by admin | Jul 9, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
Being an athlete involves training, some natural-born talent, strength, stamina and an immense amount of determination, dedication and drive. Noah and I watched athleticism at its finest on the morning of June 28. We stood by the finish line of The Western States...
by admin | Jun 25, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
When your nephrologist calls you two hours after you get your monthly blood work drawn, you know something is wrong. This happened to me last week. When I answered the phone and heard my nephrologist’s voice, I instantly asked, “What is wrong?” Dr. Bhat said, “Hi,...
by admin | Jun 18, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Transplantation
It has been nearly 13 years since I was given the precious gift of life. When I received my kidney transplant I was not only given a second chance, but the responsibility to care for the special gem I carry inside me. I look at this responsibility as an honor. I’ve...
by admin | Jun 11, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
When I think back to my PKD cyst bleed episodes in middle school and high school, I realize I did not talk to many people about what was happening to me. My parents, doctors and school nurse were the ones aware of my condition. If I were to talk on a personal level of...
by admin | Jun 4, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
Sometimes what may seem like a simple gesture or action can prove to mean a whole lot to someone else. I had a ‘fall in love all over again moment’ with Noah last weekend. We attended a PKD support group meeting in Sacramento. I was standing with a few other people....
by admin | May 28, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
In preschool, we are given snacks and nap-time to refuel. In grade school, we have recess to burn off energy and help us focus. In high school, we are given breaks between class periods to talk, walk and clear our minds before the next class begins. With...
