Category Archives: My personal blog
Stage 3b of chronic kidney disease
So I learned Thursday that my blood work showed kidney damage. My primary care doctor noted on my chart that I am stage 3b of kidney disease. Stage 5 means I need dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive. … Continue reading →
Christmas, 2021
This Christmas was so incredibly special. Isabella came to visit for the first time, and it was WONDERFUL!!! I LOVE HER SO VERY MUCH! Matt took so many photos. Here’s a movie he made showing all of the snow we … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving 2021
Back Surgery – Spinal Stenosis
November 9, 2021 I’ve suffered from back pain since 2017. It started while I was walking with friends at work. Now I can’t cook or clean or do laundry without severe back pain. Multiple MRIs confirm spinal stenosis. I’ve searched … Continue reading →
Isabella Waves to Grammy – 10-10-2021
Picking up my Chinook and Seeing Isabella
On 9/20 I took a red eye to Gulfport, Mississippi to pick up my new-to-me Chinook. I had a 3 hour layover in Atlanta. Whew. Couldn’t sleep much at all. Then the flight from Atlanta to Gulfport had to turn … Continue reading →
Isabella Lynne Hickney
My granddaughter is my heart – I can’t wait to see her next month!
Continue reading →Meh
Can’t shake this feeling of defeat. Our society seems beyond repair. I miss my granddaughter. I miss feeling emotionally supported and spiritually connected to people. I am feeling overwhelmed and hope it passes soon.
Continue reading →Exhausted
Ava had puppies 8 days ago and the minimal sleep combined with hyper-vigilance has taken its toll on me. The good news is the 5 puppies (3 boys and 2 girls) are all doing well, as is Ava. You can … Continue reading →