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 | Mar 6, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
It seems natural to want the best for our loved ones and have the desire to take care of them in their time of need. However, when the shoe is on the other foot, it is not always easy to watch the sacrifices that others make to take care of us. I continue to be in awe...
by admin | Feb 20, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
Worrying can be a natural part of a day for some people, whether they are completely healthy, living with kidney disease, or living on immunosuppressant medicine. From stressing about waking up on time, taking all of our medicine, tackling the to-do list, enduring...
by admin | Jan 30, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
While going through life, did you ever pause for a moment and think, ‘This is not what I signed up for?’ This thought could be applied to anything from health trials, careers, marriage, kids – you name it. Life does not come with a manual. We can never be fully...
by admin | Jan 9, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
I hope the New Year has welcomed you with a warm embrace. It has blessed me with being an aunt for the fourth time as my sister-in-law gave birth to Scarlett Glory at 11:20 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. My heart has ached as a Facebook friend that I admired, Gloria Borges,...
by admin | Dec 19, 2013 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
I like wrapping presents but find even more enjoyment in watching others open them. Gifts come in different sizes, shapes and styles. Each present is hidden with paper and ribbon that was inspired by the gift-giver. Some are wrapped to perfection while others are...
