November 25, 2014
Had a restful day today.....well other than the clogged kitchen sink. Got that fixed I think...and hope. We will know for sure tomorrow. Going to have a great day tomorrow! Aunt Christy is coming for a visit as well as Aunt Shelley and her family. It will be fun and nice to see everyone! These are just a few blessings of my life!
November 24, 2014
Bre is making homemade rolls at it smells Heavenly in the house! Trying her bread recipe as rolls to see how it works out. ....she just brought a hot one to me.....delicious!
November 23, 2014
Feeling humbled knowing that my ward and family are fasting for me tonight. I feel loved and appreciated! I sure do love them! Thank you!
November 21, 2014
Been a rough week! Spent this morning in the ER with low BP and pain. BP back up a little and feeling a little better. Hope tomorrow will be better.
November 17, 2014
Slept five hours today. The best part was that it was pain free! Had to go to instacare today because the pain in the right kidney was just too much. Agreed to some pain medicine which I do not normally do. What a relief it was! Feeling so blessed to have some peace from the continued pain. Think I will sleep great tonight as well. Remember that to the world you may be one person but, to one person you may be the world!
November 14, 2014
Good day everyone! Got up early to go have an ultrasound on my liver. Just another check that the UofU transplant team requested. The ultrasound tech was really great and she even showed me my right kidney. It is not pretty! Chock full of cysts. No wonder why it hurts so much!! Of course I knew that but, it is neat to see it. It fascinates me to watch when ultrasounds are being done. I ask a million questions and probably drive them nuts! But hey, it's my body! It's another cold day in Utah. We are expecting more snow...surprise! Love living here again and enjoy being close to family! What a blessing! Have a great day!
November 13, 2014
First snow of the season today! It is beautiful! Of course it will not stay that way. Soon it will be a dirty mess! Went with Calin today to help him find a Christmas gift for his girlfriend. That was fun. She will be here to visit soon and we are all excited. I think he is the most excited!! So, I am now ready for a nap. I wear out so quickly some days. Take care of yourself and make sure those that you love know it!
November 13, 2014
Brrrrr, it is a cold day in Utah! It is also a great day! Feeling better than the last two days and that makes it great. I got to go visiting teaching today. I love the sweet sisters that I visit! They always uplift me and I leave better than I arrivred. I have been thinking about how much I have to be thankful for. There is always something to be thankful for and it keeps me from falling into "the pit of despair". Satan tries so hard to push us there and hold us down. I don't like giving him that much power! So, today I am especially thankful for my warm home, warm socks, and the visiting teaching program. Okay everyone, stay put of "the pit of dispair" and stay positive! Love to all!
November 10, 2014
Oh lazy day! Been working on some of my artwork today but, other than that, not doing much. My goal today is to clean my bedroom but, I am hurting a good bit so it just might not happen. This hernia up on the right side of my belly button has been giving me fits. Hernias are a common side effect of peritoneal dialysis. I had one fixed last December on the left side of my belly button. I got so sick and dehydrated after the surgery that I refuse to have this one corrected until after the transplant. I just have to endure the pain. That is something I am used to because of the pain from my kidneys....enduring. I remind myself everyday that I have it easy compared to others who suffer much worse. I am truly blessed! Each day is a beautiful gift from my Heavenly Father. The knowledge that He and my Savior love me is a boost each day. Plus I have the best two children in the world. They do so much for me....what a joy they are! Then there is my faithful companion Atlas. I never knew just how much you could love a dog...he truly rescued me! So, what more can you really ask for? I have what matters most! Find the good each day....it is there!
November 9, 2014
Had a wonderful morning at church! There is always a sweet spirit when the Primary does their program. It definitely makes the struggle in the mornings worth it! Everyone have a blessed day.
November 8, 2014
Trying to stay positive. I am definitely losing my Cobra insurance coverage at the end of this month. I will still have medicare and we are looking into some other options but, this is scary to me. Praying at this point that I receive a transplant before the end of the month! On another note, finished up the nuclear stress test today. Much easier than yesterday! Glad that it is over and done! Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. Your generosity is such a blessing in my life! May you be blessed always.
November 7, 2014
Okay.....The names may be different but, the result is the same. Nuclear and Chemical Stress test is the same thing. It was as horrible as I remembered and I felt like a mack truck had hit me. I guess to people in good health it is supposedly not that bad.....me, however, not such good health so it hurt like the dickens!!! Had to call and have my daughter come drive me home. I survived and after resting the rest of the day, I think that I will live....Yay!! I watched Maleficent with Bre tonight and really thought that it was a fantastic movie. There is nothing better the resting at home with the love of family around you! I am so blessed! Love to all and to all a good night.....
November 5, 2014
Sitting here doing my manual daytime exchange and watching Bath Crashers....dreaming that it will one day be my bathroom being crashed. Finished laundry today and I am pooped!! The transplant team at U of U is having me do a Nuclear Heart test. It was that or an angiogram. Glad they chose The Nuclear test!! So I go on Thursday and Friday. I was told that it takes about two hours each day....fun fun fun. I will let you know how that goes and what it involves as I really have no idea. Happy that it is not a chemical stress test....those are insane!! Thank you Alexa for your sweet message. You should know that you inspire me. I know that you face great challenges from the car accident. You are courageous, strong, and beautiful!! Keep up the good fight!! To all.....remember to see the sunshine through the rain.
November 5, 2014
Swollen glands today....blah!! Still got some things done today that I needed to do. A sweet neighbor brought me some corn chowder and homemade bread last night. It was delicious and thankfully I had left overs for today. Yum!!! So, Cobra insurance is trying to deny my extension of coverage. We are appealing. Looking at other options in case the appeal does not work. Of course I do have Medicare but that only covers so much. I have faith that all will work out in the end. Prayers would certainly be appreciated. Love to all!
November 4, 2014
I have been waiting for a kidney transplant for over two years and doing peritoneal dialysis for two years. Under the circumstances, I feel incredibly blessed. I know that my Heavenly Father is watching over me and that my Savior, Jesus Christ, has carried me in the most difficult moments. I try to always see the bright side and the blessings! I have the love and support of two wonderful children, Calin and Bre. They are the light of my life and keep me smiling!! I also have my sweet Atlas whom I rescued from the shelter two and a half years ago. I think he has rescued me, not the other way around!! It is a blessing to have a loving extended family and many whom I call friends. Thank you to everyone for their support. To any who donate for my campaign, words cannot express my sincere gratitude. My God bless you always.
