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When You Get the -ICK

It’s winter and ’tis the season. Not just the holidays, which we celebrate by gathering in groups rejoicing with food, fun, laughter, traditions, making memories, and cozying up together on these chilly nights. But also, in close quarters, passing sicknesses between each other from sneezing, coughing, or even quietly carrying from our other lives. It’sContinue reading “When You Get the -ICK”

Meanwhile…

So I was ready to take on a kidney transplant. Had the evaluation. Saw the social worker. Then waited for my medical insurance to authorize it. Announcing: Now I am officially on the transplant list. The Hours I’ve Spent Meanwhile…. I’ve spent the most part of my life trying to stay healthy and build myContinue reading “Meanwhile…”

Why You Should Protect Your Kidneys [or Why Kidney Failure Sucks]

When all is well and the body is healthy and strong, often we forget all about it. It’s often not until it’s gone that we realize what we had and wish to get it back. So let’s take a moment now to be grateful for what we do have. Thank you, Body. You know, it’sContinue reading “Why You Should Protect Your Kidneys [or Why Kidney Failure Sucks]”