Comments for Not Quite What I Had Planned

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Bonita Hall

Bonita Hall — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:57:06 +0000

I have been following you since Kendrie’s fight with cancer. I have laughed and cried and cheered and cursed along with you. I followed on Caring Bridge until you decided that it had run its course and you opened your blog. Once again I was following you and rooting for your family. Your days made me feel like I could get through my days with my family as you brought humor into the everyday events and the not so everyday events. Then you said you were going to give up the blog as you had run out of new everyday events the you thought would be entertaining to us the reader. Never fear you said……..join me on facebook if you will miss the blog so I did. You did come back to the blog but I kept up on facebook mostly as it was quick way to touch base and know how you and the kids and Blaine were doing. Now all of a sudden the blog is gone and I seem to be gone from Facebook as your friend. Is it a glitch or am I unfriended? Thinking of you and your family and hoping all is ok.

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Karen B - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Karen B - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:40:02 +0000

Oh, this post made me so very sad, although I knew it was coming. I don’t do FB, so I will miss getting any updates about the extraordinary Escoe family. Kendrie will always hold a special place in my heart, and I keep Blaine in my prayers too. May Our Lord bless you all and fill your lives with grace. Kristie, thank you sooo much for all the laughter, insight, relief and plain fun you provided with your years of postings.

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Tanys

Tanys — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:53:13 +0000

I decided to check just one more time to see if you had written anything … and you did! I have been reading since Caring Bridge days and I will miss reading about you and your adventures. I will continue to pray for Blaine and that the cancer GOES AWAY!!! Blessings to you and yours and thank you for sharing your life and making me LOL many, many times.

Sincerely,
Tanys

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Mel

Mel — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:49:56 +0000

You will be greatly missed. Prayers to your family for Blaine’s health.

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Martha

Martha — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:44:16 +0000

I have been a “lurker” from back in the Caringbridge Days. I will miss your wonderfully humorous updates, but certainly understand your reasoning. You have a way with words — I think you should begin work on a book! I so hope the tide turns for your family and that Blaine (and all of you) have a healthy 2012. I will keep praying for your family. Thanks for sharing so much with such humor and grace!

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Amy in MI

Amy in MI — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:24:22 +0000

Add me to the list of “followed since Caringbridge” God Bless you and your family, Kristie. Take care!

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by lynie

lynie — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:18:37 +0000

I have been following – like so many others – from the Caringbridge days and have always loved your openness with your thoughts on cancer treatments, being a mom and wife and all that goes with it! Please know that as much as blogging was good for you, it always brought a smile to my face to read your words or feelings of sadness when your days weren’t all sunshine and lollipops. I absolutely hate the newest crap sandwich that has been given to Blaine, you, the kids and all those that love you. Hate probably isn’t a harsh enough word.

I appreciate your understanding of what blogging does to your kids lives and the privacy issues that go with that. What an awesome mom you are! Selfishly I will always want to see new pictures of the kids as they have grown up before my eyes! But realistically, your decision is the right thing. I just don’t have to like it :o)

So today I will say thanks for giving us a chance to say good bye ….today I will remind you that many you will never “meet” will always have the best of wishes for you all to be healthy and happy and peaceful…we will never be far away. Thanks for being real and honest and sharing…I will miss you….

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Beth Arnold

Beth Arnold — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:48:53 +0000

I too am sorry that you have decided to stop – I have been a reader since caringbridge/Georgia days. I have laughed, cried and prayed with your family. Yes, that would be a family that I have never met but felt I somehow “knew”. BUT above all, I am the mother of two sons, 23 and 19, and I totally understand why you are not blogging now. I admire you for what you are doing – and believe that your children will appreciate this decision, too. I am on facebook and would love to keep up with your family there – if you decide to. Many blessings to your entire family. Praying this is the year that your home is forever cancer free!!!

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by Jen

Jen — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:08:16 +0000

Thank you for sharing your adventures over the years. You are an excellent writer and I hope you find your way back to writing in one form or another when the time is right. My older kids are the same age as yours and I totally understand your need for privacy with them – kudos to you for making the right decision for your family. Best of luck as you navigate the teenage years, and thanks again for many laughs (and tears) over the years.

Comment on Once Upon A Time … by katy

katy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:07:29 +0000

I too have followed your caringbridge page AND blog for many years. I am going to really miss your family, but I understand how you and your children feel. I have been checking back often, as I have been worried about Blane…good luck and I hope everything turns out great for him and your family.