tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post1166019197033425586..comments2023-07-22T04:25:04.122-05:00Comments on Not Quite What I Had Planned: Hurdle #1Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325715096763265816noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-6834851878707061382008-09-25T14:42:00.000-05:002008-09-25T14:42:00.000-05:00Sorry to read that Blaine's cancer has returned. ...Sorry to read that Blaine's cancer has returned. Hopefully the testing speeds up. He's in my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>As a Canadian I would say it's not how long it takes to get a PET scan in Canada, it's CAN you get one. They are very hard to get at all here, if at all.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-53021061667281605202008-09-23T00:38:00.000-05:002008-09-23T00:38:00.000-05:00Hey Xanax is wonderful.Machelle my doc decided I n...Hey Xanax is wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Machelle<BR/><BR/> my doc decided I needed what she called a 911 pill. Xanax -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-39776037377117230572008-09-23T00:37:00.000-05:002008-09-23T00:37:00.000-05:00(((((Kristie)))))You just can't get enough of that...(((((Kristie)))))<BR/><BR/>You just can't get enough of that crap sandwich can you? I read your post the other day but just couldn't bring myself to write. I can't find the words. We just wanted to let you know we are sending you all Huge (is that spelled right? To late to think) hugs and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Can I stress eat with you? I am very good at it, as you can tell from my girth. Send on the sweets. And by the way, you don't sound full of yourself (er.....of ice cream maybe). Anyone who has delt with 1/2 of what you have deserves to have what ever they want. Something about walking a mile in your shoes comes to mind. I can't imagine.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Machelle, Mom to Elizabeth (ALL-Kids list)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-1695614544362496132008-09-22T20:40:00.000-05:002008-09-22T20:40:00.000-05:00Just wanted you to know you've really been on my h...Just wanted you to know you've really been on my heart. Honey, I think *I* need some drugs to deal with your situation, so surely *you're* entitled to whatever helps you cope. Here's a hug.<BR/><BR/>Claire in IndianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-75304977927355325112008-09-22T09:24:00.000-05:002008-09-22T09:24:00.000-05:00you are entitled!you are entitled!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-15318578020493781882008-09-22T08:07:00.001-05:002008-09-22T08:07:00.001-05:00Cut yourself some slack! You have every right to ...Cut yourself some slack! You have every right to feel the way you do! I don't think it is at all selfish in any way. I say eat whatever the Hell it is you want if it makes you feel better. Know that your family is in my prayers. <BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391568873920102529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-39757455234705434032008-09-22T08:07:00.000-05:002008-09-22T08:07:00.000-05:00Cut yourself some slack! You have every right to ...Cut yourself some slack! You have every right to feel the way you do! I don't think it is at all selfish in any way. I say eat whatever the Hell it is you want if it makes you feel better. Know that your family is in my prayers. <BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391568873920102529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-58949239872155306192008-09-22T08:00:00.000-05:002008-09-22T08:00:00.000-05:00You are not selfish, complaining, or pity partying...You are not selfish, complaining, or pity partying. You are like anyone else in your situation would be. You are sick of this shit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-560508611717971942008-09-22T06:11:00.000-05:002008-09-22T06:11:00.000-05:00the prayers have started in MN for you and your fa...the prayers have started in MN for you and your family! God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-18732252677335426792008-09-21T22:33:00.000-05:002008-09-21T22:33:00.000-05:00"Now, let’s decide what to do about it!!!!!!! And,..."Now, let’s decide what to do about it!!!!!!! And, I’m using lots of exclamation caps to chase away the hysteria!!!!"<BR/><BR/>Kristie- that truly is the funniest thing I think you have ever wrote. So damn honest and freakin hilarious too.<BR/><BR/>No one, no one, can judge how you will cope/deal/eat tons dealing with this. Who the hell cares about 15 pounds anyway? In the long run, it just doesn't matter. Well, there is all that hype about health and stuff...but screw it, you do whatever you need to do. Hug your kids and your husband close and try to make it through this. I know you will.Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682085546882054305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-32800809969027803342008-09-21T09:55:00.000-05:002008-09-21T09:55:00.000-05:00I am so praying for you guys! One day at a time.....I am so praying for you guys! One day at a time...I know..better said than done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-10157390970261621122008-09-21T09:22:00.000-05:002008-09-21T09:22:00.000-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with you.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-40400491293588837772008-09-20T21:34:00.000-05:002008-09-20T21:34:00.000-05:00Oh bless your heart, you are handling all this wit...Oh bless your heart, you are handling all this with more style and grace than many of us could. You have had so much on your plate, it must be the size of a flippin Thanksgiving turkey platter. You take care and know that the masses are praying for Blaine. Hugs...Flossiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898493799387417828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-36864384124158026692008-09-20T19:04:00.000-05:002008-09-20T19:04:00.000-05:00Take care of yourself, Kristie.... you're home, an...Take care of yourself, Kristie.... you're home, and you have family now to help carry the load (just wait til the kids realize that their grandma doesn't have to fly in with a load of dollar bills any more... that's even worse than no Seattle presents!). So, do what you need to to preserve your soul and your sanity as you enter the battleground yet again. Because it isn't just Blaine going in... you've been right there beside him. You might not have to endure the pain and the procedures, but you carry the fear and the heartache, as well as the totally up-ended life. Know that we out here in blogland are praying real prayers, crying real tears, and willing to do whatever we can from "out here". And even more, know that God is faithful, and He has promised to NEVER leave you or forsake you, and you can count on that!<BR/>With love and many, many prayers..Pam Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681029046120784248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-59769703893604684172008-09-20T18:17:00.000-05:002008-09-20T18:17:00.000-05:00Kristie;I don't know how to break the news...you a...Kristie;<BR/><BR/>I don't know how to break the news...you are normal!!! I always find when I'm faced with some major crisis that all those little things that normally I wouldn't notice become annoying. Yeah, even the smiling greeter at Walmart is annoying. Don't they know that there's something big happening in your life? And why do things have to just go on...can't they all stop for 10 minutes and get it?<BR/><BR/>I have that feeling almost weekly when some woman I know has a fight with her mom and complains to me (I lost my mom a long time ago), or some guy talks about how his dad called AGAIN (yeah, lost my dad too), or someone complains about how their child doesn't get special treatment at school. That one kills me - I have a child with diabetes, and trust me when I tell you, most days he wishes he wasn't so "special".<BR/><BR/>So girlfriend, kvetch on. Most of us here get it, are in on it, and are willing to stop our worlds for a moment to get on yours to let you know that we understand. Yeah, understand, and care.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to all of you,<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kimkimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325949453703869105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-73186061918981015092008-09-20T15:57:00.000-05:002008-09-20T15:57:00.000-05:00You and Blaine are in my prayers...this really suc...You and Blaine are in my prayers...this really sucks...go enjoy another bowl of cookie dough!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655714572835606928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-76151164812521743342008-09-20T11:08:00.000-05:002008-09-20T11:08:00.000-05:00Sweetie, the very fact that you are putting your t...Sweetie, the very fact that you are putting your thoughts into words, handling your kids and even making cookie dough instead of cowering in a corner sucking your thumb is a testament to your strength and determination. I have been in awe of you since I first 'met' you in 2005. Hang in there, all of you. You've got most of the free world praying for you all. Vickie(Travis AFB)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-22767760645165568492008-09-20T09:37:00.000-05:002008-09-20T09:37:00.000-05:00have read your site since before it was here, when...have read your site since before it was here, when it was kendrie's CB site that you maintained. just wanted to pass along my thoughts to all of you for quick action by the doctors, success for Blaine, and peace and some calm for you as you keep your family running as, well, a family. and if cookie dough keeps you at least close to where you need to be, dig in!<BR/><BR/>-abbe<BR/>kansas city, missouriabbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746374026814088685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-9016321000380112222008-09-20T06:43:00.000-05:002008-09-20T06:43:00.000-05:00Go ahead and eat all the ice cream you need--they ...Go ahead and eat all the ice cream you need--they don't call it comfort food for nuthin! The time will come again when you can concentrate on weight loss and your "skinny jeans" but this is not that time.<BR/><BR/>This is the time to do whatever it takes to get through each day and all of your many readers who love you and your family hereby and herewith give you permission to be distracted, to be cranky, to have PMS every day of the month and especially, to eat ice cream.<BR/><BR/>Praying!<BR/>Becky<BR/>caringbridge.org/nc/sarahsmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-6126074383670464452008-09-20T03:08:00.000-05:002008-09-20T03:08:00.000-05:00Devastating news. I am so sorry to hear about anot...Devastating news. I am so sorry to hear about another relapse, as if you had not had enough already. And I just want to comment upon this: <BR/><BR/>"(I KNOW!!! Can you believe it??? She’s STILL talking about herself, and her husband has CANCER, and she’s got to be the most self-centered person on the planet!!!)"<BR/><BR/>I am glad you do. You should. Beacuse in the midst of all these things happening, in spite of all those years of family troubles, normal family troubles and cancer troubles and house business, and moving, and well, a lot of caring for others, a lot of fears etc. In the midst of all those things - you still have to be a person. It is easy to forget that. <BR/><BR/>Take care. Hope. <BR/><BR/>/AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-42804597522439770392008-09-20T00:05:00.000-05:002008-09-20T00:05:00.000-05:00Kristie,Positive thoughts and prayers are moving t...Kristie,<BR/>Positive thoughts and prayers are moving through the universe in the name of Escoe. <BR/><BR/>All you have to do is "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming...<BR/><BR/>Diana<BR/>Annapolis, MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-4726341506805987002008-09-19T23:39:00.000-05:002008-09-19T23:39:00.000-05:00My poison of choice when my son was ill was a pint...My poison of choice when my son was ill was a pint of Cherry Garcia ice cream with the tiniest spoon I could find, so I hear ya.<BR/><BR/>Just remember to take care of yourself tho', I think I'm paying the price now for the years I was caregiver. Keep up the exercise it will keep you feeling more "up" if not in soul but in body. And don't be afraid to get medication if you find your anxiety levels rising. <BR/><BR/>I was given the advice above when I was going through hell and I never heeded it. I wish I had.<BR/><BR/>Sending positive thoughts and prayers,<BR/>BlondieURBAN BLONDEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873590487554219546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-37617906592447734732008-09-19T23:09:00.000-05:002008-09-19T23:09:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you know you can vent to us here in cy...I'm so glad you know you can vent to us here in cyberspace and be real and be honest. We're here for ya even if (in some of our cases) you have no idea who we are. We cry real tears for you and say real prayers. We may be thousands of miles away or just few but we're connected through this blog. <BR/>On a practical level, as someone who's dealt regularly with anxiety in the past, yes those are definately anxiety symptoms. You may even feel heart palpitations sometimes or irregular breathing. But I would say you definately have reason to feel that way. <BR/>Anyways, I'll be praying!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-4610054531262747312008-09-19T23:06:00.000-05:002008-09-19T23:06:00.000-05:00Hey, under the circumstances if cookie dough is yo...Hey, under the circumstances if cookie dough is your biggest vice that's pretty darn amazing. Don't worry about the pounds - I gained 30 when my husband was diagnosed with cancer. If food provides comfort than go for it. As always you and Blaine are in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/>Aloha,<BR/>JeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-37186516989463337892008-09-19T20:21:00.000-05:002008-09-19T20:21:00.000-05:00Kristie - you can "kvetch" about whatever the hell...Kristie - you can "kvetch" about whatever the hell you want right now. You are entitled and we are here to listen. Kvetch all you want!<BR/><BR/>And, I'll chime in re: Xanax as well. It's the equivalent of having a glass of wine and it's not something you take every day. It's for those times when you find yourself so overwhelmed you are screaming at your kids, your dog, and everyone around you. It's the perfect - short term - chill pill.<BR/><BR/>You are in my thoughts and prayers. <BR/><BR/>AnnAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834197308019791700noreply@blogger.com