Living with PKD During COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020 | In these unprecedented times, families across the globe are adapting their way of life to stay safe and healthy. Living with PKD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging. Whether you're a transplant recipient, currently on...
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The Novel of Our Life
I was lying stomach down on a massage table with my face surrounded by the circle headrest. It was the third appointment I had with Michelle, a therapeutic massage therapist. She and I connected...
The “M” in Motivation
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” - Gandhi Our bodies and minds continue to evolve and change. At...
In The Moment
Last month, my dad and I sat on the rocks alongside the American River in CA. There was a man-made pool in the river created with river rocks. My mom was sitting on a large rock in the pool. Her...
Hi, My Name Is…
When I was 23 years old, I lived in York, PA and was the Chapter and Walk Coordinator for the South Central PA Chapter of the PKD Foundation. I found myself researching senators online, as I had...
Shining Star
You never know what the new day will bring. We can plan ahead our intentions for the next day, but unexpected or unwanted obstacles may present themselves. This happened to me last week. I went...
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I stood up from my workstation and looked around to take in my surroundings. Try to envision “Santa’s Workshop” andRead More
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In order to enter my eye doctor’s office, I must walk past the entrance of the Davita dialysis facility. ThisRead More
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“Consider the momentous event in architecture when the wall parted and the column became.” – Louis Kahn I discovered the aboveRead More
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I was lying stomach down on a massage table with my face surrounded by the circle headrest. It was theRead More
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“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it evenRead More
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Last month, my dad and I sat on the rocks alongside the American River in CA. There was a man-madeRead More