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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Cordelia on August 15, 2012, 01:30:12 PM

Title: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Cordelia on August 15, 2012, 01:30:12 PM
Two years ago today I suffered kidney failure!  Lots has happened in two years since I almost died on August 15, 2010. God gave me another chance to live. I have much to live for.....I have learned so much in the two years and I have met some pretty incredible people I would have never have met had my health not failed me. Things happen for a reason......so they say. I used to not be a believer in that but I am now. I love life and will fight this thing called kidney disease and will not let it get me down. Many have inspired me, I hope to inspire others!         :clap;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: boswife on August 15, 2012, 04:00:25 PM
Happy  ??? anniversary  Hummm...   that just sounds wrong in this situation doesnt it..  Well, Happy enlightning of life then, hows that   ;D    I wish you many happy fulfilling ensightful years ahead, and much peace and happiness and learning   :flower;     :grouphug;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Traveller1947 on August 15, 2012, 04:53:50 PM
Oh, Cordelia!  How I admire your spirit!  You do so much good in the world...
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: MommyChick on August 15, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
 Yay for life :cheer:
I feel the same way Cordelia. Without dialysis a lot of us wouldn't be here.
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Cordelia on August 16, 2012, 03:09:15 AM
LOL on the happy anniversary!        ;D          :rofl;     Boswife, I wondered the same thing!        :rofl;

Thank you all for your best wishes!!    Thanks so much for all your cheering and rooting me on!          :clap;        :thx;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: kitkatz on August 18, 2012, 07:47:27 PM
Two years is great!  :bestwishes; :bestwishes;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: mcclane on August 19, 2012, 06:24:03 AM
I'm hoping there won't be a third anniversary on D (really hoping for good news in oct !)  :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: drgirlfriend on August 19, 2012, 08:57:00 AM
Congratulations! I wish the boyfriend had your spirit. Like mcclane said, I hope there isn't a third!
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Lillupie on August 19, 2012, 04:20:29 PM
Yeah I have been on for 5, I interviewed a guy who was on hemo since 1969 ( a guy named Rick) and Shad Ireland has been on for 30 years.


Lisa
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: wbdoug on August 19, 2012, 05:04:33 PM
More power to you and keep the great attitude!!!!!!!!! I am coming up on one year and I have found that it has not slowed me down as much as I thought.

Bill
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Cordelia on August 20, 2012, 04:08:08 AM
Thank you so  much everyone, thanks for your really kind, encouraging words and compliments, I'm so thrilled you are all rooting me on!                 :flower;        :cheer:

Thanks so much for your on-going support here, it really means a lot to me!          :bandance;            :bandance;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Whamo on August 20, 2012, 10:07:32 AM
 :clap;  I respect you for keeping a positive attitude.  I reach my first year mark in September. 
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: M3Riddler on August 20, 2012, 11:35:03 AM
Two years ago today I suffered kidney failure!  Lots has happened in two years since I almost died on August 15, 2010. God gave me another chance to live. I have much to live for.....I have learned so much in the two years and I have met some pretty incredible people I would have never have met had my health not failed me. Things happen for a reason......so they say. I used to not be a believer in that but I am now. I love life and will fight this thing called kidney disease and will not let it get me down. Many have inspired me, I hope to inspire others!         :clap;

Cordelia,

Congratulations!!!!! But remember, there is always something new to learn no matter how experienced we are!!

///M3Riddler
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Cordelia on August 21, 2012, 04:42:34 PM
Thanks so much Whamo and M3Riddler!

Thanks so much for your great compliments!

I agree, M3, there's always new things to learn no matter how experienced we are!      :thumbup;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Rain on August 22, 2012, 07:24:53 AM
Cordelia,

Keep up the positive attitude.  I've been waiting for a transplant for 5 years and this year my optimism started wavering.  And i had to make a change, i started focusing more on me and I'm changing jobs, and living my life to the fullest, traveling a lot this year etc.    Life gets boring with just dialysis and work, so remember to make time for you.
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Cordelia on August 23, 2012, 02:58:41 AM
Cordelia,

Keep up the positive attitude.  I've been waiting for a transplant for 5 years and this year my optimism started wavering.  And i had to make a change, i started focusing more on me and I'm changing jobs, and living my life to the fullest, traveling a lot this year etc.    Life gets boring with just dialysis and work, so remember to make time for you.

Thanks so much Rain.        :thx;       That is great advice, making time for yourself. You are so right!        :clap;

HUGS to you!              :cuddle;        :cuddle;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: MommyChick on August 24, 2012, 08:22:58 PM
Cordelia,

Keep up the positive attitude.  I've been waiting for a transplant for 5 years and this year my optimism started wavering.  And i had to make a change, i started focusing more on me and I'm changing jobs, and living my life to the fullest, traveling a lot this year etc.    Life gets boring with just dialysis and work, so remember to make time for you.
I love your positiveness! I'v been doing dialysis for 7 yrs this month & it does put you into a funk after a while, but I love your positive outlook :beer1;
Title: Re: My Second Anniversary of Dialysis.....
Post by: Cordelia on August 25, 2012, 03:03:35 AM
Cordelia,

Keep up the positive attitude.  I've been waiting for a transplant for 5 years and this year my optimism started wavering.  And i had to make a change, i started focusing more on me and I'm changing jobs, and living my life to the fullest, traveling a lot this year etc.    Life gets boring with just dialysis and work, so remember to make time for you.
I love your positiveness! I'v been doing dialysis for 7 yrs this month & it does put you into a funk after a while, but I love your positive outlook :beer1;

Thanks so much, MC!         :cuddle;      Thanks so very much for your great compliments!          :cuddle;         :thx;