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"This was my turning point. It was a true wake up call and motivation to keep fighting!"
My moment in my kidney journey was when one of my best friends, NaKeisha Jones, donated her kidney to me. Her selfless act of love, kindness, and concern made me realize that if there were other people willing to fight for my life, then I should be on the forefront ready for battle and do whatever it took to live and live well! This was my turning point. It was a true wake up call and motivation to keep fighting!
"It was the blessing I needed to change my whole attitude."
I felt all hope was gone, that I was chained to this machine every day of my life. Eventually, the social worker informed me of what the American Kidney Fund was willing to do for me. It was the blessing I needed to change my whole attitude. I realized that I could take this machine and go where I wanted to go. The machine sustained my life not ended my life… I finally made all the necessary arrangement to traveled to Dallas to visit my daughter. It was a learning experience for me but much needed. Now my daughter and I are making plans to go to Disney World this fall with the Cycler (my dialysis machine) all…".
"I've gone through many stages of emotions over the past 10 years, but for every tear I cried and every angry moment I've had, I always remind myself, that I am STILL HERE!"
On April 19, 2021, I will have been on dialysis for 10 years…I've gone through many stages of emotions over the past 10 years, but for every tear I cried and every angry moment I've had, I always remind myself, that I am STILL HERE! I am here to watch a sunrise. I am here to laugh out loud. I am here to share a phone call with a friend. I am here to encourage another patient that is new to dialysis. I am here to love my family…I am STILL HERE, and I am grateful for every single moment.
"Who knew that when she hired me in 2013 she would be saving my life in 2020?"
This photo is from Christmas-time. We met with my Living Donor to celebrate my six month Kidneyversary and have lunch. I had a part time job at Home Depot and she was my boss. Who knew that when she hired me in 2013 she would be saving my life in 2020?
What moments in your life have you celebrated despite kidney disease? What moment in your fight against kidney disease made all the difference? What moment in your health care journey possibly changed the outcome of your life?
During Kidney Month, we are uniting people in the fight against kidney disease by showcasing the stories of our community. Share your kidney moments with us - we may share your story on our website, social media or email during Kidney Month and throughout the year to inspire and educate others facing kidney disease who truly need it.
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