Tears, dry eye, and cause for celebration.
Strength and Big Hearts
We all have times that test us; we all have our own sources of strength we draw from. Today, Ashley Quiñones gets her new kidney. Whatever your sources of strength, wherever you seek and find your positive energies, I hope you’ll think of Ashley today, her family, her surgical team, as well as her extraordinary […]
Sometimes the Gods Smile
When Kelly Miller called me and was cryptic about the reason, I was concerned. Almost as quickly as she began to speak, she excused herself and said she’d get back to me. Later that evening, her sister Ashley called. She wasn’t cryptic. She wanted to say hello, and to let me know that Medicaid was […]
Best Gifts Ever
Shopping season? Mais oui! Yes, I realize we’re still nibbling our turkey leftovers, but I admit I’m contemplating the giving season. I’ve surrendered to a modest amount of virtual shopping in the past days, and this morning I was recalling the best gifts ever. Naturally, I have a few items snow-shoeing their way through my […]
Gratitude is Great, But THEN What?
Yesterday many of us expressed our gratitude – some with family, some with friends, and others, on their own and in their own way. But what comes after the gratitude? Are you still digesting your meal, and the midnight snack that you couldn’t resist before bed? Are you running to the stores in pursuit of […]
I Thought This Would Be Easier
I thought this would be easier, but I’m struggling. I had planned to write my “Five Year Plan” in keeping with Kristen’s wonderful idea to reflect on our past, our present, and our futures so we may also recognize how fortunate we are to have a future. And in doing this, to spread the word […]
Five Years Back, Five Years Forward
Yesterday, Kristen at Motherese offered a wonderful glimpse into her life – looking back at her past five years and how much her world has changed. Her personal journey has taken her from teaching school in New England to becoming a writer and mother of three little ones, living in the Midwest. As a teacher, […]
Big Hearts Make a Big Difference
A few days ago I wrote about Ashley Quiñones, and her need for a kidney transplant. With the daunting prospect of raising the remaining $234,000 for this critical surgery, I can’t imagine what she must feel, or what her family feels. And you’ve all been stepping up to the plate – with your big hearts […]
What Would You Do To Save One Life?
In the town of Sanford, North Carolina, population 30,000, a community is watching one of their own, closely. The fact is, without an organ transplant, 31-year old Ashley Quiñones will die. Ashley needs a kidney transplant. Dialysis, which is a viable long-term option for many, isn’t a long-term option for her. Medicaid – Ashley’s only […]