Category Archives: DIARY

Dialysis went well today. The machine liked my catheter and did not alarm me because the lines were problematic. For some reason, the device is getting air bubbles, and the alarm goes off. The other day, Monday, I was moved … Continue reading →

For a Sunday, I do have to admit I love having my weekends free now. No more Sunday and Monday–dialysis weekends. Woo hoo! The idea of having my weekends from Friday afternoon to Sunday night is fabulous. I love the … Continue reading →

This is my first weekend of no dialysis Saturday and Sunday. There is little time to get used to the new time as I no longer have dialysis on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I have Saturday and Sunday now. Woo … Continue reading →

For some reason, my phone works without being connected to the internet at the dialysis center. THE INTERNET WOULD NOT PULL UP when I was at the clinic on Monday and Wednesday. Today is the first day and time I … Continue reading →

For some reason, my phone works without being connected to the internet at the dialysis center. THE INTERNET WOULD NOT PULL UP when I was at the clinic on Monday and Wednesday. Today is the first day and time I … Continue reading →

Today has begun at 7 AM for me — maybe sooner at 5 AM. It was a busy morning because I had my last therapy session until April 1, 2023, before heading to dialysis by 11 AM — forty-five minutes … Continue reading →

A new day has begun. I have a busy morning and early afternoon. I have therapy at 10 AM and dialysis at 11:45 AM until 2:30 PM. I look forward to seeing the new dialysis clinic but am simultaneously nervous … Continue reading →

Dear Jesus, I want to spill my heart to you. My prayers differ from anyone else in my life and the world. My prayers and talks are unique between you and me, right? Right. I rarely have my prayers in … Continue reading →

With my birthday and the Fourth of July being done for another year, I have had dialysis and have been home for the day. My caregiver JP needs her break, and I need a break from her, too. She does … Continue reading →

I just texted JM that I need to talk to her about something weighing on my heart from the get-go. I told her that my heart had been aching for a while. She texted me back and said okay. I … Continue reading →