by admin | Sep 5, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
My PKD and health challenges have led me down paths I would have never imagined: both good and bad. As difficult as it is to say and accept, I feel as though my health has control of the path that I am on. For instance, January of this year, I was enjoying my job, my...
by admin | Aug 29, 2013 | Determination, Knowledge, PKD Will Not Beat Me
It is guaranteed that I will get blood work done at least once every month for the rest of my life. I have spider veins. They are tiny, they roll and have lots of scar tissue. I am far from an easy stick and am particular with the phlebotomist that I allow to draw my...
by admin | Aug 22, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
My eyes scanned the crowd of people with great speed and excitement. As the doors of each incoming tram opened, I grew more anxious to see my parents’ faces in person. It had been more than seven months since I said goodbye to them at this very location, the...
by admin | Aug 15, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
There is not one word that could adequately describe how wonderful my dear husband Noah is and how much I love and appreciate him. When allowed 300 words by The American Kidney Fund to nominate Noah in my hope that he will receive their annual Caregiver of the Year...
by admin | Aug 8, 2013 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
I looked over at Noah and asked, “Do you want to know if it is a boy or a girl?” The ultrasound technician and Noah and I giggled, as we were well aware that was not why I was getting an ultrasound. Noah and I smiled at each other and held hands as the ultrasound tech...
by admin | Aug 1, 2013 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
I sat on the bench hoping that gym class would end before my name was called. In high school there are those that are popular, those that just blend in, and others that stand out for reasons that are “not cool.” The gym teacher said, “Valen, you’re up next.” I cringed...
