by PKD Foundation Staff | Feb 14, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
The meaning of love evolves over our lifetime. This four-letter word seemed quite simple as a child and always within reach. I loved many things as a little girl; playing with my West Highland Terrier, “teaching” my stuffed animals, catching fireflies, and...
by admin | Jan 31, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
February 5th at 3:22am will mark three decades that these inquisitive big, brown eyes have explored the world. Time and distance are hard to grasp, but 30 years sure does seem like a long time. I think back to when I was 18-years-old. I can picture that young,...
by admin | Jan 24, 2013 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
I was in the middle of my normal robotic morning routine when the lyrics from “I’m in a Hurry” by Alabama popped into my head. “I’m in a hurry to get things done, oh I rush and rush until life’s no fun, all I really gotta do is live and die, but I’m in a hurry and...
by admin | Jan 17, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
I attended a dinner event this week and the person who intrigued me the most was seated right next to me. Her name is Dorothy. She is 80-years-old. I watched her mannerisms as she engaged in conversations. She was very quiet, with a sweet disposition. I could tell by...
by admin | Jan 10, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
My eyes filled with tears of sheer joy as I looked at my fellow float riders who have overcome so much in life, like myself. I have never been surrounded by so many kindred spirits; people who know what it is like to fight for their life, and who know how much life is...
by admin | Jan 3, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
10 …9 …8 …7 …6 …5 …4 …3 …2 …1 …HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! This once-a-year 10-second countdown is filled with hope and excitement of what the New Year will bring. Resolutions have been made and we are given a clean slate to make changes in the upcoming year. This new...