by admin | Aug 21, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
As the tide washed in, the Dutch Tulip Man faced the ocean: “Conjoiner rejoinder poisoner concealer revelator. Look at it, rising up and rising down, taking everything with it.” “What’s that?” I asked. “Water,” the Dutchman said. “Well, and time.” – Peter Van...
by admin | Aug 13, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
Some people are scared of the unknown and don’t give it a chance to see how beautiful it can be. My grandmother and aunt, who passed away due to PKD, did not want a kidney transplant. My mom and I are clueless why. If they gave transplant a shot, it might have, could...
by admin | Aug 7, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
I strongly connected with the story of a butterfly cocoon that was shared in Robin Roberts’ memoir, ‘Everybody’s Got Something.’ “Someone sees the movement of the butterfly pressing against the wall of the cocoon and they think they’ll help it along and just cut a...
by admin | Jul 18, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
My husband and I live in Auburn, CA, known as “The Endurance Capital of the World.” The Auburn State Recreation Area is within walking distance from our home. This breathtaking park has more endurance sporting events than any other place in the world. One is The...
by admin | May 2, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
I am a visual person who likes to see results. I have an unwavering desire to heal and willingness to work hard to achieve that goal. I’d prefer to push myself than follow the ‘easy-does-it’ recovery timeline. I recently read about an athlete who had a similar back...
by admin | Apr 11, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
In celebration of National Donate Life Month, I was asked by Taylor’s Gift Foundation to write an article sharing my organ donation story and my ‘Outlive Yourself’ spirit. In my piece of writing for Taylor’s Gift, I share my vital need for a kidney transplant as a...
