A farewell to my kidney, honoring its 43 years of service and blessing its mission to bring new life.
Category: Living Kidney Donor – Journal
These living donor blog posts are from my point of view: This is more of a daily excerpt regarding our experience for that day to include: specific thoughts, fears, health and recovery updates.
Living Kidney Donor – Journal (All Posts)
These journey entry/blog posts from my point of view: This is more of a daily excerpt regarding our experience for that day to include: specific thoughts, fears, health and recovery updates.
Kidney Donor Month Update (S+1 Month)
One month post-transplant donation, healing continues with humor, strength, and gratitude as life returns to normal routines.
Back to Work
First day back at work brings projects, a donor award, and humor about scars while reflecting on the gift of kidney donation.
One and Done
Reflecting on grace, faith, and the gift of kidney donation while celebrating Chad’s catheter removal and answered prayers.
Physical Status Update (S+8 Day)
Halloween brings walks with kids, better sleep, upright strides, healing incisions with glue, and steady recovery progress.
Adding Man-Card Points (S+7 Day)
Shopping with dad, earning steps and man-points, celebrating Kalum turning 13, and joking about teenage strength versus recovery.
Anniversary Present- Honey, I’m Home! (S+6 Day)
Celebrating 21 years with flowers, Scattergories victory, family joy, and deep rest after a long day.
Yeah, Overdid It (S+5 Day)
Graduated to sleeping in bed, walking 1.5 miles with parents, feeling rested, and enjoying family visits during recovery.
Quickening the Pace (S+4 Day)
Pain easing as walking goals grow, time off brings space for healing, journaling, worship, and waiting on Chad's release.
Prayers from Europe! (S+3 Day)
Walking stronger with longer strides, restful sleep, prayers from afar, and gratitude for healing progress.
No More Heavy Meds (S+2 Day)
First shower after surgery, pain easing, family and friends bringing joy, faith guiding healing, and humor in recovery’s small steps.
Heading Home! (S+1)
Five laps around the living room mark progress after surgery, finding strength in small steps and resilience in recovery.
Surgery Day! (S-Day)
Chad’s kidney shows strong progress as I prepare for surgery day with hugs, prayers, and trust in God’s provision.
A Chance Encounter (S-1 Day)
On the eve of surgery prayers surround us as a chance encounter with baby Noah reminds me of God’s presence and fills my spirit with hope
A Mother’s Hug (S-2 Days)
Meeting Chad’s parents brought fellowship, prayer, humor, and reflection on serving God while preparing for the upcoming kidney transplant.
Opportunities Gained (S-3 Days)
After a long day I reflect on meeting Chad’s parents soon, donor impact, and sharing God’s work through my journey to inspire faith and hope.
The 6th Grade Shepherd Analogy (S-4 Days)
Garage chores checked off while preparing for recovery, supported by prayers from family and youth groups as surgery approaches.
Freely Giving (S-5 Days)
From chores and Star Trek reflections to pondering kidney donation, legacy, and sharing faith with youth, a day of preparation and perspective.
Anxiety of Planning (S-6 Days)
Reflecting on work stress, family anxiety, and the unknowns of surgery while trusting God to guide and protect through it all.