I like it when my day is planned out to the minute. That’s an understatement! I need it? Yep, that’s better. Underline, caps lock, highlight it because I can’t tell you how much I NEED order. I get up at the same time every day, and I don’t set an alarm. My eyes open with... Continue Reading →
Double Shot
I was three years old when I was diagnosed with chronic renal failure. There was a mistake, an ego trip, and it all led to my life being interesting? Is that the right word? It wasn’t...boring? Wow. Okay. No, not even close, but I do understand the confusion. All you hear about are the exploding... Continue Reading →
Can You See Me Now
Have you ever been invisible? Looked through. Talked over. Scream and shout but no one hears you. Seriously consider walking through that wall over there because you must be a ghost. When my kidneys shut my body followed. My bones became brittle and every step created micro-fractures. My heart doubled in size. The fluid around... Continue Reading →
The Bubble
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness has a profound impact on a life. It’s a thunderclap that reverberates through our bodies, minds, and families. It enshrouds our lives and takes over. It becomes our whole world. Before my diagnosis, I was a normal kid. I loved going to the beach, playing with my dog,... Continue Reading →
This Is Me
So, I’m really going to do this? I'm going to write about life and offer words of enlightenment like I’m something special. Haha! Sorry, made myself laugh. Hahaha. Stop it! Wow, okay, I’m good now. Deep breath. Whew. Where was I? Right! I guess I could talk about living with purpose. Except, I don't know... Continue Reading →