Category: Kidneys

Most people don't know their kidneys are failing. That's not a dramatic exaggeration. It's just the cruel reality of chronic kidney disease. No alarm bells. No obvious symptoms. Until one day, a routine visit turns into a conversation about dialysis.

A chronic kidney disease diagnosis can stop you cold. But here's what experts want you to know: this is not the end of your story. The people who do best aren't always the ones with the mildest disease. They're the ones who show up, ask questions, and make small, faithful changes. There are real, doable steps you can take today.

A single number on a lab sheet started a conversation that changed everything. Here is what I eventually learned, and what I wish I had known from the start.

Kidney disease often hides in plain sight, showing up through symptoms most people would never connect to their kidneys. Doctors explain the early signs your body may be sending and why catching them matters long before major damage occurs.

A personal look at the ten things I wish I had known before kidney failure, shared through real experiences that reveal the hope, complexity, and humanity behind kidney disease.

World Kidney Day raises global awareness about kidney health, encourages early detection, and promotes prevention and treatment of kidney disease worldwide.

Kidney disease is the fastest-growing noncontagious disease in the U.S., yet it remains underrecognized and awareness about its severity is low. Learn more about kidney disease through the voices of those who live with it, and those who are fighting to prevent it.

With the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the rise, is it time to consider universal screening, or continue with a targeted strategy to prioritize high-risk populations?

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.

A look at the foods that strain your kidneys and the small choices that help you care for your body with intention.

A farewell to the kidneys that carried me through childhood, illness, kidney dialysis, and into the gift of new life.

These words remind us that resilience lives within each person facing health challenges, and that every day of perseverance is an act of courage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.