Hello to the Tenacious, Resilient, Strong, and Determined! I have been away for quite a while now, Life has been lifin’! It’s been a rough six months filled with doctor’s appointments, hospital admissions, and more. COVID did a number on this household (again). We’re still ...
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Some things you DON’T have to let go.Some things you DON’T have to let go.
I’ve learned, unfortunately, it is necessary to advocate for your patient. The first two months of dialysis has been rough for my husband. The frequent blood pressure drops, the weakness, inability to walk on his own. The doctor and nurse at the dialysis center kept ...
Snow AngelsSnow Angels
Hello, everyone! I hope this post finds you well. Today I want to recognize supporters outside the home. I don’t think I mentioned we had visitors a couple weeks ago (a day before the snow moved in). My husband’s childhood friends came to town just ...
SNOW Much to Think AboutSNOW Much to Think About
Hello again! We are almost to hump day, and I sit here concerned (but not concerned). There is snow and ice on the ground, and I fear driving on black ice. (I never met my mother’s oldest brother or grandfather due to black ice, so ...
Not for the WeakNot for the Weak
Hello again! Welcome to 2024! The last few months have been rough. Waiting for the medical professionals to get my husband started on dialysis has been scary, to say the least. Toxins were taking over his body, he had shortness of breath, tired easily, severe ...