrina is learning how to coo and goo and oh-my-goodness is it ever sweet! I said "Let's tell Susie we love her" and she said "aaah, guuuuh 'gurgle' ooooh" with a big grin on her face...that's love!
xxoo

(your word verif is telling me to redecorate; it says: sisellrg which means sisel(sp?) rug--might be easier to clean too...)

Be well and come back soon! I hope things get easier soon.

Hi Susie, back again hoping your gaining strength.....just know that your bloggers love you....get well my friend.....judy


A faithful friend is the medicine of Life. Ecclesiastes 6:16 So let us be your faithful friends....

Hey, Susie: Just stopping in to say "hi" and that I hope you are OK! I love your little hedgehog!! He looks so hopeful!! Have a great day, Susie!!

Cheryl

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.

I'll be right here when you get back....missing you and cursing WTF.

I kept chanting to myself as your blog site was coming up - please let there be a new post, please let there be a new post.

I'll keep checking and praying for you.

Thinking of you tonight honey.

Thanks for the birtday wish!

Hi love! Forsythia is beginning to bloom in places out here now, so the lovely season change is underway. I'm praying that you're soon to experience a season of positive change health-wise, too. Miss you.

Just stopped to say hi!

I keep coming by everyday and hoping that today is one of the good ones.

I just love that lil hedgehog. He's so cute looking.

hi, my sweet friends. i hope this isn't too obnoxious. just don't have a post in me. having a very tough time. i'll see you when i can. trying to stop in here and there. much love to you. xxx

No, not obnoxious. Good to hear just a few words from you.

Life can be really tough and I can't think of anything much tougher than you're going through right now. If any of our comments cheer you or warm your heart or make anything even just a teeny bit easier, then I'll come back everyday.

Take care.

I can't believe I missed this....what a complete ass, coming so late to send you my well wishes.

Hope things are thawing out (Spring) and you're still hanging in there like the champ that you are.

Well now you've done it! I was all giggly and stuff after seeing some pics of eclectic visiting in portland and I 'see' you've been here...now I feel like weeping. I think of you every day Susie. I wish there was something I could do.

Hope has one more letter then WTF. I believe Hope can overcome WTF.

I believe God is watching over you.

I'm still loving you, Susie. Still thinking of you. Take all the time you need. We're still here!

"85 heads are better than one"?

That's a lotta head, Ms. Fairchild.

Susie, I finally am able to obtain a way to read my favorite bloggers and find you are away. You, my dear friend, will continue in my daily thoughts and prayers as you have been. Blessings to you.

Damn WTF....hope they find a definition and a treatment/cure FAST!!!

Take care while you're taking a break. Hug LG for me. And hug Jif, though tell him it's really just a handshake from me ;) (I'm not in the habit of virtually hugging other women's husbands.)

I hope you're at least able to enjoy the company of your loved ones.

love and hugs,
lil sis

We're going to make it to 100 comments soon... and as Bucky said, that's a lotta head. ;)

I miss you. I'm holding open in my heart the space where you are healthy and free from WTF. I believe you'll be there again soon, I really do. Love and hugs.

still coming by to say "hi".

Word verification: "soekx", as in "WTF soekx!!!"

I stop by a lot more often than I comment. Doesn't mean I love you any less.

:-)

I love you, Susie!

Bucky, you crack me up!

Oooh, oooh! Susie's posted new pictures on Flickr! Dare we hope for a Sunday post?! Maybe all that refreshing is working!

Hope you're feeling better, Susie!!! Miss you terribly!

Hiya, you. Checking in again but sticking around to say a hello and a how are ya? Thinking of you all the time. Keep kicking ass.

xxoo

Wishing you a happy Sunday, Sis!

After the yucky Nor'Easter there is beautiful sunshine today.I hope you get to feel it. Prayers for all.

It's Sunday and I'm thinking of you. xoxo

Thinking of you, sweetie. xx

Just popping by to say hello and that i'm thinking about you

Happy Sunday Sussie

Hi Susie, it's almost Spring, and hopefully a new beginning for you... thinking of you, judy

I hope that the comments you read during this difficult time bring you comfort.

More than that, I hope that your difficulties are brief, and no more than you can bear.

Happy spring to you and your family.

I will keep checking back and hope to see you here soon.

This morning I saw the most beautiful snrise--the sky was all magenta and red and beautiful...I saw my hubby off to work then Katie and I had a nap, planning on going for a walk later on. When I woke up i went to get up and my ankle nearly collapsed--yup a storm rolled in. I shoulda known though "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailor's take warning", even though I'm not a sailor. We'll have to put off that walk til tomorrow! The snow coming down is awfully pretty too--somehow I think you would have been able to capture it beautifully on camera..that and the pretty sunrise!

Here's sending you a beautiful sunrise...xxoo
Effie & Katrina

Just stopping by. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Spring is springing and I hope you are enjoying it...you're thought of by me (and by the looks of it, tons of others) a lot (though I comment little, sorry) and I really hope that you and your family are doing well.

Take care!

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring Susie honey. I keep thinking of tulips and long sunny days and you. Just know that ok?

Thinking good thoughts for you.
xxx

Happy Tuesday, Susie! :)

I've been lurking for a long time . I've always wanted to say something pithy but didn't feel up to everyone else's standard. The time has come to say...thank you for the laughs and the thought provoking words you have shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Is Jif reading all these comments to you?
We hope so.

Love you lots - operagal

Hee hee

I wanted to thay thomething pithy, too, but I thought I would thpoil the nith warm mood... ;)

Thircus Kelli maykth me laugh... LOTth! Hope you're laughing too, sis. Miss you!

I'm still here, Susie. I hope things will get better for you. So many people care. 114 heads are thinking of you. As Bucky said earlier, "That's a lot of head." Have I mentioned lately that Bucky cracks me up? Hang in there, Susie.

xoxo

Happy Spring! Anybody feel like singing Turn, Turn, Turn? Can it be the time to laugh now?

Blooms and best wishes!
Dina

oIt's Wednesday so just checking in to say hi and to let you know we survived getting snowed on in London yesterday, even though Nils is still disparaging about it. (The snow, not London.)

Thinking of you.

xxx

hello, dearest loyal friends and readers of . . . nothing new. i have tried to come up with something resembling a post, and get my arms to cooperate with the venture, but so far all i've got is 'oh, fuck.' i'll keep working on it. not in the best frame of mind, but i'll keep working on that, too. lots of docs in the next couple of weeks, maybe someone will have some good news.
xoxoxox

Hi Susie!! Happy Hump Day *snerk!* (Sorry, even tho' I'm middle-aged, that phrase always cracks me up in the most juvenile way...) We'll be looking over your shoulder at all those docs.

Considering what you're going through, "Oh, fuck" is not a bad idea for a blog.

Still thinking of you and checking daily.

I'm starting to dislike the hedgehog.It's not his fault.

I'm with Pat "Oh fuck" is an excellent entry, or even a blog all in itself.

You are in my thoughts.

AMEN to the oh fuck.

Hi Susie! So glad to see you back kicking and screaming, for even such a short post as "oh fuck". We could make a chant out of that for you...

Still keeping a daily hope and prayer for you, and hoping the upcoming doctor appointments mark a turning point.

Yay Susie!! I'm so glad to hear from you in comments! "Oh, fuck" totally qualifies as a real post. At least it does at my place:-)

Oh crap! I was going to blog "Oh Fuck!" today... I can't do it now, it just wouldn't be original. Oh well... ;)

IS the "Oh fuck" post like a "I can't believe this" type of post? Or maybe it's like "I just stubbed my toe" type of post....or maybe it's like "So what do you want to do tonight" type of post?


Prayers to you.

Hello my dear. I think "oh fuck" is a totally wonderful and appropriate post too. It's good to see you this morning. I am thinking of you constantly. I pray all those doctors will have a clue. Love you.

Damn! I totally want to keep with the "Oh f**k!" theme you've got going here in the comments, but I'm at work and am afraid Big Brother will flag me. So just know that I'm thinking it without the asterisks, okay?

I hope all the docs you're seeing are finding some answers for you. And only good answers! Thinking of you . . .

Hey, Susie!! Glad to hear from you, even if it's just an "oh f**k" and more doctors.... Hope the news is at least useful - not that any news at all wouldn't be great, but it would be much nicer if the news was at least more than just stuff you already don't know.... (does that make sense? :) )

Anyway, have a great day, whatever it brings!!

Cheryl

P.S. My verification word is "ohzhxy." :) It reminds me of Big Bird's alphabet song from Sesame Street.....

Dunno what that hedgehog has got to be so darn cheerful about, is it being smug because he gets to be the first thing we see when we come to see if Susie is feeling better yet? Would very much like to see smug grin wiped off hedgehog's face and see him disappear in a flurry of posts about how WTF upped and melted away with the snow. Bloody hedgehog, he used to look so sweet and cheerful.

Oh fuck -- I nearly missed hearing from Susie because I didn't read the comments carefully at first!! Take us with you to all those doctor appointments. I guarantee you that a mob of people like this glaring at them will make them begin to sense the urgency with which they need to diagnose, treat and cure you. ;) Sending love!

"Oh, fuck" is about the best damn blog entry I've read in years. I think I'll go back for a second reading.

Susie,
You could write
dfjskfhidufndshfweuifhsdn$%$%jkifjdihfs

And we would simply interpret it for you at our whim.

Thinking/Praying/Hoping/Pining about you.

This comment has been removed by the author.

Note: MS Word has no spelling suggestions for "dfjskfhidufndshfweuifhsdn$%$%jkifjdihfs"

It doesn't have to be spelled properly for us to know that it means "oh fuck". Nope. We're just not that picky.

Just wanted to say hi. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi Susie. Just thinking of you tonight and wanted to say hi.

hehehe...word verification is whizu...may you whizu back to us and feel better too!

Happy Sunday Susie

I'm sending Happy Sunday wishes, too!

Happy Sunday!

I saw Kristine's Birthday Wishes from Biscuit, so I was hoping also for a new Sunday Post over here.

Miss You Much!

~~love and Huggs, Diane

Checking in. May your "Oh fuck" become "Fuck yeah!" very soon.

Good Afternoon Suzie. I wanted to stop by to say hello and throw some good thoughts your way. Catch!

Happy Sunday, Susie. I love you.

checking in on you...letting you know you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers...

Melissa

Hi Lady! Monday mornin' and Katie and I just said a little prayer for you!

Hugs!

YOu could do an 'Oh fudge" post which would make us all try to suggest our best fudge memories--like this one. On one of our first dates, hubby and I went to Ontario Place. So much fun! He bought us each a BIG hunk of fudge. We realized the problem when we got in line for one of the rides--you can't exactly hold onto fudge and go on the ride so we gobbled down as much of the overly sweet concoctions and climbed aboard the big swinging ship. The fudge sat like a ROCK on our tummies--my hubby had eaten the lion's share of the fudge and was feeling it bad! The ship started to swing--and so did our tummies-his worse than mine--he said with each major swing "ooooh the fuuudge" --I was laughing so hard I was crying--he was clutching his stomach and trying to maintain its contents...aaaah memories...

Needless to say, we haven't gone out of our way to eat large hunks of fudge since. That was almost 9 years ago now and I still remember it like yesterday...I can still see his face... :)

xxoo

Hi Susie,

I have delurked to wish you well and keep you in my prayers. I think of you everyday. Down with WTF!! Up with Susie.

Hugs,
Jane

Hi! Just dropping by with a cup of tea and some books to read. Thought maybe you'd like some companionship. Although looks like there's lots of others here too, so I'll just sit in the corner reading until you need something. Love you!

I am a lurker, too, and I am coming out to wish you well. I always loved reading your blog and keep checking in lately to see if you've posted -- not just because I'd like to read a new post but more because that would mean you're feeling better. Wishing you health......

Hi sweetie, I'll keep my distance because of Nils's dreadful germs, with which he's infected me, but wanted to stop by and say hello.

Still hoping & praying.

You've been on my mind so much Susie. I've been trying not to stop by but tonight am unable to help myself! Thinking of you, praying (or whatever) for you and holding you close in spirit sweet friend. {{{{{Susie}}}}}

Happy Wednesday, Susie. I had a call from Alcazar. He wanted me to tell you he's practicing his mint-crushing since it's almost mojito season. We'll have to put that boy to work soon.

Hi, Susie. You're on my mind today.

hey susie,

I'm on holiday in boston and dropped into an internet cafe to check on your site. Hoping that since my bestest wishes for you do not have to cross an ocean, they will be stronger. Spring is just about to kick in for boston, hope yours is too.
Love, Katie

I'm here.
I care.

And I'm as late of a Kate as ever:)

Hey, Susie: Just stopping in to see how things are, and to say "hello" and "Happy Friday." In minor news of no import, my sprained ankle is doing much better. I sprained it running with my dog in the park 12 days ago. He was chasing a squirrel, and I was hanging onto the leash.... (I have to say, though: I did a near-perfect shoulder roll following the spraining. Landed flat on my back looking up at beautiful blue sky! :))

Now, if that doesn't make you at least giggle, I didn't tell it right.

Have a good day, Susie!!

what they said

Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I'm thinking about you.

Howdy Miz Susie

Popping by to say, "Hang in there" and "Love you" and "Take care." You are in my thoughts.

Welcome to the weekend, Susie! I hope that we'll have an April Fool's surprise tomorrow. Enjoy spring break with your family!

Your pictures led me over here.

Hugs to you Sweet Susie. Thinging and praying for you.

Like others I just thought I would stop by to say hello and let you know that I still stop by every now and then hoping to catch an update. Till then may the sun be strong and your strength be stronger.

Happy Sunday, Susie. I hope you're doing better. xx

Oh Susie....still checking in and praying for some good news that you feel better. I miss you!

Happy Sunday . Happy April Fools Day.

Happy Sunday, Sis! Leave it to William to bring up April Fool's Day.
;b

It's Sunday...I'm here for church!

(You can tell because I'm wearing my good chaps)

Susie,
Can't blame you for having nothing to say. I rarely think of anything that I believe to be worthy of posting. But I speak for the masses when I say we long for a word from dear you.
Sally

Hi Suzie. Today I really noticed the grass is looking a little greener and the scent of spring soil. I hope you and the family are enjoying spring too.

Loves and hugs Susie.

Hey Susie, just coming by to say howdy and let you know I am still thinging of you.

I don't know what I am thinging of you but still thinging of you I am.

I think of you sometimes too. Just so you know.

Hugs and kisses to you. Happy Sunday.

My soul keeps pushing, trying to force good health and healing toward you, or to force our Somone Up There to force it.

I hate that it is apparently not working the way I'd wish.

But you, you I think = fabulous. Thinking of Susie and her writing always brings a warmth, a grin-- and then the fierce soulpush.

I praypraypray you have a break in the stormclouds, and at at the very least some times that are better than "oh fuck".

Still praying for you, internet friend.