My Monthly View
Every month, this is my view. With kidney failure, so many things go out of whack, including my iron and hemoglobin levels. So,…
Category: My Dad’s Story
Having an “Episode”
Kidney failure has an effect on so many things in your life. Being associated to a clinic is so important because they’re the…
From a Different Perspective
After seeing Canada’s response to the US tariffs that went into effect, I’m beyond concerned. Did you know that as an individual on…
About That Match …
So just as I had suspected, my cousin ended up not being a match. When she had called me to tell me she…
I Got the Call! Well … Sort of …
So my cousin has graciously gone for testing to see if she’s a match and it would appear that she is! She called…
Happy 2025!
Just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a happy AND HEALTHY New Year. I hope that 2025 brings you happiness,…
Merry Christmas to You & Yours
I just wanted to take a moment from all the festivities to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. If I’m being…
If I Can Get Real for a Second…
This exact time last year, things had begun taking a turn for the worse. I remember being so tired all the time, from…
10 Feet
One thing that has been hard to get used to is being tethered to a machine for the night, especially for a full…
I’m APPROVED!!!!!
I got word from Duke that my case was finally presented before the transplant board and I AM APPROVED! I genuinely felt like…
Happy Birthday, Oliver!
7 years ago, today, the bestest and goodest boy was born. Wishing my best friend a Happy 7th Birthday! I hope you’ve enjoyed…
I’ve Been Slacking on Updates, But With Good Reason!
Sorry I haven’t posted an update in a while. What can I say? Life … Despite having kidney disease, life has to go…
A Bit of Normalcy
So a while back, specifically just prior to my last hospitalization, I found myself at a very difficult decision. I had to walk…
Transplant Consult at Duke
Today I paid a visit to Duke University Hospital to have my initial consult with their transplant team. It was a day I…
My Story: How it All Started
So toward the end of September of 2023, I had these terrible stomach pains. I wasn’t sure what was going on. I thought…