Hi guys. I guess you’ve probably noticed my absence from the website recently. Well, I’ve finally felt good enough to post something. So here goes. I’ve been in the hospital for the last twelve days and I’m still not sure when I will get out. Hopefully soon. Hopefully. I’m definitely ready.
Unfortunately, I was pretty sick when I arrived. I started out with an infection that made its way into my transplanted kidney and then into my bloodstream. Not good. Not fun.
But what makes matters much more difficult is that for more than a year now, my transplanted kidney has not been doing it’s best. I chose not to tell anyone because I wanted to focus on being positive, but I’ve slowly had to come to terms that my kidney, the wonderful gift of life given to me more than eighteen years ago will not be with me forever. Actually, something I never really expected to happen. But I was so young when I received it and it has done so superbly over the years, I never had a reason to question its lifespan. I’ve learned recently however, that 18 years is fantastic for a transplanted kidney and even better since mine was from a deceased donor. I can’t tell you how hard it is to accept that I will have to let this kidney go. Feelings of letting my deceased donor down fill my heart with sadness.
But it is happening. And faster than I anticipated. Before getting sick two weeks ago, I had begun the process to be re-evaluated for another kidney transplant and to be added to the transplant waiting list. In the meantime, my mom is being tested to be a possible donor. I had thought I would have time to do all of this and hopefully have surgery and not skip a beat with my job or with this website that I enjoy sharing with you so much.
No such luck. Since I’ve been here, I’ve started dialysis to take some stress off my distressed kidney while it tries to heal. The hope is that I would be on dialysis for a short while, giving my transplanted kidney time to recuperate. Then, go off dialysis and try to squeak a few more months out before surgery is needed.
The alternative, though which is just as possible is that 1) I’ll be on dialysis until my mom is confirmed as a donor or 2) My mom is not a potential donor and then I would stay on dialysis while I wait on the list for a kidney to become available.
So that’s what’s been going on. That’s the reason for the lack of cake pops and cupcakes and cute. I just wanted to let you know something and thank everyone for their wonderful and inspiring get well wishes. You guys are a huge bright spot in my life. You have no idea how much.
Hugs,
Bakerella
So sorry to learn that you are ill. Just prayed for you.
So so sorry to hear this news. Hoping and praying that your mother is a match and all goes well with a speedy transplant. You have a lot of people pulling for you.
we miss u, Hugs & prayers from México.
Feel better Bakerella, praying for you!
How scary, I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this. Be strong, you are in my thoughts & prayers, please keep us posted whenever you can. XOXO
lots of (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))
Sending my thoughts and prayers! Miss you!
Long time reader…:) Lots of hugs and prayers coming to you from Kentucky!
Where can I get tested to see if I am a match?
Thoughts and prayers to you. Hope you are back soon
dear sis…may you b in yr pink health again. u hv been an inspiration to many of us…think postively n move 4ward wif confident…
could understand hw u n mum r feeling now…as i hv a dotter living with 1 kidney currently…may all of us be blessed by HIM.
Get well soon, we’re praying for you.
In our thought and prayers!
Hoping that dreams of cute things and cake pops make you feel better. *gives heart cake pop* :) :)
Praying for you!
Thinking about you and praying for you!!
get well soon!!!
Prayers your way!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Thank you for sharing so much with us here, you bring us all a lot of joy!
Get plenty of rest and we can’t wait for your genius to return to Bakerella. In the meantime, I’ve loved seeing what you have inspired in so many by the pictures others have posted on Facebook. Here’s to a speedy recovery!
Hello Bakerella. I’ve been following your website for so much time, and I always wanted to tell you how much you inspire me and how much I love your work and your talent. I think that in good times it’s less necessary to hear this kind of things, but in bad times they mean so much and they’re really helpful.
Hard times come the least expected moment and we got to make use of all our strength. And I’m convinced that’s what you’ll do. I’m sure you’re such a strong woman.
I wish you the best and I send you my best hopes and all the strength I have :)
Take all the time you need to get over it. We’re patient and we’ll wait for good news. (Sorry if my English isn’t quite good)
Now take care of yourself. I love you, you’re great.
Oh, Bakerella, I’m so sorry. I’m a long-time reader but have not posted until now. I am keeping you in my thoughts and I hope a donor is found soon. 18 years is amazing, amazing, amazing for a transplanted kidney! Best of luck to you, definitely keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Can’t wait until you’re healed up and back posting beautiful, delicious treats!
Thinking of you and fingers crossed your mom is a match! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hang in there Sweetie! As an ICU nurse I undertand all to well what you are going thru. I wish you all the best and hope that your mom will be the perfect match.
So glad you shared your story. I was getting worried about you. Take good care of yourself. And if you need a baking fix I am sure the hospital would let you create something amazing. Might even spice up the cafeteria food a little ;-).
i once had a greeting card that read: “the bird doesn’t sing because it has answers. it sings because it has a song.”
i pray for miraculous healing, peace that surpasses understanding, and the hand of God bringing love around you full up and overflowing.
Great to hear from you but not so great that you’re unwell. When I think of you, I see your lovely smile. I’ll be praying for the best outcome for you and your quick return to us! HUGS!
Im sure you can feel all of the virtual prayers and hugs coming your way – just wanted to let you know your absence was totally noticed and you are missed. :o)
Sending you prayers and thoughts daily.
xo
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
WOW, I had no clue….take care of yourself Bakerella…we will be here for you!
I just wanted to let you know that I just sent my husband to the middle school where he teaches with 50 cake pops for a bake sale. I never would have tried something so fancy if it weren’t for you.
You’re awesome and creative and inspiring, and I hope you get better soon, so that you can come back to awesomely, creatively inspire us all some more.
Sending prayers up.
Praying for peace, strength, and patience for you and your mom as you both go through this ordeal. You appear to have such a kind, giving heart, and the love you put into your blog is quite evident. I hope your moms is a wonderful match and that you are back on your feet and feeling fantastic SOON. Big hugs!!!
Best wishes, Bakerella! I’m sending you positive energy! :-)
I have checked in on your site from time to time and am a visitor from Pioneer Woman. You have my best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery and the best possible outcome from the potential options you listed in your post. Two unsolicited suggestions. 1. Visualize your best possible oucome. Visualize as often as you can. 2. If you have to have surgery prepare by reading Peggy Huddleston’s book which if I remember correctly is called “Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster, Heal Stronger” It is filled with visualization and menal thought tips to help people have the best possible surgery outcome. I found out recently that I have a health conditonand am now trying to heal enough to avoid surgery. So I am following this advice also. I wish you well on your journey to healing and health.xxoo
Oh my goodness. First off, much love to you and many get well wishes and prayers are going your way. Second..it breaks my heart to hear of your kidney troubles. I have a dear cousin, Mery, who in many ways has been an older sister figure to me, who about five years ago began to experience kidney failure while in her mid-twenties. Both of her kidneys failed her, and it was a very sad and difficult time for her and the entire family. It was also very unexpected, but it allowed to an amazing act of love to occur: her sister, Sara, another of my lovely cousins, donated a kidney to her, and since then she has been doing wonderfully (and Sara is also healthy as a horse, with no signs of the genetic condition Mery has). However, your post reminds me that even after such a gift, there are always trials to be faced by a person with a kidney transplant, and I am sorry you are going through them. I wish you so much love, and hope all goes well in your search for another match. God bless and take care. Your blog is such a sunny spot in so many people’s days. :)
Bakerella, your story has touched my heart. i work for a company, Pentec Health, that allows me to help dialysis patients every day. I sell a type of IV protein/dextrose for low albumin dialysis patients. I know what you are dealing with is so heavy. My heart and prayers are with you. I know you will are a great candidate for another transplant. 18 years with 1 is a long time. Dialysis is such a “big thing” for anyone. Home hemo is so helpful for someone as yourself. Maybe that will be a short-term option until a donor is secured. If your albumin falls below 3.5- let me know-it will make such a difference to be well nourished prior to transplant- no chocolate cake pops for awhile :( jkl, registered dietitan who loves cake!
Sending good thoughts your way.
Hope you have a swift and easy recovery.
May things soon swing your way so you will be back to sunny self again quickly. Your blog is missed, but your health is most important. Get well soon – utilize the healing power of cake pops and all your fans!
Get better soon, I love yor website…
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
A fan fron Mexico
Oh goodness, I’ll be praying for you. Hope you get better soon.
I’ve never posted a comment but receive your blog updates. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
best wishes for your recovery!
Your lack of posts have made me worried about you! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
praying for your recovery & wishing you blessings from above, that you and your family know that you are wrapped in God’s love!
I’ve been wondering where you went! I’m praying for your recovery and that your mom is a positive donor
I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through all of this. I’m thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Praying for you often!
you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs and good wishes your way!
Sending you warm wishes, healing thoughts and prayers, and much love and gratitude.
I come by your site once in a while but have never commented. I love to bake and love your site as well. Praying your mom is a match and you are well soon. TImes like these show us what is really important. God bless.
Angie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You did a fabulous job with the Hope Fashion Show program and I want you to know how much we appreciate your talents. If there is anything you need please let me know.
Susan
Wishing you a speedy recovery and prayers to you and your mom. This is something that my family has gone through in the past with my brother – thank God that he’s better now.
Good thoughts to you and your family! You bring so much fun and delicious humor to all of us! Thank you for sharing all of your challenges! God has blessed us all! ;-)
Your are a powerful women full of light and life. You will wade through this journey with much love and happiness and get through it shining as bright as ever. Your golden touch in the kitchen will shine in all our homes while your on your road to recovery.
Even today as I went to Starbucks I thought of you as they are now serving Cake Pops.
All the best to a speedy recovery …..
I came across your website a week ago and have been inspired to start baking again. I love your creativity and the way you share. My prayers for your recovery come to you from the otherside of the globe, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
your strength just comes through and i believe that you will get will soon and we all are praying for you.
It goes without saying. You are missed. I didn’t want to be rude and ask, “Where the heck are you?!” But I had a weird feeling…
Please get well.
Get better soon! You have many more cake pops to delight us with! =)
You are in my prayers.
Whoa, this is so weird. I just started looking at your page here. I am a Chronic Kidney Disease clinic nurse and we see a lot of successful kidney transplants. BEST of luck to you on your journey.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers, and I hope you find a donor soon. God Bless!
Wishing you all the best–keep your chin up!
Your previous post is a perfect precursor to this post. Kisses to you! Your post brought tears to my eyes, I watched my Aunt go through dialysis and then receive a kidney transplant 13 years ago. It was a life changing experience for me to see someone have a true second chance at life.
Keep up that positive thought process…. stay strong!
Sending best wishes and good vibes your way!!!!
Just lifted a prayer for you. Thanks for sharing your situation with us – I know it had to be hard.
praying for you!
We love you bakerella! :)
Oh no, I’m so sad to read all of this! But I know you have an amazing attitude, it shows in everything you’ve posted here. Stay tough, and know that we are all here sending you our very biggest hugs and best wishes.
xo
First found you on Martha Stewart during cupcake week years ago and have followed you and loved you ever since. We will be praying for a perfect match and a quick recovery!
Bless your “sweet” little heart Angie! I just KNEW something was up! I kept checking and didn’t see a new post and I just got this icky feeling that something was wrong. I’m so sorry this has happened to you! It’s my prayer that your mother is a match for you! Even though I don’t know you personally, I have been touched by the love that you have shared with all of us through your joyus little bites of heaven on a stick! Thanks for being so awesome, speedy recovery trails to you!
My prayers are with you! I watched my father battle with kidney disease and dialysis for the past 5 years. It is a difficult road filled with many ups and downs. Your positive attitude will keep you strong. You have an amazing amount of love and support from family, friends and fans that will get you through this difficult time.
My prayers are with you and your mother. I know these can be stressful times but you have such a wonderful spirit, I know you will be blessed!!
My mom went through dialysis and I know how it is.Hope you get a new kidney soon.
You´l be in my prayers too.
Get well soon.
I wish you all the best!! I pray that you will find a donor asap and have a very fast recovery! Sending you tons of healthy vibes!! Be strong! xoxo
Please know that all of your “Poppers” are out here cheering you on! Wishing for you a speedy recovery…….
Prayers for strength, healing, and peace.
Praying for you in this difficult time! I pray for quick healing and a new kidney for you! And I’m sure the previous donor is happy that you’ve been able to use the kidney for the past 18 year, so that you can bless others with your wonderful creations. It’s cool that they were able to be a part of that :)
Thoughts & prayers coming your way that a donor will be found and you make a full recovery. We miss you!
Thank you for sharing with us and I really hope for all the best!
Adding my prayers for a safe transplant and speedy recovery. Thanks for making the internet a “sweeter” place by sharing what you love with all of us!
PLEASE GET BETTER SOON!! YOU’RE IN MY THOUGHTS!!
Praying for healing and a healthy new kidney! Get well Bakerella!
I have never donated a kidney what does one need to do? Maybe I can help you.
My girlfriend had a kidney transplant and then it failed within 3 years and then her sister was able to donate a kidney. She said that this kidney has felt better than her first one from day one. I am a RN and know how rough and stressful it is for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I just found your website a week ago and made cupcake bites for my daughter’s birthday.
Hi Bakerella, as this is my first time ever making a comment, as a nurse, I know what you are going through. First let me say, God never gives you more than you can handle!!! 2nd, this is a journey to make you stronger and better for God’s purpose!! 3rd, my prayers are with you and your family during this transition in which I know you will succeed!! And finally, I just want to let you know that I am your Biggest fan!!! Much love, Mika
I’ve been thinking about you and hoping that you have been okay since you noted you here in the hospital. Sending you lots of love and wishing you a healthy recovery Angie.
Wishing you all the best in your journey. Stay positive and know that there are lots of prayers coming your way.
Praying for you!!!!!!!
I’m so sorry to hear that! I’ve missed you dearly and I’m so bummed to find out that you’ve been MIA because of this. I, as well as my family, will definitely keep you in our prayers. Best wishes and safe recovery! If there’s anything else we can do from the West Coast, please let us know.
Im get so sad when I receive the letter, but my best wishes and prayers are with you.. Hope found a kidney pretty soon and you could join good health again. God bless you and keep positive; things happen for one reason and for positives thinkers ever with a good purpose so you gonna found yours soon, and would be awesome, lot of people cares about you and your health.Get Well Soon Bakerella you are Magical : ) and God could made stuffs than Drs cant.. keep your faith!!!
Thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery!
Praying for you. All the best for a quick recovery. You’ll be back and bringing us cute before you know it. Take good care.
Hang in there, Bakerella! I’ll keep you in my prayers.Best wishes!From Argentina
I’ll be praying for you and rooting for a match with your mom. Take care and take comfort in all who love you!
I’ve never commented before, but I’ve been a follower for a long time and have your Cake Pop cookbook. I wish you the best, and will include you in my intentions for the rosary I will say tonight while I go for my nightly run on the treadmill. Okay, I lied, it’s not nightly, maybe 4 times per week. I can’t lie when I’m talking about saying the rosary. Best wishes, Bakerella! Don’t be stressed about not posting, your faithful followers understand!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I also pray for the medical staff that is caring for you! May you continue to find grace and healing in the days to come!
dear bakerella,
get well soon and God bless !
I’m sorry to hear this! I’ll be praying for you and hoping that things will get better, I’ve had problems with my kidneys since I was little and I just hope if I needed a kidney that I would be lucky enough to get one. Good luck with everything and wish you the best with all of it!
Praying for you and your family.
Prayers for you and your family. :) And lots of positivity!
Wishing you a quick recovery!
Prayers to you darling. *hugs*
Thinking of you and hoping you get all better, real soon.
I have been a long time follower of your blog without ever commenting but definitely smiling and drooling over your creations…speedy recovery and my prayers are with you and your family.
Thinking about you and giving you virtual hugs! Take it easy and get some rest! Hope you get better soon!
You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your head up!
thoughts, love & prayers for you bakerella – wishing you a speedy recovery….
I am such a huge fan and I so enjoy your blog. I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Hang in there and get well soon!
my thoughts are with you Bakerella. keep smiling that cutie smile of yours!
Sending my thoughts and prayers for a kidney…I know all to well the realities of kidney issues, my mom had them pretty severely. I pray for strength and happy thoughts to get you through the long days!
You are an amazing women, and you have many rooting for you!
Sending my thoughts, and prayers!
Praying for you… and all involved!! =)
Rest and Relax!! Blessings~
God bless you and your family! You are always so positive and through your blogs and recipes you brighten many peoples lives. Including mine! So get better and besides prayers and well wishes we will make some pops with you in mind.
Angela,
Hope that you’re feeling well soon. Don’t worry about us at all, we’ll all be here for you when you’re back. Take care xoxo
I will be praying for you day and night. You are an exceptional young woman who brings joy and beauty to so many. Hugs and Love to you and your family.
Praying for You ..<3
You are in my prayers…my mom and sister both have had kidney transplants. Here’s to a speedy recovery!
Good luck and best wishes for a quick recovery! Just think your donor would be so proud to have helped you for so many years :)
Sweetie! All the good thoughts and prayers are winging to you! As someone who aspires to bake but is “only” a cook, your site is a joy to me. I linked to you from Ree’s site and now you are bookmarked and I love to see what new creative ideas you have or what pics you have of a booksigning or a trip to the lodge! So much fun. You always make me smile! So get well soon and know that this non-baker, non-blogger, cake pop appreciator is thinkin of you. I’ll be praying for you and hoping for a good match soon. XO :)
I hope they find a donor for you soon and that you ‘ll get another great 18 years!
You and your family are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry you are having to go through this. Lots of positive thoughts and vibes coming your way.
Lots of love,
Maureen Anders
Thinking of you!!!
Take comfort from so many people wishing you well.
Hoping for things to work out soon for you.
I was thinking about you yesterday. I saw that my local Starbucks has just started offering cake pops on their menu! Copycats!! We all know who the original is! :)
I hope this is all resolved quickly and as easily as possible for you. Best wishes to your and your mom!!
Praying for you!
Hi Bakerella!
I was so heartbroken to read what is going on. I hope you find a match soon! I will certainly be praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts!
Many hugs, well wishes and lots of patience and faith!
Wishing you the best,
Michele
You are an amazing person, so full of grace. Keep being strong and brave, you are loved!
Offering up a prayer for you and for strength in your condition and faith that you will return to good health. Thank you for your website.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Sending BIG HUGS your way!
Prayers and blessings coming your way. Hang in there! You are one tough cookie, er, cakepop! Love to you!
Hang in there Bakerella. My mom has has a donor kidney for 15 years…but her health is still poor. You are blessed to be able to do all you have been doing for so long.
Praying you will feel better soon and get outta that hospital!
I’ve never commented on here before, but I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be thinking about you. My mom is waiting for a kidney and I understand how difficult and trying and draining the whole situation is. I wish you the best of luck.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My dad had kidney failure from diabetes…. I know dialysis is difficult. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest.
You, your mom, your family and doctors are on my prayer warrior list!
Prayng for strength and perservance for you, plus a great channel selection in the hospital. :)
Take care of YOU and we’ll be here when your better!
Xoxo and cake pop love…..
Sorry to hear all these news !!!! I hope you will be fine soon.
My prayers and love …
Hugs….
Thank you, for share with us this situation…..We are with you..
Pastry
Oh you SOO didn’t let the donor down!!! You got 18yrs out of that kidney, and like you said, SOOO not expected esp from a deceased donor. Hugs being sent your way, take your time in healing and recouping and have a sketch pad handy so that you can still make your cake pops on paper for now. When you get out you can go crazy with all those ideas you wrote down!
Hang in there, Bakerella! I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, you have an amazing spirit. Sending you a cyber hugs!!
Praying for you! I hope everything gets better quickly!
My thoughts and prayers are with you; I am wishing you a quick recovery
We will be praying for you!
Hugs and prayers for you.
Hi Bakerella, I am so sorry that you have to have another transplant but to have 18 years on a donor kidney I gather is pretty good. I have a 44 year old who has bee diabetic for 34 years. She had a baby 4 years ago and the preg caused her kidneys to go into failure. She has been on dialysis for 2 years now and refuses to even consider a transplant because she is afraid of the drugs and that they will give her cancer. I don’t know how to change her mind,even having a little boy who is four years old and blind she thinks she will live longer on dialysis. She has been so sick ever since she went on dialysis and we nearly lost her this winter with pneumonia. Anyway I just wanted to tell you how much I admire what you have done with your life and when I hear about someone getting 18 years of life I just want to show my daughter this is possible. I will put you in my prayers and hope that all goes well for you. I wondered how old your mom was? I would like to donate my kidney but I don’t know what age cut off is. I don’t know if you will even read this you have so many well wishers. Blessings Sandra
OMG I had no idea you were going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and pray that you will be back on your feet soon and making fun cake pops. ((((hugs))))
Lifting you up in prayer.
Stay strong and be comforted by all of the positive energy coming your way. Feel better and get well soon!!
if you need anything at all please do not hesitate to ask, I might be in Canada but can help at anytime. Rest as much as you can sending healing prayers your way.
I’m so sorry to hear that I hope u get better soon(: I’ll have to make u some cake pops for your recovery(:
Wishing you well from New Jersey! Prayers are with you!
Keep the FAITH it goes a long way and keeps you strong!
Lots of hugs and well wishes to you! I’m a previous Dialysis Nurse so I know what you are going through and hopefully you will come off dialysis soon. If you haven’t started one yet it is probably a good time to start a diet that does not stress the kidney as much as a regular diet does. That may or may not help the tranplanted kidney but it’s worth a shot if it does help. Run it by your Nephrologist and see what he thinks. Good luck to you and hope you find a perfectly matched kidney soon!!
You are in my prayers and hope that you get well soon!
I only pop around every now and then but i had to stop and read this post-I just want to say your donor would be proud to have given you 18 years and i hope everything works out well!
Hang in there! From the amount of comments this post got, you can be sure that a lot of positive energy is going your way. Be really proud of yourself because keeping a good spirit is a great part of the healing process. You’ll get better and soon enough will be baking away…
Best wishes!
My thoughts & prayers are w/ u during this BIG bump in the road. I pray for a speedy & healthy solution for u & that u are back up & doing all of your fantastic creations very soon!! Thanks so much for letting us know so that we all can pray for u!!
Hi! I´ve never commented before, but I have been reading your blog for a long while… I just want to wish you good luck, my prayers are with you and your family. :) Kissess from Chihuahua, México
Oh yeah I forgot to tell you today is World Kidney Day!!! Here is the link
http://www.worldkidneyday.org/
Love your Kidneys!!
I’m praying for you Bakerella.
My heart is with you – thank you for all the happiness and cuteness -now take your time and heal up.
This is my first time to comment, though I’ve been a faithful reader since I stumbled upon your site while searching for cake pop recipes for Mother’s Day almost a year ago. I just wanted you to know I’m praying for healing and comfort for you.
Stay positive! Get well soon :)
Lady Bakerella! I had no idea! You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery of your health! I have your website on my ‘favorites’ list, i check it everyday. My daughter and I became hooked on cake balls! Get well soon!!!
Hi Bakerella,
My mom is 15 years out from her kidney transplant. She was fortunate to recieve a kidney from her brother. She has was on dialysis before her brother lovingly gave her his kidney. It is a very difficult journey for her. She has had several issues regarding infections in the last five years as well. I know that you are probably mentally and physically exhausted. I am sure you have heard plenty of advice, but I can’t help but try to lift you up so that you stay strong in your battle against your own body. Try to take your days one day at a time- don’t think to far into the future as to what might or might not happen, take care of your body and mind as to what is happening now, stay strong in your dedication to your health each and every day. You have so much love and support around the world. Let those things carry you through the bad days, and really live up the good days!!! If there is anything that I could ever do to help you through this I am willing to help you. Thank you for the joy that you have brought to me through baking!
You are in our prayers. Take care of yourself. We are rooting for you!
Praying that you would get through this tough time. You are amazing at what you do and pray that everything would work out. Our family will keep our Bakerella in our prayers. Hang in there :)
P&PT heading out that your mom is a match or you find one ASAP.
Thinking of you and your family. Wishing you well with the hope of happy news that your mom can be a donor. Love and prayers!
Positive thoughts coming your way from Fiji!
I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts for a match and easy recovery!!
I haven’t visited your site much, but my daughter is a constant visitor and was telling me about you this evening. So here I am to wish you the very best with your health issues. I along with a others will have you in my prayers. We never know what life will hand us, but it is always comforting to know that other folks out there are there for us. Prayers for you.
Prayers to you!! Continue to be strong and have a positive outlook and great things will come your way!!! In the meantime, I’ll bake some cuteness up while you aren’t able :)
I am so so so sorry to hear of your illness. I saw you in my inbox and opened it immediatly as I love seeing what you are up to as it always so inspirational and makes me so happy! My prayers are with you!
HUGS!!!
Sending lots of love and healing thoughts your way! Hoping for amazing news soon and that your mom is a perfect match.
Pray in JESUS name
Hugs! I wish you the best!
I don’t know you but am praying for you. Such a blessing to have one transplanted kidney last for 18 years! I have a friend, who is on her third transplanted kidney. The first from her dad, but didn’t last more than a year, then years of dialysis, then one from her brother, that lasted 5 years, and now on a kidney from her mom. We sometimes wonder ‘why?’ but friend is such an encouragement despite her lupus that attacks her kidneys. She looks to the Lord and knows that He’ll take care of her and that there is a reason for this. I don’t know if you know the Lord, but I pray that you do and that He gives you comfort and peace and that your mother will be a match or that another donor will come its way.
Sending you big well wishes and a speedy recovery!!! I’m sure everything will go well :)
Love and prayers to you…. *hugs*
Get well soon Bakerella, you are amazing and I know you will pull through just fine!! :D
I love your website, and I hope so much that things will go well for you. Much love coming your way!!
Hugs & prayers to you Bakerella. I just had a great friend that had a kidney transplant…She had it done at UCLA. They have a program there called the kidney exchange program…basically give a kidney get a kidney. If your mom isn’t a match, but she is willing to donate a kidney, then they will find a match for you & so forth…check out this website. I don’t think this program is advertised enough, but it’s saved so many lives and allowed people to get a kidney way before they would have on a waiting list! Hugs!
http://transplants.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=112&oTopID=34
I am a relatively new reader, never commented before, but I love your website and cheerfulness. I am sorry to hear about your kidney problem and pray for a speedy recovery. Keep up your positive attitude!!
Tears came to my eyes as I read your blog. My sister and I are such big fans, we feel like you are a friend. You and your family will be in my prayers daily for a quick and easy recovery, so that you can continue to bless us with all of the cute and creative, cheerful ideas. Thanks for letting us know!! L<3 ve!!
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praying 4 u:)
We miss you so much Ang! I have been praying for you. I so hope your Mom is a match. You have always been so much to soooo many, now it’s time for you to be taken care. God will see you through this. I am inspired by you daily of how courageous you have been throughout the past several months. Keep the faith and stay strong. We miss your smiling face.
I hope your mom is a match, and the surgery goes well for you both. You’re in my thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you…. get well soon.
Judy
My thoughts are with you! Your talent brightens my day, and apparently, the lives of (at least) 2,409 other readers.
I thought of you when I saw cake pops on the menu at Starbucks, too.
So sorry to hear that! You seem like a very positive person and you have lots of support here! Hugs!!
God bless and give you a speedy recovery. Blessings to your Mom also, how lucky you are to have one another! I hope the news is good, what a blessing to be able to give your child life, twice! Our family will remember you in our prayers, you have brought joy to this family and pure pleasure in all the yummy cake pops we have made and enjoyed thanks to you!
I had no idea! Your such a rock star-super awesome creative queen of cuteness AND a trooper, hold out good things will happen! Is there anything that can be done for you or your mom?
Best wishes!
I, too, have been reading your blog and have never posted. I just sent your book to a friend for her birthday. She loved it! You and your family are in my prayers.
Goodness. I’m always amazed at what I take for granted. I’m used to hearing about and seeing your accomplishments, admiring from afar and had no idea. Having worked with someone who had a donor heart that began to fail, I can imagine what you’ve been going through. I wish you the very best on your journey to restored health.
I hope you get better soon and everything works out in the end. Dealing with something like this can be tough. I love your website and everything about it. Glad you are around. =) Lots of love your way.
Sending my prayers to you… Thanks so much for being able to write on this blog what you are struggling with. Love and blessings and swift recovery. Linda
Thank you for letting us know were you are and how you are doing; I have been wondering! I will keep you in my prayers and pray your mom is able to help you and you do not have to wait much longer. I will also pray for the healing of you both!
Wishing you much love – and sending you big hugs and positive thoughts xxx
My prayers for a perfect match donor and a quick recovery. God Bless you.
sending you lots of love, light and healing…I enjoy your website – thanks for sharing!
Aloha,
dawn