tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post2980013575156692859..comments2023-07-22T04:25:04.122-05:00Comments on Not Quite What I Had Planned: The light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully it's not a train bearing down on us.Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325715096763265816noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-25749147328110090942008-11-14T14:15:00.000-05:002008-11-14T14:15:00.000-05:00Yay for Blaine!! Boo for insurance! No more train...Yay for Blaine!! Boo for insurance! No more trains!!!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436000954617741702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-40934263054616896792008-11-12T18:09:00.000-05:002008-11-12T18:09:00.000-05:00You're awesome. I don't care what you blog about....You're awesome. I don't care what you blog about. You even turn the depressing crap into something special...you have a gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-47238341733320475052008-11-12T17:17:00.000-05:002008-11-12T17:17:00.000-05:00Kristie, Coming out of hiding long enough to say t...Kristie, <BR/>Coming out of hiding long enough to say that I am so happy for your family right now and I pray that this is the last you will have to deal with the word cancer again.<BR/><BR/>Your family has been through so much and I have been inspired by seeing the grace of God through your struggles.<BR/><BR/>Audra, Keegan's momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-77553803804842543832008-11-12T14:12:00.000-05:002008-11-12T14:12:00.000-05:00I have no idea how my silly little mind forgot to ...I have no idea how my silly little mind forgot to come here yesterday and give a GREAT, BIG, HUGE, GIGANTIC THANK YOU TO BLAINE FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY--- PLEASE TELL HIM THAT FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART,I APPRECIATE HIM! <BR/><BR/>I will be saying extra prayers today that this battle with the "c" will be over once and for all for Blaine and your whole family. I will pray that the stress that must come as he ends treatment be tempered with peace and happiness beyond understanding.<BR/><BR/>P.S.-- To think that the pharmacy will no longer accept your insurance makes me furious. In my opinion, those who protect our country should get totally free healthcare/medication from any facility in the country. It's the least we can do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-58162558362375108822008-11-12T10:50:00.000-05:002008-11-12T10:50:00.000-05:00That totally sucks about the pharmacy. I am prayin...That totally sucks about the pharmacy. <BR/>I am praying that the cancer is GONE and that Blaine's pain subsides soon. And of course, that you don't have to watch the military channel anymore!Jill @ Sneaky Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480450274000410668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-27525682120614897082008-11-12T10:04:00.000-05:002008-11-12T10:04:00.000-05:00So glad this is the end of the radiation road for ...So glad this is the end of the radiation road for you Blaine! Bye-bye cancer once and for all!! Happy Veteran's Day too. You all dont get near enough thanks for all you do and the sacrifices that you and your families make. I/we appreciate you so very much. As for the pharmacy situation....well crap. Hope that gets straightened out QUICKLY!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-84277578157208554672008-11-12T10:03:00.000-05:002008-11-12T10:03:00.000-05:00Blaine - knocking on wood for you here (hey, and p...Blaine - knocking on wood for you here (hey, and praying as well)!! Here's to your NEVER having to endure even one more radiation treatment ever in your whole life - and NOT because you've maxed out on it!! And Kristie - yes, I know, it IS exhausting - and I only had to handle 2-3 weeks of post-double hernia surgery recuperation. You've accomplished quite a feat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-25114514499773629952008-11-12T09:51:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:51:00.000-05:00Thank Blaine for me for his service to our country...Thank Blaine for me for his service to our country. My husband was a 20 year AF man, so we know the life of a military family.<BR/><BR/>I hope this last radiation is THE LAST FOREVER. And I hope you find pharmacy services with a compassionate caring place.....and boo hiss on your current one. Nothing like kicking you when you're already down. As the comment from cakeburnette says: A pharmacy can dump Tricare???? <BR/><BR/>Blessings to you and your family.Margehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398347951744910818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-31409790546189393692008-11-12T09:44:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:44:00.000-05:00Kick cancer's butt today! Diane in CincinnatiKick cancer's butt today! <BR/><BR/>Diane in CincinnatiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-73771055142335086952008-11-12T09:28:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:28:00.000-05:00Mega Dittos on saying HAPPY VETERANS DAY to Blaine...Mega Dittos on saying HAPPY VETERANS DAY to Blaine! <BR/>Hoping and praying this radiation zaps every single, minicule, itty bitty, atom sized freakin cancer cell in Blaine with the least amount of pain. Cheers to YOU for being so nice for so long!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-19862601051446160982008-11-12T09:20:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:20:00.000-05:00I'm glad that Blaine is about done with the radiat...I'm glad that Blaine is about done with the radiation, but that sucks that the pharmacy no longer accepts your insurance. Praying that it all works out.The Traveling Yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006993240317444809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-39567759924683752472008-11-12T09:11:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:11:00.000-05:00well holy crap, that is just insane. i hope you ha...well holy crap, that is just insane. i hope you had something real nice to say to them (the pharmacy)... unreal. i agree with pam d. thank you, from the bottom of our hearts! military men and women are some of the most courageous people... thank you blaine and happy veteran's day to you! and may this be your last bout with cancer EVER! thinking of you and your family...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-65952932160246819732008-11-12T09:08:00.000-05:002008-11-12T09:08:00.000-05:00Happy Veterans Day, Blaine and gang. Glad radiati...Happy Veterans Day, Blaine and gang. Glad radiation is O-V-E-R and hope you are out of the recliner and feeling better soon! Hugs all around (except for Kristie).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-190607995780538352008-11-12T08:37:00.000-05:002008-11-12T08:37:00.000-05:00I can't imagine Blaine with hair long enough to st...I can't imagine Blaine with hair long enough to stick out. Hang in there guys. Should I send you Milk Duds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-69978342561390553872008-11-12T07:32:00.000-05:002008-11-12T07:32:00.000-05:00Three times... I cannot even imagine. Please tell...Three times... I cannot even imagine. Please tell Blaine that this stranger said a special prayer for him yesterday.. and thank you for his service to our country. My brother just retired after 25 years in the Navy, and I know what a sacrifice being in the military is for the WHOLE FAMILY. So, thank you all for your service, too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the update on Blaine. He is in my thoughts and prayers, and I pray that he has beaten this cancer for all time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-20984813138015755142008-11-12T07:06:00.000-05:002008-11-12T07:06:00.000-05:00Glad to hear that Blaine is at the end of this tre...Glad to hear that Blaine is at the end of this treatment road. We're praying like mad that this is the end of the cancer road for y'all altogether!<BR/><BR/>Egad...pharmacies can dump Tricare?cakeburnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405378363107324973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-35743397515141106032008-11-12T06:28:00.000-05:002008-11-12T06:28:00.000-05:00WTF?!! they totally suck! Blaine and your Fam are...WTF?!! they totally suck! Blaine and your Fam are in my prayers especially today during the last go around!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-15700246879157408402008-11-12T03:39:00.000-05:002008-11-12T03:39:00.000-05:00Well it's so good to know that the latest in Blain...Well it's so good to know that the latest in Blaine's treatments is almost over. I hope he will feel well enough to enjoy a great family Thanksgiving and Christmas with you all. Love and Prayers.Leecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292000278206480506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-1306994484694444062008-11-12T02:02:00.000-05:002008-11-12T02:02:00.000-05:00I might have to eat some Milk Duds in honor of Bla...I might have to eat some Milk Duds in honor of Blaine tomorrow. Prayers that 3rd time's the charm for kicking this cancer to the curb.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-43119103044990730292008-11-11T23:40:00.000-05:002008-11-11T23:40:00.000-05:00I'm so happy to hear that Blaine's radiation is al...I'm so happy to hear that Blaine's radiation is almost over. 32 treatments - egad.<BR/><BR/>Please thank him for his service in our military for me. This probably should also be Veterans Wives Day because I know you've made sacrifices for the good of our country as well. So thank you, too.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the pharmacy. When you're dealing with a lot of medication, it's nice to go to a familiar place. I hope they'll either reconsider or you'll find a place closer and cheaper that delivers.Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974737894674278154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-37300844308608254902008-11-11T23:30:00.000-05:002008-11-11T23:30:00.000-05:00YAY that it's the last radiation! Happy Veteran's...YAY that it's the last radiation! Happy Veteran's Day, Blaine!<BR/><BR/>Boo hiss to the pharmacy.<BR/><BR/>As I type this, Eamonn is trying to fill out an application for new insurance for us (and there is a LOT of profanity coming from that corner of the room). . .because our old insurance doesn't seem to want us anymore. Can't imagine why not! I'm going to burn a little pharmacist doll and an insurance executive doll in effigy on the front lawn tonight in your honor.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504057828175813981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-15865742048054939062008-11-11T23:11:00.000-05:002008-11-11T23:11:00.000-05:0032 treatments - done and out. No more cancer - no...32 treatments - done and out. <BR/><BR/>No more cancer - no more doubt.<BR/><BR/>I hope that part of your journey in life is FINALLY over. <BR/><BR/>Screw cancer. <BR/><BR/>Happy Vets day Blaine - may your pain meds work as well as we are all sure that you have throughout your service.<BR/><BR/>And also - may the beuracracy that is the insurance world open up like a vast sea of kindness. For once in the world, that would be nice.Cook My Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228980741426965623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36095574.post-70247025183689393812008-11-11T22:25:00.000-05:002008-11-11T22:25:00.000-05:00Well of course they aren't. Why the heck should t...Well of course they aren't. Why the heck should they accept the insurance of a military family when there's a whole base in the area? I hope they at least said Happy Veterans Day! (and if they didn't, I'm saying it now for real; thank you many times over for the sacrifices your family has made for mine!). Praying for Blaine to never have to deal with any of this crap again.Pam Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681029046120784248noreply@blogger.com