What is Polycystic-Kidney-Disease-PKD

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (...

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Monday November 30, 2009

Inspiring Stories

  • memorial day

    Sunday, May 25, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    My thoughts and prayers to all the servicemen that have fought and lost their lives for our  freedom, and for the men and women who are still fighting, and special kuddos to my marine nephew that served in iraq...hope everyone enjoys the day, god bless america,  enjoy the day..dinz

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  • The Five Finger Prayer

    Tuesday, July 8, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    5 finger prayer
    1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."
    2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in poi...

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  • PARTY TIME

    Friday, August 8, 2008 | An Inspiring story

       HELLO GUYS, WELL ON AUG 6TH 99 I REC. MY NEW IMPROVE KIDNEY 9YRS. AGO SO SATURDAY HAVING A CELEBRATION ON LIFE. YOU GO GIRL. HAHAAAAAAAAAAA. SHARING OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN I WAS BLIND AND ONE DAY HEARD THE SHOWER RUNNING  AFTER DIALYSIS. REMENBER I WAS BLIND I WALKED INTO THE BATHROOM WITH MT GUIDE DOG TO DISCOVER MY SON IN LAW. OH MY..MAYBE THAT'S WHY HE WON'T COME T...

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  • "I Voted" Sticker

    Tuesday, November 4, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    I think we can all agree tonight is a historic night. Regardless of how you feel about Obama I hope we are all inspired by the amazing turnout and the emotional investment in this election we have never seen before.
    Today I was doing rounds at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. It is common to have many folks hanging out in the waiting rooms outside of the surgical ICU waiting for the "5 ...

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  • What a beautiful soul!

    Tuesday, November 25, 2008 | An Inspiring story

     http://spotlight.news.yahoo.com/v/10836826

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  • Every time a heart cracks...

    Wednesday, March 4, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    "Every time a heart cracks...somewhere, something beautiful is being born. I look forward to the rebirthing"... I clipped this from a magazine some time ago.. Thought I would share this idea with you all.
    My deep depression has been reducing itself from the pit of hell, to an unclimbable mountain, to what it is now...a mere whole in my unconsciousness. Yes, a whole, not a hole..The whole...

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  • A New Earth and Presents

    Friday, May 15, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    I am reading Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth"...to be present in each moment is enlightening.It is a peek into heaven.It is Being instead of Thinking.
    Today began like many others, my thoughts sreaming to be heard and acted on.Turned on my side, unable to concentrate on the cd playing soft, unwinding music through the earphones...struggling, the sanity punching it's way out..Old wou...

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  • Life hurts...God heals

    Wednesday, September 9, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    Posted on the sign at a local church...Life Hurts..God Heals...

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  • Giving Up!

    Wednesday, October 7, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    I have read Lovewin's entry. I thought of our family situation. Then I ask myself, really?
    The sick want to give up. The 'healty' want to give up. What about the dead? Who will speak for them? If u are sick, it does not mean that u are unable. If u are healthy it does not mean u are able.
    Most crimes against humanity are committed by the 'healthy'. This is because the inne...

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  • A Life Changed

    Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    This entry is about a young girl who was diagnosed with PKD at birth.  She inherited this disease from her mother and last year she suffered a brain aneurysm.  I am writing a book about her because I feel her story is educational and inspirational.  I have also begun a blog about Ashley so that others may come to know her(www.ashleybaltazar.com) and the wonder of her family&nb...

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