Tag Archives: transplant

My Message in French . . .

Posted on May 2, 2016 by kns544

Here in Canada our official languages are English and French. (My french really improved when I lived in Montreal, Quebec but it’s a little rusty now.) In French-speaking Canada, Reader’s Digest is called Sélection. Cool, huh? Without further adieu . … Continue reading →

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www.facesofhealthcare.ca feature . . .

Posted on March 30, 2016 by kns544

I want to share an amazing experience with you. I had the tremendous opportunity to be interviewed for a blog called, Facesofhealthcare.ca. Kind of a Humans of New York but about the people in Canadian healthcare. Graciously, Dr. Simpson, (a … Continue reading →

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Why I DISAPPEARED . . . (podcast)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by kns544

Hello!! I’m baaaaaaaaack. I’ve taken the time to explain what’s happened since I was last present on social media. To say my health has been eventful would be an understatement!!! I wasn’t ready to do a video so I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Message, Progress, Uncategorized | Tagged angiosarcoma, cancer, cardiac arrest, chronic illness, Chronic Kidney Disease, dialysis, dialysis machine, Fitness, health, hemodialysis, Karen NIcole Smith, kidney disease, kidney transplant, lifestyle, open heart surgery, sarcoma, transplant | Leave a comment

I am not my Hair . . .

Posted on December 11, 2015 by kns544

This video straddles both my health and my boundlesslife. My health has taught me more than anything else in my experience. Losing most of my hair will NOT prevent me from being happy and from enjoying my life. #iambiggerthanmyillness #iamnotmyhair … Continue reading →

Posted in Message, Musings, The Bigger Picture, Uncategorized | Tagged balance, black hair, boundlesslife, Cathy Smith, chronic illness, Chronic Kidney Disease, dialysis, dialysis machine, hair loss, hemodialysis, Inspiration, Karen NIcole Smith, kidney disease, kidney transplant, Life, quality of life, transplant | 2 Comments

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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Hashtag #wearenotwaiting . . .

Posted on July 2, 2015 by kns544

Saw this hashtag maybe a month ago and was elated. It was being used by patients like me. Although I did not see this as giving me permission to advocate at a new level, I certainly felt good to know … Continue reading →

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