by admin | Apr 24, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
When we let our guard down and share our thoughts, our souls are revealed. As we wrap up Donate Life Month I want to pass along some insight from several transplant recipients. I asked them to share their thoughts with you on the following three questions: –...
by admin | Apr 17, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
Receiving the gift of life from a living donor versus a deceased donor or an altruistic donor evokes different emotions. I was too ill to be placed on the transplant waiting list but needed a kidney to survive. I received my kidney from a living donor, Sally...
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...
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 | Mar 20, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
“Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.” -Goethe Last weekend was great. Noah and I relaxed, watched a movie, did a few things around the house and enjoyed the glorious CA sunshine. This was done at a slow pace, with intermittent resting and icing for my back....
