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.
Lifelong Challenges After a Kidney Transplant
Life after a kidney transplant becomes a lifelong classroom where healing, vigilance, and gratitude shape each day and teach me how to live with care and intention.
Unknowns of Chronic Kidney Disease
A look at the unseen questions that shape life with CKD and the resilience people build as they face each day with patience and strength.
My Kidney Journey Through Scripture
A collection of verses that can be applied to CKD, dialysis, transplant, and recovery. These passages became mile markers of grace, reminding me that God met me in every fragile place & restored strength one moment at a time.
Movie Quotes That Summed Up My Kidney Journey
This post explores how iconic movie lines unexpectedly echoed the hardest and most hopeful moments of my kidney journey.
Sidney Goes to UNMC
In this imaginative classroom story, Sidney, the transplanted kidney, graduates from the whimsical One Kidney Academy, a place where organs learn resilience, purpose, and the art of supporting a human life.
Happy birthday, Jeff!
This birthday tribute celebrates Jeff Derby, a friend whose courage and generosity set a kidney cross match in motion that transformed my life. His faith, curiosity, and steady support shaped a story that continues to impact more people than he may ever realize.
If My Kidney Could Text
If my kidney could text, it would narrate my entire day with dramatic flair, caffeine-fueled side eye, and the kind of emotional intensity only a fragile but determined organ can deliver.
Showing Support – A Guide for Family & Friends
A reflection on what it truly means to support someone living with kidney disease, dialysis, or the long wait for a transplant. Small acts of care can change everything.