I think it’s about time to finally write about our amazing trip to Maui, Hawaii earlier in the year. Just coming back from a short mini trip to L.A. feeling tired yet very satisfied for being able to travel. Makes me think of the endless possibilities. What I thought I can’t do or what this life fighting chronic illness and being on life support (dialysis) … Continue reading Aloha Friday
This blog post is in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day. This topic is similar but definitely different because the situations our different. My friend Nicole Narlock, who’s a nursing graduate, was doing a policy brief on SB128 Assisted Suicide which is up for consideration this 2016 for a school assignment. I’m thankful that she thought my opinion would be a good perspective as I have fought … Continue reading Assisted Suicide Interview
This is basically how I felt yesterday after my dialysis treatment. It started as a good morning and even came in ten minutes early. It was the first time in a while that they weren’t ready for me. The only times I’ve waited was because a patient needed medical attention or they had a new patient orientation. We waited 40 minutes before I started my treatment. I let … Continue reading Being a Patient Means Being Patient
As I sat in the pharmacy while my hubby waited in line for me. I couldn’t help but think this is how life is for me. It feels like I’m still waiting my turn. I’m constantly waiting… Waiting to heal… Waiting on dialysis… Waiting for an appointment… Waiting to feel better… Waiting for the good days… Waiting for the next miracle… In the meantime I’m … Continue reading Waiting In Long Lines
“#maribelskidneystory #tbt // “I waited five years for THE CALL. Those first couple months #posttransplant was really like being in a dream. Because of an organ donor, I got to enjoy my friend’s wedding with the glow of new health, from harmonious functioning organs. No pain, skin discoloration, or puffiness. I remember dancing the night away. It was a beautiful day when I was able … Continue reading Throwback Transplant Stories – (1)
I first off like to apologize to start this new blog with such a graphic photo to look at. But I thought it was important to share what I’m fighting. These days Maribel’s kidney story has been more like the valley fever story. The reality is I’m fighting both and it makes things a little more complicating. This very infection caused so much damage and … Continue reading The Valley Fever Story
It’s been a while since I posted any health updates & I feel it’s time to share. I’m usually very open but this was something I wasn’t ready to go through.Unfortunately the infection I had damaged my transplant. After several hospital stints my kidney could no longer function without the help of dialysis. The past couple months I transitioned to home dialysis & had to … Continue reading The Kidney Update
I made a few more trips to the Dungeon/hospital for iron infusions. For the past few weeks I have been running around with a half my hemoglobin blood count at 6 when the normal level is between 11-15 g/dl. I dealt with daily fatigue and tiredness. It’s scary how I can just push on this way but this is when I get into my warrior … Continue reading Warrior Mode
My first month committing to posting each day has come to an end. Here we are in a new month and I’m encouraged to continue this journey in writing. I’m wondering if I should change my commitment to at least posting each week since it’s been a challenge. But I think I want to continue to have a goal of writing each day. Even though … Continue reading Blogging and Healing
I’m thrilled to get news that the high school education bill Is another step closer to passing. There were about 30 people that stood in favor for the bill. All that spoke were in favor. I was supposed be apart of this groundbreaking day. But had to take care of my health first and foremost. That way I can come back to my work as a … Continue reading High School Education Bill-California
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