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Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Isn't it wonderful how music can be applied to so many situations in our lives? I have noticed recently that music has a way of calming ...

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I had an appointment with my cardiologist this morning....yearly exam. I was so nervous about this doctor's visit,I guess I am so used t...
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Lately the lasix I take are not enough to get rid of the edema in my feet and legs and I have to"boost" it with a drug called meta...
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

daily pills....

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This is the amount of pills I take everyday.. 34 pills in all...and typical of most kidney failure patients.

Waiting for the phone to ring.....

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This infection and pancreatitis has really taken a toll on me...but today I have felt better and think it may finally be the end of it! I ma...
Saturday, November 24, 2012

Infection...

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Just when I thought the antibiotics were working...woke up with pain in my side. Pancreatitis and UTI. This is my 3rd infection in  2 months...
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

GUARDIAN ANGEL...

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Do you believe in Guardian Angels? I had the most amazing experience last Sunday night. I have not said anything about it for fear of being ...
Monday, November 19, 2012

just a quick update...

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We are still waiting on all the results from the tests for the transplant. I talked to my transplant coordinator today and she said everythi...
Friday, November 16, 2012

Jesus calm my fear...

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It is amazing how our kidneys work to maintain the health of our body. Not only do they act as filters to remove toxins from our blood,regul...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

It Was A Wonderful Day....

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Here I am awake again at 2:42 am. I woke up with another mild pancreatitis attack.I am getting so used to being in pain. And  no way am I ...
Monday, November 12, 2012

How I Got From There To Here...

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My journey has been a long one. Nineteen years to be exact. I was awaiting the arrival of my 2nd child. I had waited 8 years after the birth...
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Sleepy...

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I am so tired tonight even though I slept the whole day. It was dark outside when I finally woke up this evening. The tiredness comes with t...
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Friday, November 9, 2012

I Promise to Pay It Forward...

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On November 13th I will be meeting my donor for the first time!! I am so excited to finally meet the wonderful lady who will be donating  he...
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Ready to Live...

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I did not write this poem but it really hit home with me when I read it. Sitting on the sidelines is no fun. I am ready to get out there and...
Monday, November 5, 2012

Laughter and tears...

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Wow! What an emotional week it has been! It really hit me yesterday when I broke down and just could not stop crying. I was going about my...
Friday, November 2, 2012

RELIEVED AND THANKFUL...

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I am so very relieved and thankful tonight. After a very rough night I called my doctor this morning and described my symptoms. Intense pain...

Just hold on a little while longer...

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I am having intense bone pain tonight in my left arm where my AV Fistula is. The pain is so bad that I had a panic attack earlier this eve...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Sweet angels

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Tonight, holding my grand-daughter in my arms I was overcome with joy at the thought of possibly being able to watch her grow and somed...

It's been a good day!

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It has been a good day...Got the call from Vanderbilt and they have a match!!! A living donor made possible through the kidney swap program!...

Here we go again....

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Middle of the night again....2nd night in a row that fluid shifts are making it hard to sleep. I start to doze and wake up in a panic becaus...