A kidney transplant journey told through the wisdom of a puzzle coming together piece by piece. From unexpected delays to answered prayers, this story traces how God, family, friends, and medical teams formed a picture far more beautiful than anything imagined.
About Kidney Transplant Care Teams
I was blessed with a care team made up of my parents. Their support made me wonder how other transplant patients walk this road and who stood beside them. I'm gathering comments from a post-transplant Facebook group. What I've found so far reminded me that a kidney transplant is never a one-person story. It rises or falls on the strength of the people who choose to help.
Pre-CKD Foods to Avoid
A look at the foods that strain your kidneys and the small choices that help you care for your body with intention.
Receiving the Gift
A reflection on the courage of receiving. After years of finding joy in giving, I faced the humbling truth of needing a gift I could never earn a kidney from someone I’ve never met. This piece explores grace, surrender, worthiness, and the holiness found in accepting what arrives unasked for, yet perfectly timed.
Guest Post: The Scar by Kathy Hornyak
A reflection on the transplant scar as a symbol of strength, endurance, and a life reclaimed, reminding every survivor to wear their story with pride.
Thinking about my Kidney Donor
A transplant recipient searches for words worthy of thanking an unknown donor whose gift reshaped his life.
Kidney Transplant Breakthroughs
A look at the latest breakthroughs in kidney transplants and kidney disease research, from universal‑match organs to regenerative therapies shaping tomorrow’s care.
Kidney Transplant – Stats (2025)
A snapshot of 2025 kidney transplant activity, highlighting record‑setting programs, shifting national trends, and the ongoing need faced by over 91,000 waiting patients.
A Letter to My Old Kidneys
A farewell to the kidneys that carried me through childhood, illness, kidney dialysis, and into the gift of new life.
Transplanted Organs Attend Their Support Group
A group of transplanted organs meets in a basement for coffee, confession, and the kind of honesty that steadies a life one beat at a time.
Three Months Post-Kidney Transplant
A three‑month reflection on healing, renewed strength, and the small everyday miracles that mark life after transplant. A story of returning energy, widening freedom, and the steady grace found in each new day.
Quotes to Inspire People Going Through Health Challenges
These words remind us that resilience lives within each person facing health challenges, and that every day of perseverance is an act of courage.
Things to Have Known Before a Kidney Transplant ~ Jack Fassnacht
This candid reflection from a two‑time kidney transplant recipient pulls back the curtain on the everyday realities that don’t always make it into the medical brochures.
What You Can Do To Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Most people with chronic kidney disease never feel the warning signs until it is far along. In my latest post, I break down what this new report means and why awareness matters more than ever.
First an experimental pig kidney, now a human kidney
One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first in that small group of pioneers to go on to receive a human kidney.
Son donates kidney to save his father’s life
A son steps forward to donate a kidney and save his father, bringing new hope to a family still grieving the loss of their beloved mother.
Guest Post: A Story of Hope
A story of faith, friendship, and hope as Sandra waits for the kidney that will help her reclaim the life she loves.
Organ & Kidney Related Plots in TV Shows & Movies
A look at how TV shows and movies echo the journeys of those facing kidney disease, dialysis, or transplant life, offering moments of recognition, comfort, and hope.
Signs You May Have Kidney Disease
If you’re at risk for kidney disease due to high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of kidney failure, or if you’re older than age 60, it’s important to get tested annually for kidney disease.
Guest Post: Trying to Live Fully While Fear Keeps Knocking
Nikkida Shamanic shares her honest, vulnerable journey through three years of life after transplant. From early isolation to ongoing infections, fear, and emotional exhaustion, she opens up about the struggle to rebuild a life that keeps getting interrupted.