by admin | Apr 4, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
Sometimes people think if they put blinders on something will vanish. If they don’t speak of it they will not have to deal with it like others. Unfortunately, some things will not go away, nor get better by avoiding them. Coming to terms with having a life threatening...
by admin | Mar 27, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
When a roadblock initially presents itself it is easy to feel overwhelmed, but with time everything seems to become more manageable. After my grand mal seizure last week I was told that my driver’s license would be suspended until I am three months seizure free. I...
by admin | Feb 28, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
Last Saturday, as the wheels of the aircraft lifted off the tarmac at Baltimore Washington International Airport, I smiled knowing that a difficult nine-week chapter of my life was concluding. During my six-hour cross-country flight home, I found comfort knowing that...
by admin | Feb 7, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
When our bodies undergo a surgery or health challenge, there are a few facets that comprise the healing process: physical, mental, and the support of others. The road to recovery is not always a straight smooth path nor easy. Once we accept to expect the unexpected,...
by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
I opened my eyes with cautious optimism in hopes that my headache would have disappeared. I slowly walked to the bathroom, lifted my shirt and inspected my lower back. The bulge — a collection of spinal fluid by my fresh incision– remained its same...
by admin | Jan 16, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
The alarm clock went off at 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. Mom, dad and I awoke and began our day without a moan or groan. I knew the drill – no frills – wear comfy clothes, no make-up, no perfume, no lotion, no jewelry, and wear my glasses instead of...
