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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: KensGirl on August 30, 2013, 04:09:40 PM

Title: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: KensGirl on August 30, 2013, 04:09:40 PM

Hi All,

I am KensGirl and I am Ken's wife and primary caregiver. We have been married 30 years and live in the Pacific Northwest.

I found this site several months ago and have been lurking.  It is such a wonderful place and I am glad that I've decided to join so that I can relate to others who 'get it'.

Ken started in-center hemodialysis over 21 years ago and that has been his treatment of choice ever since. After so many years, he has several complications, including complete blindness as of 2 years ago. With all that to contend with I have to say he is the MOST amazing person I've ever had the pleasure to know. He never lets it get him down, even on days when he runs too dry, etc.

Anyway, thank you for letting me join your wonderful forum.

KensGirl

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: rocker on August 30, 2013, 05:07:10 PM

 :welcomesign; KensGirl

Lots of caregivers here.

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: Shaks24 on August 30, 2013, 05:23:49 PM

Welcome  :welcomesign; . People like you are amazing! So glad you decided to join.

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: Poppylicious on August 31, 2013, 03:12:46 AM

 :welcomesign; KensGirl (and Ken)!  Thank you for delurking!

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: Rerun on September 01, 2013, 09:43:02 AM

Hi Kensgirl,  I'm in Spokane, WA.  I'm so glad you joined.  Yes Ken is amazing.  I'm having trouble with my vision and don't want to go on with dialysis.  You must be worth the fight he fights.  Yes, we all "get it".  It is amazing how many people out there don't.

Hope you keep coming around.

Rerun, Moderator   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: Angiepkd on September 01, 2013, 10:29:24 AM

 :welcomesign; Kensgirl!  Caregivers are the best!  We patients couldn't make it without you!  Lots of understanding, helpful people here.  Looking forward to hearing more from you!  Best wishes!

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: KarenInWA on September 01, 2013, 10:48:36 AM

Hi KensGirl! I live in Bothell, WA. I'm transplanted, but did in-center HD for 7 months back in 2011. Welcome to IHD!!!

KarenInWA

Title: Re: New from Pacific Northwest
Post by: Swamp Gator on September 01, 2013, 07:20:29 PM

Welcome, so happy you decided to jump in and become one of us.

SG