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“Zip” me up before you go go!
Wow! Has Fall arrived already??? It feels as if just yesterday I was loving on the first buds of Spring! That’s ok, though because Fall is probably my fave season for tons of reasons, most of all because it’s “sweater season” and I love me some big, squishy, oversized sweaters!… Listen ⇢
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Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart…
This has been a very busy and crazy month! I thought I was walking (almost prancing) down this beautiful, bright path to my new kidney when I ended up tripping over this huge heart-shaped stone that jumped right in front of me! This is starting to feel like a “thing”.… Listen ⇢
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Don’t Stop Me Now!
After what feels like…way too long, I think we’re finally gaining some traction and things are starting to finally happen with my transplant! These past few months, I’ve been completing the workup for both Medical City and Baylor Dallas hospitals, and I am starting to feel good about the progression.… Listen ⇢
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Third Time’s a Charm?
They say that great things come in three’s…three-leaf clovers, the Holy trinity, 3D, and yes, The Three Amigos. (The last example being a great representation of my lifestyle… IYKYK) I don’t know who “they” are, but I’ll gladly stake hope in their theory! These last few months, I’ve been trying… Listen ⇢
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This is my fight song…take back my life song!
I’ve been trying to avoid using this song as a title, however, there is no other song more fitting for this post in particular. I just received a disappointing call from Baylor today saying that the transplant committee has reviewed my records and have decided to reject me due to… Listen ⇢
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Shot down in a blaze of glory
There’s a joke in my family (and friends) that I can never do anything easily. Whether it be my organization tactics, my food preferences, you name it, complicated seems to be my path. I like to say I know what I want. I’ll do what I can to get there,… Listen ⇢
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Didn’t we almost have it all?
It’s a new year!!! And I’m still very optimistic for what this year will bring, however, it definitely started a bit bumpy… I finally received the approval from my cardiologist to move forward with my transplant work-up, so I finalized the last procedure and testing to be listed for a… Listen ⇢
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And the sun keeps on shining…
Even though Thanksgiving has just passed, I still have a LOT to be thankful for! I’ll highlight just a few in this post as it will give you an update and insight into how things stand today. First, I’m thankful to have my little fur-baby boy back home after a… Listen ⇢
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Praying for Time
In a small Texas town, just north of the Big “D”I hunkered down for the big “wait”.“A kidney is coming that’s perfect for you!”I dreamed and awaited my fate.So, my doctor decided to start up my prep,And scheduled me for several rounds.Cat-scans, x-rays, and blood tests galore…And I waited to… Listen ⇢
