by admin | Sep 19, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
When we deal with chronic health issues it is easy to acquire tunnel vision. Our peripheral vision is lost and we have laser focus on what is wrong with us. It is important that we step back and look at the big picture. Remind ourselves of everything that is right...
by admin | Sep 12, 2013 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
“So, you’re all good now?” I have heard this comment countless times from individuals after they hear that I received a kidney transplant. When hearing this, I envision myself leaning back in a chair with my arms behind my head and not a care in the world. I hit the...
by admin | Sep 5, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
My PKD and health challenges have led me down paths I would have never imagined: both good and bad. As difficult as it is to say and accept, I feel as though my health has control of the path that I am on. For instance, January of this year, I was enjoying my job, my...
by admin | Aug 29, 2013 | Determination, Knowledge, PKD Will Not Beat Me
It is guaranteed that I will get blood work done at least once every month for the rest of my life. I have spider veins. They are tiny, they roll and have lots of scar tissue. I am far from an easy stick and am particular with the phlebotomist that I allow to draw my...
by admin | Aug 22, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
My eyes scanned the crowd of people with great speed and excitement. As the doors of each incoming tram opened, I grew more anxious to see my parents’ faces in person. It had been more than seven months since I said goodbye to them at this very location, the...
