by admin | Jun 1, 2017 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
I flew to my birthplace of York, Pa. at the beginning of May to say my goodbyes to my paternal grandmother, who passed on April 11, 2017, and to support my family. I stood in the mausoleum where my grandmother was laid to rest and read her name plate in disbelief –...
by admin | May 4, 2017 | PKD Will Not Beat Me
Dear Mom, Happy Birthday! You are 61! Wow! The first word that comes to mind is ‘hallelujah!’ With living cross-country from each other—from California to Pennsylvania—for seven years now, I am so grateful to be in Pennsylvania with you today to celebrate this...
by admin | Aug 2, 2012 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
Determination, the “D” in my PKD! Because so many members of my family grapple with PKD, or have died from it, I have developed a strong connection with those who endure the pain and suffering caused by every form of kidney ailment. Sharing my story at a press event...
by admin | Jun 21, 2012 | Determination, Knowledge, PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
“This is one of the best diseases to have as it is slow progressing and you should not be affected until your late 40’s to early 50’s,” said my pediatric nephrologist. I vividly remember sitting on the loud white paper on the bed in my doctor’s office when I heard...
