Comments on: Validation

By: Susan Nicholson

Susan Nicholson — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:14:08 +0000

I used to work for your husband at Warner Robins….I left under similar conditions in 2005…..medical “retirement”…. I’ve often wondered about him and his family….. When I read some of your previous posts…no going away parties, no retirement, my heart just sank as I could relate. In my case I was thankful tho’ as I had become bitter with the AF….. I was angry that they couldn’t help me…. Nonetheless I’m okay now…. He and I had our problems…I couldn’t hear because I am “severely hearing impared” and he had a very low voice because of what he was going through at the time….I am absolutely thankful for my AF Career now although it ended a little too soon for my liking but I’ve always wondered what happened to him and his family…. It’s actually prevented me from some “closure” on that chapter of my life…. I was bitter and angry….and just “left”….I gave up on the AF at the time. Anyway, from what I can tell it sounds like things are okay for your family, unless I’m missing part of the story….Please give him my best. I am glad I found your posts…. God Bless your family!

By: lizinsumner

lizinsumner — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:21 +0000

Blaine – congratulations on the new job, my friend. You Are My Hero!

By: Cath young

Cath young — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:28:27 +0000

I have nothing but the highest respect for Blaine. I wish him all the luck for his new job, and I think they are lucky to get him.

Just curious, is there a difference in benefits or anything if you are more than 100% disabled? I, too, had never known you could be categorized as more than 100%.

By: Claire in Indiana

Claire in Indiana — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:14:15 +0000

Does a non-military person salute a military person? I’m not sure how that works, so forgive my ignorance. However, please picture me standing and saluting Blaine…or having my hand over my heart. My heart is heavy and happy for you guys at the same time. And here’s my salute to you….or a hug….or a thumbs-up…….or whatever gesture is appropriate to say that I think you have a very special family and that I admire the husband that we’ve come to know.

By: bonanza_mama

bonanza_mama — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:38:16 +0000

some days it’s hard for me to get out of bed. i can’t even begin to imagine how you guys get through it. you truly are inspiring to all of us and i hope that all goes well with his new job. blaine, you’re extremely strong and i look up to you. thanks for the reminder that we shouldn’t take things for granted. sending prayers your way!

By: alisa

alisa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:32:18 +0000

Hooray for Blaine for being able to start back to work- I am sure it has felt like this day would never come. Cracking up about the orientation- and when work will start “for real.”
I had no idea how extensive Blaine’s side effects were. So much to handle. I had no idea- you and your family take so much in stride.

So how was day two of taking the kids to school? Those mornings are brutal-

By: Pam D

Pam D — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:38:46 +0000

Worked in management for years before the birth of my child. Dealt waaay too much with people who abused, in a BIG way, the disability system, hoping to eake out enough to keep them from working while getting a paycheck. Seeing the percentage assigned to Blaine just blows me away. People, this man is a ROCK… most of us would be layin’ on the couch or in bed with 1/3 that percentage. Blaine, YOU are AMAZING. Hero on steroids… ! Kristie, not only is he the best husband imaginable, but as a father figure, he just ROCKS! Seriously, your kids are absorbing life lessons that cannot be taught by any way other than observation; I am in awe of this man. God bless you a thousand times over, Blaine Escoe.. please know that I’ll be praying throughout your scans. It is on my calendar… you deserve at least that from me and so many others.

By: Dixie

Dixie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:12:07 +0000

Most days you make me chuckle and even LOL. Occasionally, you make me cry. Today was one of those days. Blaine’s a truly honorable man!

By: Leeann

Leeann — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:53 +0000

I love you guys.

I love how you love your husband. I love how you rise up in defense and in praise of him.

Kudos to Blaine, for all he has been through, held his head up and persevered.

And kudos to you too, Kristie, because these haven’t been easy years for you either.

We love us some Escoes!

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:35:37 +0000

I don’t even know what to say.. Your entry made me laugh and left me in tears.. Please tell Blaine how happy this stranger is that he has a job since that is what he wants and needs to do.. He’s an amazing man with an amazing spouse.

Cancer has left my mom with a permanent trach and she has the same problem once the weather gets even a little cold.. in her case, it makes her gasp for breath and her lungs spasm. Most people who have never been through any cancer treatments for themselves or someone they love just cannot get it.

So enjoy whatever silver lining you can find!!!