Achieving Goals

I believe setting and achieving goals is important for all of us, especially while enduring health issues. Instead of having a to-do list for every new day, I like to view it as a goal list. Every evening, I think of what I would like to accomplish the following day....

Overcoming Setbacks

There are things we can try to plan for in life, both as regular folks and as PKD patients. These can range from saving money to purchase a home, to preparing for dialysis and transplantation. Then there are moments that just happen; the times that are out of our...

Finding Your Vortex

As my mom and I stood separately on each side of the Airport Vortex in Sedona, Arizona, the view was powerful yet calming. A vortex is a site where spiritual energy is concentrated – a globally recognized power spot. It is usually on or near an interesting rock...

Health and Information Overload

For some of us, PKD is not our only health issue. In addition to living with PKD and being a kidney transplant recipient, I have epilepsy and serious back issues. I did not have any health hiccups last month, but even during a quiet month I have routine health...

Facing Fatigue

I’m a go-getter. I like to soak in and accomplish as much as I can each day. My body does not always allow me to do what my mind wants or thinks it can do. When living with chronic health issues like PKD, fatigue can become a part of our lives. When both of my kidneys...