Tag Archives: Toronto

Vlogging about my Heart Function DECLINE. . .

Posted on July 13, 2015 by kns544

I’ve known this information for a while . . . my heart function is lowering. We’re doing tests – Cardiology in Kingston and Toronto. Quite a few stress tests and ECGs and checking my defibrillator – as it logs my … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to my Diseases . . .

Posted on June 24, 2015 by kns544

Dear Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Anemia and friends . . . We’re cool, ultimately. Not because I am happy to live with you all but because I had to make peace with you, since we met (in my teenage … Continue reading →

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iObsession: The Relationship between Pre-Transplant Patient and iPhone . . .

Posted on September 26, 2014 by kns544

It’s hard enough to have a healthy balance with technology, in 2014, without having my iPhone be my primary means of communication for my transplant centre. I know one day my phone will ring and it will be St. Michael’s … Continue reading →

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Admitting I am SCARED . . .

Posted on March 21, 2014 by kns544

Writing today about something that is difficult. It is difficult for me to talk about my fears. I am used to putting up a strong front and just saying, “I’m fine”. In this post, I have to admit, that I … Continue reading →

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Bring Life IN . . .

Posted on March 5, 2014 by kns544

A few months ago I learned about a life scan exercise where you look at different aspects of your life and rate these areas – with an aim on improving your life. Here is the original post from my blog … Continue reading →

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The “Get-Away” Plan . . .

Posted on February 21, 2014 by kns544

Now that I know my call is coming I have to be prepared. It’s pretty surreal to think one day (hopefully soon) my phone will ring and it will be Toronto with a new kidney for me. Needless to say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Progress, The Bigger Picture, Uncategorized | Tagged 1996, blog post, boutique hotel, call, contractions, email, groceries, gym, hospital, hotel, Kingston General Hospital, laundry, Life Coach, list, Montreal, new kidney, nurse, One King West, phone, plan, recovery, residence hotel, Royal Victoria Hospital, text, Toronto, transplant, transplant coordinator, volunteer work | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Toronto

Vlogging about my Heart Function DECLINE. . .

Open Letter to my Diseases . . .

Admitting I am SCARED . . .

Bring Life IN . . .

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