What’s in your suitcase?

As a PKD patient and transplant recipient, going on trips takes extra organization. I joke that half my suitcase is filled with medical items such as my blood pressure cuff,...

Silver lining to my PKD

I love this time of year as we are surrounded with friends, family and fun festivities. Throughout the holidays, there is a special feeling of love and friendship in the...

My path of discovery

The emotions connected with the end of one year and the start of a next are intriguing to me. I can tell I am getting older because the years appear...

The Art of Being Present

As I forge ahead on my path of discovery, I continue to learn the importance and the art of being present. Being in the moment is mastered on an individual...

Living with passion and purpose

Individuals who are born with natural talents, like artists and singers, amaze me. I wonder what it would feel like to paint a masterpiece or sing marvelously. However, I appreciate...