After an unplanned, lengthy delay in posting, bare with me as I regain my bravery. My ability and knowledge to type - plus, operate a PC. To blog; plus, formulate sensible sentences and paragraphs...

A host of reasons explains my hiatus. Too numerous, some too trivial to mention. Initially I was unwell (not dead, thankfully), then uninspired (thoughts became too dark, at one point), then too exhausted (from dialysis treatments, to daily physical/mental obligations) and unfortunately my PC won't connect to internet from my bed. Time and life just got away from my joy and commitment to document, sharing my journey through dialysis, motherhood/wife, homeschooling, and more.

At this point and time, my health is of quality status. I can't believe its already been nearly two years since date of diagnosis - February 14, 2014. I feel so alive and grateful everyday. Luckily surviving a frontal lobe stroke helps challenges my memory in a beneficial way, which I've come to appreciate. Fortunately my brain can't hold on to much. I say fortunately because many things in my life I'd rather forget. So current painful moments don't last. Eventually pain is replaced with a more pleasant memory. Just looking on the brighter side of things ~

Some good news, months ago I was officially listed on transplant list. I remain very optimistic about my future. Plans were to learn one or more new languages while on dialysis. But lately, I've been passed out sound asleep through each treatment. Arrgh!

Each morning (my treatment days are for three full hours every M/W/F, rain or shine, holiday or not starting promptly at 4:45 a.m, My dear, sweet and loving, even tempered husband patiently logs all my meticulously packed necessities into the unit  -- huge bag (I'll list what's in my dialysis bag in future post), my language CD's (and CD/DVD player). My bedding for comfy blue dialysis chair: sheet, blanket, U shaped pillow, blanket, cowl, socks. His comfy lawn chair as he sets right next to me for full treatment watching and monitoring EVERYTHING. He also lugs in several books - because, you know, I plan to read them all that morning.

That's all for now. Happy to be back. And, happy belated New Year!