You’ll probably wish I had just stayed gone
So, nineteen days. Nineteen days away from the blog, waiting and watching for something worth sharing to post …… and pretty much, I’ve still got nothing. Kendrie did make one funny comment yesterday ….. I don’t even remember what we were talking about, something about what makes a person a good parent, and she said something to Blaine along the lines of “Even when you try to sell one of your kids to buy beer?” and we laughed and laughed and I thought to myself, “Oh, I need to remember that comment because that is funny enough to blog” but clearly I didn’t remember enough of it because in hindsight, as I go back and read it, it’s really not funny at all but sort of creepy. Where on earth did she get the idea that some parents would sell their kids for beer? Oh, I know. From watching Benny on George Lopez, which is her new favorite obsession, and she has recorded every episode that Nickelodeon has played the past two weeks during the George Lopez Marathon and watches them over and over and over. And I’m really not sure the show is family-appropriate, but to be honest, it makes me laugh too, so we watch it together. Much like I’m warping my kids with Glee, as well. I guess I’m not as uptight about the moral message as long as I am entertained. (For the record, Blaine doesn’t drink beer. Or any alcohol at all, since his first round of radiation fried the inside of his mouth in 2006. Which, wow, for someone who used to love imported beer as much as he did, is kind of sad.)
Anyway! What was I saying?? Obviously nineteen days isn’t enough to break my habit of rambling and rambling and rambling about big fat nothing and then going off on those tangents where I completely lose my train of thought.
Oh, yes, the break from the blog. I have to admit, the break was nice. It was a relief not to have to come up with something to post every day or two, and for a good stretch there in the middle, I seriously considered just putting a fork in the whole thing. I’ve been blogging since November of 2003, for goodness sake. Just how much longer can I expect to have anything witty to share? And what does it say about this blog that in the nineteen days I was gone, I got 39 messages, and 136 SPAM messages? I think that might be a message in and of itself. And not a good one.
Then I remembered that I paid my annual Yahoo hosting fees only two months ago, so I still have ten months to get my monies worth, so I guess you guys are stuck with me a while longer.
So in a nutshell, until I get back in the swing of things, here is what the various members of our family have been doing to stay busy the past nineteen days:
Kendrie: Got her cast off, attended her first-ever post-cancer neuro-psych survivor’s clinic eval at the hospital, to determine what, if any, long-term effects the twenty-six months of chemo had on her physical, mental, social, and neurological development. Play-dates, piano lessons, sleepovers, orthodontist, swimming, and watching a ton of George Lopez. Have I mentioned how much she loves George Lopez?
Kellen: Attending Broncho Iron, which is a four-morning a week wellness and conditioning program at our school for kids involved in athletics, and he’s currently taking a class on how to make catapults at the local community college. Re-reading the entire Gregor series, recreating Gregor battles on our kitchen table, swimming, sleepovers, orthodontist, practicing his ninja skills, and being the ONLY child in our family to not only look at the list of daily chores Blaine leaves written on a sheet of paper in the kitchen, but actually doing several of them each day in an attempt to earn extra money to buy more ninja stuff. Somebody please tell me this ninja obsession will end at some point.
Brayden: Volunteered as a youth helper for a week at VBS, attended a week-long sleep away church camp, rearranged her bedroom furniture, which necessitated moving approximately 7456 Justin Beiber posters on the walls and doors, had purple streaks put in her hair, swimming, sleepovers, and spending way too much time on the computer (hmmmm, apple fall far from the tree, anyone???) Oh, and getting ready to attend Wicked, which I am taking her, my mom, and my sister to tomorrow and I’m so stinking excited I can hardly tell you.
Me: Mainly, driving the kids all over God’s green earth, to and from the various places we go to stay busy, and hopefully cool, during the summer. Driving the kids to and from appointments, camps, classes, doctors, friend’s houses, the pool, and wherever else they need to be because Lord knows they have more active social lives than I do. Oh, and gestating. Did I mention that? Because for those of you who might not know, I’m currently 34 weeks pregnant. Which means basically, you can add “Doing these things while I am Hot, Fat, Sweaty, and Waddling” to the entire above list.
Blaine: Working, getting caught in the freak flash floods that happened here last week when it took him three and a half HOURS to get to work, and trying to figure out his camera phone to send me pictures of the cars and houses submerged in water, taking the time each morning to write very good lists of necessary, creative chores for the kids to do, that two of the three kids ignore anyway. Oh, and …….. well, its Blaine. What do you **think** he’s doing? Getting ready for yet another round of treatment because Yeah. It’s back. For the fifth freaking time.
(sigh)
78 Responses to You’ll probably wish I had just stayed gone
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 9:22 PM
I am so sorry about Blaine. Excited you are being a surrogate again- right?? Good to see an update. If it makes you feel better I feel 37 weeks pregnant – Im not :)
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 9:23 PM
I didn’t write becasue I knew you needed the break. I missed you each of the nineteen days.
I am so happy for you that you are getting to be pregnant again. Presumably, you are doing this for another lucky family, which I find even more honorable.
My best to all of you!
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 9:24 PM
I hit enter too fast.
I will be praying for Blaine and the rest of you, as always.
Peace…
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 9:25 PM
So glad your back. I have missed lurking. I am so happy you are gestating again. Helping another family be born?
So sorry to hear Blaine has been stuck again. When is enough enough!
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 9:27 PM
I’m so glad to see you back! I’ve missed you and checked your site daily for updates. You could have told us a while back that you were being a surrogate again! That would have been something to talk about – even if just a little!
So sorry to hear about Blaine. Will keep him and your family in my prayers.
Again, glad to see a bit of an update. I’ve missed hearing about your family experiences.
Kristin in NC
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 9:32 PM
It seemed like longer than 19 days. When you have been reading your ramblings since 2004, it kind of feels like your favorite show has been on summer hiatus. Sorry to hear about Blaine and glad you decided to be a surrogate again (assuming that is the case).
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:04 PM
Wow – it’s only been 19 days? It seems like far longer! Missed your updates but understand the need for a break.
And what news you have to share! Praying the pregnancy goes well (guessing it’s a surrogacy again? what a gift – again!) and praying that God gives you all, and especially Blaine, strength as he once again undergoes treatment. I’m sorry that you’re having to start down this road yet again. Many, many prayers from CA!
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:10 PM
Please don’t quit! I look forward to your blogs. And I agree with the commenter who said it felt long than 19 days. Would love to hear updates about you and your pregnancy, Blaine and his treatment, Kendrie and her appointment, and anything else you want to share. I am sending good thoughts to Blaine and your whole family.
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:13 PM
A BABY!!!!! You HAVE been busy! Like the others, I am assuming this is a bundle carried for another family? I think that is just great! One question, what do your kids think? Do they get attached to the baby/pregnancy and do they understand what is going on? I know, nosy, but I am curious. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:15 PM
Oh crap, I did not read far enough to see about Blaine. I am so sorry, this just sucks the big one.
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:18 PM
Oh, so glad you are back. It hasn’t been the same without your posts. Sorry to hear that Blaine has to fight this %$#@!^& cancer yet again. Ugh. Glad you shared the pregnancy news with us. I am now completely impressed with your ability to blog for 30 plus weeks without ever mentioning it. I hope you’ll be able to share more about the experience and hoping all goes well in these final weeks. Like others, I am assuming you are a surrogate once again. Many blessings to you for the gift you are giving to another family.
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:22 PM
Those were 19 long days and it seems you had plenty to share. I’m so sorry Blaine has to go thru treatments again-poor guy must be so sick of it all as I imagine you are. Congrats on your pregnancy!! You are almost due! Bless you all….and please don’t disappear again.
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:30 PM
Don’t know where to start…I echo the idea that it seems like a lot longer than 19 days. I checked in frequently in hopes that you’d broken the silence – I REALLY missed your ramblings! So sorry to hear about Blaine, I’ll certanly remember him in prayer and will add him to our church’s prayer list. A baby?!?! who knew you could keep that secret for so long! Assuming it is for another family – if not, that’s going to be another big surprise for your fan club. Welcome back, you were missed.
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:30 PM
Craptastic and fantastic all in one. So sorry to hear about Blaine. We’ll be praying for him! Happy news of the baby!
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 10:42 PM
I am glad you are back – i was shocked that you had a new post up! I would have been here whining if i wasn’t a facebook friend of yours.
Gestating?? 34 weeks??? How did you keep that secret from those of us that don’t “see” you?????? That is a wonderful, self-less thing you do (I am assuming it is a surrogacy) and I wish you the best!!!
Kids – wait until they can drive and have their own car!
Blaine – he has the biggest crap sandwich of anybody I have ever heard of!
June 22nd, 2010 saat: 11:47 PM
Glad you’re back :)
Thinking of you guys!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 12:33 AM
Kristie… I am trying to figure out how to do a “wooo hooo” and an “arrrrrgh!!!!’ at the same time, and I am having zero success with it. I am in awe, as always, of your willingness to give up your life so that others can rejoice in a new life for their family. I really cannot iamgine it, other than through your eyes. But for Blaine? Again? Really?? crap. and this time, with no mayo, no pickles, no nothin’. Stupid, stupid cancer. May God join hands with science and find a way to stop it in it’s tracks so that it never comes back. And for the record, I’m really sorry about the beer, too. Stupid cancer.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 3:17 AM
I don’t comment very often but I do love to read your blog! I was so glad to see your update this morning. I’m so sorry that Blaine is having to go through treatment again, your family certainly has had some bad luck!! Good news about the baby however and look forward to hearing more updates on this and all your family does
Debbie in Scotland
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 5:57 AM
I missed you…I never get tired of your ramblings.
We will be praying for Blaine…
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 6:05 AM
I rarely post a comment, but check your blog dainly so I’m thrilled you’re back!! Hope the ned of your pregnancy goes smoothly, summer pregnancy sucks but you deserve to have an easy go of it!! Sending prayers for Blaine (and honestly? I’m so not religous but at times I pull it out) and a big, fat “Bite me!!” to cancer!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 6:15 AM
Welcome back Kristie! Miss you…. I have followed you since your Caringbridge days and though I adore your humor I also enjoy reading about the mundane, ordinary pieces your life. Congratulations on the pregnancy, another family will be blessed with a child thanks to you. I would hardly call this piece of your life mundane. Feel well!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 6:24 AM
I checked every day for more from you… Never leave! You are my blog inspiration, although I haven’t done anything with mine in weeks. So does that make you crappy inspiration or me just lazy? :o) Me… lazy – definitely!
So sorry about Blaine… that beyond sucks…
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 6:46 AM
I love your ramblings and just because we don’t comment doesn’t mean we don’t want to read all about you and your not so normal life. I’m sorry to hear about Blaine, how does he keep going. He sounds like an amazing man.
And last but not least congratulations on your pregnancy it must feel great to be able to become pregnant after all you’ve been through to become a mother yourself. I wish I knew that feeling, but until now I only know how it feels to not achieve a pregnancy.
I am glad you’re back you have no idea how encouraging you are in so many ways and I hope you’ll stay even beyond the next 10 months.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:00 AM
Crap. Blaine is in my prayers.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:04 AM
No wonder you needed a break..you have a lot on your plate..AGAIN!
So very sorry to hear that Blaine has to go through treatment again..that sure doesn’t seem fair.
Congratulations on the pregnancy….hope you are feeling well. Is it a surrogacy? If so, that family is so lucky to call you a friend…how wonderful
Keeping Blaine close in prayer.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:13 AM
Kristie,
I a so excited for your pregnancy. I’m assuming it is for another family — you never cease to amaze me! But, your family has yet again been handed ANOTHER crap sandwich. I will keep Blaine and the rest of you in my prayers.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:22 AM
I’ve missed you so much! I only left one message because I thought too many messages might put pressure on you to blog when you didn’t want to…but its so nice to have you back. I’m guessing that you are doing this for another family? That’s such a huge thing to do. Please fill us in about Blaine and know that people he doesn’t know are praying for him.
Love and Prayers
Lisa
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:37 AM
I was so happy to see a new entry of yours in my Reading list this morning! Actually, I popped in a few times during your break just to make sure I had not missed anything! It really did seem longer than 19 days… Anyway, I’m glad I can start lurking again now :)
Sorry to hear about Blaine though, it sucks big time :o/
Congrats on the pregnancy, it is sure an amazing thing you do for those families :)
Welcome back!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:47 AM
Will be keeping Blaine in our prayers.
Glad you are back. Have missed you!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:53 AM
Everyone else has already said what i wanted to say but I’ll say it anyway…
Seemed like a lot longer than 19 days, I missed lurking.
Yeah! for gestating, also assuming for another family. You’re awesome.
F*&# cancer, that sucks. Extra prayers for Blaine and the rest of the family.
Rachel
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 7:53 AM
Um, I AM THRILLED THAT YOU ARE BACK! I would come most everyday and sigh and look at the Dennis Quade entry and wish that you’d written something new… Then I’d get over myself and just accept the fact that you are extremely busy with three kids.
So, let me know if not wanting to clean is a late-term effect. I’m totally telling my husband that it’s because of my chemo (21 years ago) that I can’t clean.
YAY on being 34 weeks! I gave birth at 35 so I’m always amazed when people get to that time without being in the hospital. You do amazing things for families.
I’m extremely irritated for you and Blaine. i can only imagine how much you are just ready for this to be over. I will continue to pray for you guys.
Thanks for coming back, Kristie. You were missed!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:02 AM
I am so sorry about Blaine – damn he deserves a BIG FREAKING BREAK!!!
OMG you are 34 weeks pregnant and that’s not blog worthy??? :) I am guessing this is a surrogacy – bless you for what you are able to do.
You were missed – lots!!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:12 AM
Congrats on the pregnancy! I am very sorry to hear that Blaine is fighting the battle once again. Prayers that this will be the final treatment and healing will occur.
I’ve missed your updates!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:57 AM
Hey Kristie ~ I am so glad you’re ‘back’! I really missed your updates and wondered often if you guys were in the flood area or not. Glad you’re not! Congrats on the pregnancy…(a surrogacy??) and hope all goes smoothly for sure. And, DAMN IT!!!….Not again for Blaine. Praying that THIS is the last time!!! Take care!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:03 AM
So glad you’re back. As someone who can’t even update her calendar or contact list on her phone, I’m always impressed at your ability to keep up with the blog and completely understand that you’d need a break. No more of them though, ok?
So sorry to hear about Blaine’s recurrence.
I seem to recall you were thinking the surrogacy days were over? Can you share any details about your current circumstances?
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:09 AM
Boy! that was a LONG hiatus….I even checked each day to see if you took back your “hiatus”…. :) Congratulations on the pregnancy will pray for a healthy delivery — and as always, Blaine will continue to be in our prayers!!! Oh, tell Kendrie “Wa-hoo” from my daughter Morgan — she is really excited that she is doing so well!
Love to be Lurking!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:12 AM
I echo all the comments before me…..
*it seemed longer than 19 days
*I didn’t want to put pressure on you by commenting during your break
*God bless you and baby and your generosity!!
*Blaine will be in my prayers for quick healing
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:14 AM
I checked almost every day while you were gone and am very happy you are back! I missed you.
I am so sorry to hear about Blaine. Poor guy, it must be hard not to get totally discouraged by it all.
Did I mention that I’m glad you are back?
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:15 AM
Glad you are back on here. I miss our daily chats and like to keep up on your day-to-day. I hate what Blaine is going through. And the rest of you guys. I miss you all……..
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:41 AM
Wow! Nothing like dropping two bombshells on us at the same time! Congrats on the first news, and prayers on the second news. I know I didn’t leave any messages, but I did miss you!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 10:45 AM
Oh, good. I can breathe again…you’re back. :-) Ditto what everyone else said about Blaine. For once I’m speachless. Same goes for the pregnancy. wow! I delivered at 35 weeks, so to me that’s a full pregnancy. Praying for you guys!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 11:02 AM
That really sucks! The cancer. Will be praying for your sweet Blaine. Congrats on making another family’s dream come true! You are the bomb Kristi!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 11:30 AM
PREGNANT?!?!?!?! AND YOU DIDN”T TELL US?!?!?! YOUR NEAREST AND DEAREST FROM ALL OVER THE PLANET?!?!?! :) Congrats!! Is it the same family you were trying with a while (you know 9+ months ago) back?! So happy for you and whatever family it is! What a blessing and gift. I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first little one — what an experience it has been.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 11:50 AM
My prayers are with Blaine and your whole family. Congrats on your pregnancy. I’m glad you’re back.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 12:24 PM
Glad to see you posted again, because, although I love Dennis Quaid, I was really sick of my page loading and seeing that post title. Sorry to hear the beast is back, prayers and thoughts headed your way! Congrats on a successful fertilization, I bet the parents are ecstatic, you are pretty awesome to give such gifts!!!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 12:35 PM
For the record, I’m glad you’re back.
Congratulations to you, and congratulations to all of your kids for their accomplishments as well. With regards to Blaine, well, pretty much just “best wishes” for now. I hope all goes well.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 2:24 PM
Oh, I’m so glad you’re back and congratulations on the pregnancy! And a big dammit for Blaine, I will be praying for his healing. I sure missed your posts but glad I could keep up a little with FB. We’d love to hear the surrogacy story if you can share some.
Another who loves to be lurking!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 2:32 PM
So glad you’re back -I’m a long time lurker – love reading your posts
- hugh congrats on the pregnancy – will keep Blaine in my prayers.
B
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 2:43 PM
Long time reader here, glad to have you back! I have been checking your blog daily for an update. I have missed your ramblings! Glad to see the kids are having a fun & busy summer. My daughter is 17 and absoluetly loves George Lopez too!
So sorry to hear about Blaine. Hope all will work out. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Congrats on the pregnancy! I’m assuming another surrogacy?
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 3:08 PM
So,so,so glad your back! I have been a lurker from your Caringbridge days and I guess it’s time for some of to speak up and let you know how much you’re loved and how much you would be missed!
So amazed and excited about your pregnancy!!!
Hate that Blaine has to do battle again!
And love hearing about you, the kids and all your adventures! Even if you think it’s not blog worthy, we love it!!!
Missed you lots!
Teri
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 3:10 PM
I enjoy reading about your life and the lives of your family members, mundane, humorous, touching, etc. My thoughts and prayers are with Blaine as he faces more treatment. Stay cool! Julie in Atlanta
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 3:50 PM
Oh, I’ve missed your blog! Congrats on the pregnancy! Surrogacy? Best wishes to Blaine as he goes one more into the breach.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 4:36 PM
I rushed through reading your post and did not read the last line. So sorry that you are dealing with “C” again, grrrrr!!!! Just not fair.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 4:39 PM
Clever, writing a bunch of rambling nonsense, then throwing in the two zingers when some people aren’t paying as much attention as they should. Congrats on the pregnancy, you are a wonderful person for doing this. And, so sorry about Blaine. That sucks. If you want to stay cool, move to Seattle. Where fleece seems to be required year round right now.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 5:10 PM
I don’t comment much, but I check in everyday… and so glad to see that you’re back! I would beg to differ with you, that you in fact DO have a lot going on. Are you a surrogate again?? That’s so fabulous – but we’d love to hear more!!! And Blaine… oh, Kristi. I hope you will continue talking, venting to this blog. The support system you have “out here” is more vast than you realize.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 5:38 PM
I have been here everyday that you have been away… so forget the crazy spam stuff. Prayers for your family.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 6:45 PM
Soooooo glad you are back!! I am normally a lurker, but wanted to say congrats on the pregnancy and BOO on the cancer again!!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:20 PM
Many prayers for your healthy delivery and for Blaine to kick some more cancer butt.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:23 PM
Glad you are back! So sorry to hear about Blaine – will be keeping everyone in my prayers!
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:28 PM
Was it only 19 days? seemed much longer, I am de-lurking to comment. So sorry to hear about Blaine and know that I will be praying for him. Congratulations on the pregnancy, and it sounds like you are having a busy but fun? time with the kids.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:38 PM
You had nothing to blog about and your 34 weeks pregnant and this it the first time you leaked it out to us???? HELLO? knock knock, anyone home? You could tell us what it is like to be 40 something and pregnant!!!
cancer sucks. someone needs to kick cancer O U T of your family forvever.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 8:41 PM
So glad you are back…I’ve been checking daily! 34 weeks…wow,that’s awesome! I so admire you for being a surrogate. Blaine and the rest of you are in my prayers.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 9:22 PM
Glad to see you back!! Congrats on the pregnancy. Such a selfless thing you are doing. It sounds like the kids are keeping you hopping! You’ll look forward to school starting again so you can get some rest! I’m so sorry to hear about Blaine. That just plain sucks! He and you all will be in my prayers.
Gayle in AL
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 10:05 PM
I am still lurking by your website every so often. I, for one, have always enjoyed your transparency. I am very sorry to hear that Blaine is fighting the good battle once again. I know this is so difficult for all of you. Please keep on sharing…..
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 10:09 PM
Tried to post earlier from my phone…didn’t work.
First, I am so sorry about Blaine’s cancer coming back again…enough is enough already! I will pray for a complete healing.
Second…you’re pregnant and almost due, and you managed to keep it a secret…what?!?!?! That’s really awesome, and I wish you, the baby, and everyone involved the best.
Finally, I haven’t been commenting lately on anyone’s sites because last month life handed me my own little crap sandwich…I’m still trying to pick up the pieces and get myself back together…but I have been thinking about you and coming here to read…I was sad when you were going on a hiatus, and I am so happy you are back. I often fear for the day when you go away for good and we won’t know how you, Blaine, and the kids are doing. I hope that doesn’t happen.
June 23rd, 2010 saat: 11:42 PM
So I too missed your blog and checked every day. You have become a part of my daily routine. Though I do not comment I love your style of writing. I read this update yesterday and was thrilled to hear your pregnant and surprised we didnt know!!! Then I read about Blaine and thought this sucks big time. I didnt feel I had the right words last night and then when coming on to leave a comment I read about your mom. I am glad to hear things are looking good there. Please know though I dont comment alot I pray for you and your family and especially Blaine. God Bless.
June 24th, 2010 saat: 12:13 AM
Hey Kristie,
I hate that for Blain, I love that you casually drop the news of your pregnancy. Girl, as always, you keep my head spinning!
June 24th, 2010 saat: 9:20 AM
Well the news about Blaine and your Mom just breaks my heart! Hope they are both good as new soon. Hope you have better luck with this delivery than your last. Always thinking about you and your family. Please do not give up blogging, I will have lots of extra time on my hands when I retire next week.
Postcard Cindy
June 24th, 2010 saat: 11:25 AM
I missed you while you were gone, but so sorry to hear about Blaine and your Mom. I will continue to pray for your family. Neat to hear about the pregnancy (surrogate I guess) and I hope that it goes well and you stay cool.
June 24th, 2010 saat: 12:36 PM
Glad to see that you are back! Missed you bunches but I understand the need for a break every now and then. Super sad to hear about Blaine – for him and for all of you. Enough of the crap sandwich for your family all ready. We will be sending lots of prayers your way. I hope your pregnancy goes well!
Steph in ND
June 24th, 2010 saat: 10:20 PM
I am on vacation and just checked to see if you came back yet!!!
I am so sorry for Blaine and all of you, and my gosh, your Mother.
Prayers for both them and your family.
Pregnancy – how cool is that?!! Congrats to the family.
Thanks for updating !! You know I am a stalker !! Have been for years … since caring bridge days…
June 25th, 2010 saat: 7:34 AM
Wow! You know how to kick Dennis Quaid off the page! Congratulations on the baby! I hope the next few weeks go easy and well for you. (Since pregnancy is so easy in HOT weather) And many prayers for Blaine and your Mom. Even though we have never met, you feel like my “sister” in so many ways! Glad you’re back…
June 25th, 2010 saat: 8:03 AM
Another lurker checking in, and wowsering at your news! Congratulations on the pregnancy, and oh so many prayers for Blaine and your Momma.
June 25th, 2010 saat: 11:28 AM
I have sooo missed your updates! I’m glad your mom is doing well….and Blaine. And really when you’re doing something so awesomely amazing as being a mommy-oven for someone else is the waddling as uncomfortable as when it’s your own?!! Just curious…’cause I’d like to think it’s not.
Hugs and glad you’re finally drying out in OK.
kimi
Mom-to-5-bored-and-getting-on-their-own-nerves-kids:
Daniel-15
Scott-13
Bryan-11
Sarah-10
Dana-10
June 26th, 2010 saat: 6:34 PM
Knowing how comments are appreciated, but not enjoyable to read if they are longer than The Iliad, I will just say that you must be a roller coaster enthusiast since you seem to always be placed on them. I will send prayers that you all will at some point get to try the carousel for a while.
June 26th, 2010 saat: 6:34 PM
I am so glad you are back. I have missed you. Congratulations on being 34 weeks…lucky family! I’m so sorry to read about Blaine…my prayers are with you! Welcome back!
July 6th, 2010 saat: 7:44 AM
Thank you for taking a break. But God Bless You for being back. I really missed you. I checked on you every day. I just didn’t want to nag.
July 7th, 2010 saat: 4:49 PM
I am so sorry to hear about Blaine! I do not know how I missed this update except my own life has been hectic too. Please know that I am sending a shout-out to the main man/woman/person for the best possible healing for Blaine. Dang, the dude should not have to go through this!
I hope you are doing well with being preggers in the middle of summer :o) You are awesome!
In regard to you leaving the blog…well, even though I hardly if ever remark, I check in on you often. I check your site more frequently than my own relatives site because quite frankly, I like your family more! I enjoy seeing another “survivor family” living every day in gratefullness and love. I would hate to think what I would have to do to find out “the rest of the story” if ever you do quit writing!
Peace, love and good health to you and those that you love…
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