The time has come it’s here again Where all are joined Women, children and men To celebrate and spread the word To hope we get our voices heard For you see we all share one common bond We don’t have a magic wand Some are sick, whilst loved ones see us suffer It doesn’t[…]
I recently attended a clinic appointment at my local hospital Manchester Royal. Having not had the need to park in the old Grafton street car park recently I was surprised to find the original entrance closed and was redirected to what used to be where the exit was. On turning the corner there was a[…]
Weary, fading, hopeless, grey Eleven years ago, Between life and the pumping of the machine, The endless drudge to live.. But then, that phone call Those feelings transformed in a flash to fear… no wonder… no gratitude… Or maybe just blank… don’t think… don’t feel, Just in case. But that was eleven years ago. And[…]
It took many years for my husband to admit to himself he was so ill, then talk openly about it and finally accept the help and support this required. As his wife and carer I walked on eggshells. However, light years seemingly later and despite enduring life-threating complications along the way, he has come out[…]
I’m There Do you see me as your carer? Maybe, maybe not… When you need me, I’m there. Do you hear me as your carer? Maybe, maybe not… When you need me, I’m there. Do you feel that I’m your carer? Maybe, maybe not… When you need me, I’m there. Do you trust me[…]
A week or two ago I watched a remarkable video produced by Lisa Barker (@livelifelisa) in support of World Kidney Day 2014. World Kidney Day 2014 The video triggered a period of personal reflection and my mind focussed on two things. The first was the effect dialysis at home had on the two people who[…]
Unwittingly thrust into the renal world with CKD back in the 1950’s, I never really had any control in the treatment options until I was informed that my kidney function had reached a point where dialysis had to be considered for my future treatment. Fortunately with the proactive support of my CKD team I was[…]