My Life On Dialysis

Just because someone carries it well doesn't mean it isn't heavy...💚🥊💚

Some very GOOD news today‼️crying tears 😢 of joy!!!🙌 thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers!!🙏Soon, no more poking or being on dialysis. We just got a call from the San Antonio transplant center that all our tests came back good. ✅️ we're both good and ready to go for surgery. Now, they will present the results to the transplant center board to get an approval on surgery and a date. They said by this summer we should have the surgery. Can't wait for this storm in our lives to pass. We always stayed positive and kept our faith strong and I know that the lord will continue to guide us through.

My surgery recovery time is 8 to 12 weeks. Jackie ( Donor) is 3 to 6 weeks.
No Driving what so ever while recovering. So we will definitely be needing some help. But that's a worry for later. I'm just soooo happy for myself, my children and for my future. Getting my life back!🥹🙌 Thank you to my beautiful wife for making a huge sacrifice to help me get out of this nightmare and give me the oportunity to go back to normal. Thank you family, friends and loved ones for always having us in your prayers and support they meant the world to us!
Leaving everything in God's hands and stay positive!!🙏 🙌 ❤


ONCE YOU CHOOSE HOPE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!🙏🙌🫶💓

Good morning from San Antonio! Another round of testing for us both. please, if you can, say a lil prayer that all comes out good. Thank you & god bless.🙏

Nothing prepares you for dialysis…

I’ve had kidney disease for over 2 & half years , I’ve read books, educated myself about different options of dialysis at home or dialysis Center, also knew people close to me who does/done dialysis or has a family member on it.

But nothing prepares you for the frequent trips to the dialysis center 3 days a week for bout 4 hours a visit. The feeling u get after treatment, feeling great than puff not even a hour the nauseous, vomiting, lightheaded n weakness just hits. Days, where u just wanna sleep away n some were u can’t even close ur eyes.

Measuring fluid intakes, watching current foods u eat, and even if they are healthy still might not be good for u. Blood pressure starts at a good number , and that machine starts, the one that is saving ur life. Blood pressure goes either to high or too low.

Even with all this going on, I still need the strength to come home n be a dad, a husband cause even though things change in ur life, those are 2 things that never change…… your family.

I’m more than grateful for my amazing daughters, Son, my wife, my family, and wonderful friends who make sure everything is going well and make sure I’m doing good n getting me through this. Thank you for your support and prayers. God bless you all

If you’re like me, sometimes you can feel very overwhelmed. You know the feeling: “I can’t keep doing this. It’s too much. I don’t even feel like trying today.”

When you’re in the middle of a storm like that, it seems like even the smallest thing can take you out.

But I want you to take comfort in this: Jesus not only saw this storm before He sent you into it, He saw what was on the other side of it.

Receive that. Take a deep breath. There are miracles on the other side of this.

Even if it’s exhausting right now, I promise you one thing: it’s worth it. You have the presence of Christ on the inside, and that’s a promise that won’t fail... Amen 🙏

I wanted to give a update on how everything is going with my kidney journey. Methodist transplant Hospital called and said Jackie, my wife, is not the same blood type as me. She really wanted to give her kidney to me and has been working very hard to stay healthy and active. I'm so grateful for her and I admire what she is doing for me. So now its looks like we will be going with plan B. We will be doing what's called a
"Cross match". Most transplant centers started doing this couple years ago. Such a great idea! So basically it's where someone that's in the same situation as us their loved one gives me a kidney and Jackie gives them hers. God willing everything goes as planned!🙏 So my appointment last week at Methodist hospital, specialty and transplant went great! Doctors said I'm a very good candidate for a kidney transplant.🥹 Such great news hearing that especially since I've been on dialysis for the last 2 years. I am exhausted sometimes and it can be really draining on me. I get poked 3 times a week in the same area. I know in life, we are all on a journey some more difficult than others. God will always be by our side through it all! I share my journey to inspire others who might be In a similar situation. We never know who might be watching and can relate to my story. No matter what storm we face, we gotta face it with strength, courage, and hope. So, Dr's said that other than my kidneys not working, everything else looks very good. Such great news! They had most of my tests from my local area transplant center in the Rio Grand Valley. So I only had to do the test they needed. It's such a huge difference in these two hospitals. The transplant center in my area just opened a couple of years ago. so they're still a work in progress compared to the San Antonio Methodist transplant center #1 Top in the nation. In life we've must learn that you can’t control what happens to you, We have to trust the process and put our faith in the Lord and that he will guide you through and get you to the other side and that's exactly what I'm going to do! Thank you for your support and prayers. You all are in my prayers as well. 🙏
God bless - Mike

With Jesus in the boat 🚢 🙏 🙌 we can SMILE 😁 at the Strom. 💚🥊

Methodist hospital, specialty and transplant is the Top #1 in the nation in living kidney Donor. I know our Lord will guide me through and soon I will get my kidney. If you can please say a prayer, I would really appreciate it. Thank you, god bless you!🥰🫂
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Some good news‼️‼️ My appointment has been scheduled January 3rd at the San Antonio kidney transplant center. They will begin the testing process. if all comes back good. then the process for the Donor, My wife begins. fingers crossed🤞 everything comes out good god willing🙏
God take the wheel 🙌
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Just read this on a Dialysis support group and it broke 🥺 my heart! I'm Not going to lie. I do think about death because let's be honest, I'm ill. Am I scared? Yea! But the way I see it. If it's my time, it's my time. Only God knows our Future and path. But I will say the only thing I'm scared of is leaving my young children and wife behind.😭😞 if you have someone or know of someone on dialysis please don't EVER miss a session don't take that risk! 😔

My prayers and condolences to this family. I can only imagine what they're going through and for the young kid as well. May this man RIP 🙏

Don't you Quit!! no matter what life throws your way JUST DON'T QUIT WE GOT THIS!💚🥊💚

Church ⛪️ with the family earlier.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤

Wake up everyday and say these words!🗣
Thank you Father God for I am getting better every day in EVERY WAY! Amen 🙏
AND WATCH WHAT GOD WILL DO FOR YOU!!😇🙏🙌🫶❤

I think its weird how somedays being on dialysis we feel reasonably healthy, and other days we feel like a busted can of biscuits. 😏 we fight for our health everyday in ways most people don't understand. WE'RE NOT LAZY! WE'RE WARRIORS!!💪💚🥊💚

Even if your plans fall apart, God's purpose will prevail. 🙏🫶❤

Heavenly father please touch the body of the person reading this with healing and peace... Touch their finances and open new doors. Amen 🙏❤️

Remember that a strong marriage rarely has two strong people at the same time. It's usually a husband and wife taking turns for one another when the other feels weak.
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Don’t fear the unknown; don’t lose sleep over what doesn’t make sense. God has equipped you, empowered you, and anointed you. You’ve been raised up for such a time as this. No weapon formed against you will prosper. Keep walking in faith, trusting when you don’t understand, and you’re going to walk into blessings, favor, healing, freedom, abundance, victory like you’ve never seen. -Joel Osteen AMEN 🙏 🙌 💓

Everybody's got different priorities in life. but my #1 will always be my kids! I will always keep going no matter what for them!! Dad loves you 💓
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How many times has God carried you and you didn’t know it? You can look back now and see He carried you through the sickness. You had strength that you never felt. He carried you through the loss. It was painful, but deep down you felt peace, somehow you were able to keep moving forward. Or He carried you through the legal battle. You didn’t think you could take it, but day by day, you had just what you needed. Here you are, on the other side, blessed, healthy, going stronger than ever. Can I encourage you? If God carried you back then, He’s going to carry you now. Whatever you're facing, it may seem insurmountable, but it’s not going to defeat you, it’s not going to be too much, you’re not going to be overwhelmed. The Creator of the Universe is carrying you... Joel Osteen 💕🙏

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I’ve lived as high and as low as it’s possible to go. There were times I’d put $10 worth of gas in my tank and other times $50. I’ve had $5 to just feed myself and I’ve also had $200 to go out to eat. I’ve had a house full of food and times I didn’t have any. I’ve been in stores cashing out with no worries and I’ve also had to add it up and put things back on the shelf. I’ve paid my bills in full and I’ve had to pay them late too. I’ve given money and I too have had to ask for it.
We all have highs and lows in life. Some certainly more than others, but we are all just trying to make it.
No one is better than anyone else and my heart is sad for those people who think that they are. No matter how big your house is, how new your car is, or how much money sits in your bank account - we all bleed red and will eventually fade from this earth. Death has no discrimination and neither should your life.
Be kind to others. We are all here to serve. Stop the power tripping. Your oversized ego won’t get you anywhere.
Be humble. And keep faith going.
Very few will actually read this far, but if you’re genuine I challenge you to copy. Most won’t, because they’re the type of people I’m talking about. 💯

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I'm no writer so please excuse me
I would like to open up a little bit more..📄🖊
( This picture is from the day I started dialysis)

When I 1st started dialysis of the year 2020, I went into a very deep dark place of depression. I didn't want to accept that this would be my new life living and depending on a life saving machine. I didn't want to be on dialysis, I refused and started questioning everything! how did I get here, where did I go wrong, was I a bad person was god punishing me!? Was I any good anymore to my wife and kids. I was even being resentful towards god. Asking why me! I even started thinking I could just end it all! I felt that I didn't want to be a burden to anyone. I wasn't thinking of everyone else but my own selfish ways and slowly was becoming bitter. I hated myself then and was taking out my frustrations on my wife and kids with being grumpy all the time. Everyone that knows me knows I was never like that! I went from being active, working and head of household and always having a great time with friends and family, laughing and always joking around to being the complete Opposite! You know how hard that is to accept especially as a man my mind was going crazy with negative thoughts! I really thought I was a dead man walking. My wife, kids and loved ones tried to uplift me. but nothing anyone would say would make me feel better. I felt like no one understood what I was feeling Physically, Mentally and emotionally. Of course I was scared, I know that now. My wife asked me to go see a counselor or to go to church, she said maybe that's what I needed. I sure did! but I didn't know it at the time and I just wouldn't listen! It's a process I guess like anything else in life. has anyone else felt this way on dialysis, any illness or life changing event? Slowly with time I started accepting this. I started reading more about dialysis the pros and cons of it all. People can live a normal life if you take care of yourself and listen to your doctors. which I had never done before! This wasn't a death sentence. We can live a full life with peace, love and purpose. It all depends on how you see things and how your mindset is... like the saying goes think positive and positive things will happen think negative and negative things will happen. Right!?? You just can't let your mind go into a dark place or you will literally sink if you allow it to happen. you have to be at peace Internally with any storm we face and we have learn to fight and Lean hard on your faith and believe in God that he will guide us through any storm. I started going to church now.
Let me tell you he was just waiting for me to extend my hand to him and that's what I have done and now I have peace, love and faith. I know now it's MY choice of how I wanted to feel and live... either bitter or be at peace and let God work for ME! We have to have faith and talk to god he is always listening to us. He shows me everyday answering one prayer at a time!🙏 Together my family and I are going through this storm and I definitely know that God is walking with us and guiding us through. I can see things changing for the better and I can feel his Peace & Love. So if you are going thought a Strom like myself, just know we will come out on the other side! 🙌 Thank you to all for your prayers and support and for everyone that reads this. I'm praying for you too!🙏 Heal, HEAL because you have a child/children and people who love you who don't deserve the broken version of you!🥹🫂💚🥊💚