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
I’m fairly new to your sight and I love it. I’m sorry your having to go through this, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dearest Bakerella…I pray that God would touch your body wherever you are right now. I ask that His healing power sweep through your room and heal you where you sit. If it is not His will, I pray that He will keep you until your kidney is available. In Jesus’ precious name…AMEN. I miss your cake pops and love that you are remaining positive. OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOX
I hope you get better soon! You’re in my thoughts!
Bakerella! Get well soon! I’m a long time reader; first time commenter. You have brought much positivity and inspiration to my life through baking! Your creative desserts have helped me endure grueling years of grad school! I’ll never be able to fully express my gratitude for your S’More cupcake recipe!!!! I’m sending you positive thoughts and warm wishes! Feel better!!!!!
strength, courage, press on, be well.
so sorry to hear about your hospitalization. hope you have a successful recovery. i miss your creativity and can’t wait to hear good news about your health. best of luck to you!
It’s really ironic because I finally made a stop to the local Williams-Sonoma store at the mall and picked up a copy of your book. I was so happy & it was the very last one. I’ve been a fan for a few years now and you are really one of my idols. I have no doubts that you will find another donor soon. Just take care of yourself and I, as well as all of your fans, are pulling for you.
Huge prayers for you! You have succeeded in this world of baking, blogging, & book writing! Stay positive and I am praying for another 18+ years with your new kidney. :) -JR
Thank you for sharing. Best wishes and we will be here whenever you return!!
Take this time for you to get well soon! You are in my thoughts & prayers!
first let me say that i wil pray for you and a new kidney. I also want to let you know that you are my cake hero! Keep positive it does wonders!! Hang in there!
Thoughts and prayers to you. Feel better soon.
I’m not great about posting comments on the blogs I follow. But I want to send you encouragement that we have missed your updates. I also just want to up the number of comments of encouragement in general. Lots of people support you and I’m glad to be one of them. Thank you for your transparency. Blessings to you and your future donor!
My prayers are with you. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family. Please don’t give up hope. Have faith, and I hope you find a donor soon.
Our prayers are with you!!!
wish you the very best!!!
You (and your mom) are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up and stay positive. Just know there are so many people who care about you! Hope your feeling better soon!
I hope for the best, speediest recovery for you! Your legions of fans are thinking of you and wishing you well.
Wishing you the best during this trying time. Praying for a quick recovery and encouragement to flood your heart!
I’ve been enjoying – no, loving – your site for a long time now, but this is my first post, I think. Sending healthy thoughts your way!
I’m sorry you have been sick! hope you get a donor match soon!
May God Bless you with a speedy recovery ! :.}
Sending good thoughts your way . . . thank for sharing your vision and the beauty you see in everyday living. Here’s hoping very good things are in your near future.
You have certainly been missed, take all the time you need and look after yourself! Sorry to hear of your sickness, I pray for a successful transplant and a speady recovery. You are a fabulous woman, inspirational, and your mom…such a wonderful gift!
My prayers go out to you and your family. I know what it’s like living with the unknown. I had cancer some years ago. May God continue to keep you under his wings and keep you safe and well. You will get through this with the love and help of your family and friends, as well as your virtual friends. God Bless!
Gosh, I’m so sorry to hear what you’ve been going through…I was hoping you were on a nice vacation somewhere.
Please take care of yourself and get out very soon! We miss you and love the smiles you bring to all our faces with your amazing cake pops!!
Good luck and lots of prayers to you!
so sorry to hear about your kidney. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom and hope things work out quickly!!
Wishing you good luck! Hope you get better soon!
I’m so, so sorry for what you’ve been dealing with, and I hope you find a match soon. *Big hug*
Prayers of healing and blessings to you, Miss Bakerella.
More love and well wishes my dear! We love you and hope you get through this quickly. Stay strong!
Wishing you good health always. You have been a great inspiration in mine as well as many other lives and I know you will carry on to do so in a short while. Hang in there and my prayers are with you xx
I have been visiting your site for long time…always waiting for your next treat or recipe. Bloggers become like family! I will be praying for you get well and to come back soon with more SWEET inspirational messages. We need you BAKERELLA!!!
Wishing you well, and sending hugs as well as good thoughts!
Hope you are doing well since this post. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Take care of yourself.
you are an inspiration to all. Our prayers are for a speedy recovery. Marlene M.
Never commented before, but am thinking of you. What a burden you have been carrying while keeping us all entertained with your gorgeous treats. I have moved cake pop making to the top of my list of things to do this week. I have never made them but am about to. I am also ordering your book! No time like the present! Good luck Bakerella!
bakerella feel better!
You’re in my thoughts and prayers! I’m hoping for a speedy recovery!
I am sorry that you are going through this but God is blessing you with so much love. You have touch so many people life. That is purpose in life. You made me Love baking so much. I am so grateful for you and your love for baking and creating. I will have you in my prayers. Always remember that God is using you. Love ya. You will be fine with God on your side.
My thoughts are with you, Bakerella! I hope all goes well. Thank you for your blog. I’ve gotten so many ideas from it over the past couple of years and think fondly of you. I’ll be praying that a new kidney will soon be found for you. Please take care.
Soo Sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you and your family!
I hope you feel better soon and discharge from the hospital!! I look forward to seeing your wonderfully awesome cake pops and such again. :)
Pa is me…Patty…I don’t know why the tty disappeared…
Take care and my prayers and thoughts are with you…
Bakerella, you are such a courageous person to share your personal struggles with us all. These horrid things always seem to happen to the best people! I truly hope that your mum is a matching donor and that you both have the speediest recovery possible. By the way, I absolutely love your blog to bits :)
I am profoundly sorry that you pass by moments so difficult. Regrettably, I can only send you all my affection and my positive thoughts. Expensive courage Bakerella.
Marie from Belgium
Hang in there, my prayers will be with you! I’ve been an organ donor since my first drivers license….um, awhile ago. Keep up the positive thoughts! :-)
Warms thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Charmaine
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Have faith and remain strong!
Your blog and book and your sunny personality bring joy to so many. My thoughts and prayers will also be with you. Lots of love.
I wish you the best and hope you will get a match pretty soon.
Hugs from France
I am so sorry to hear you are in the hospital. I am sure it is a good thing for them to keep an eye on you and your kidney. I can only imagine your pain and anxiety, please know you are in many hearts and prayers.
Cake pops can wait. You are WAY more important! Take care and know that you are being thought of and prayed for by all of your loyal readers. <3
Praying your mom is a match and all goes well. With GOD all things are possible. Hang in there!
I wish you a very speedy and happy recovery – Hugs and positive vibes to you!! I’ll be making some cake pops in your honor!
Dear Angie, I just read this. Please know that you’re in my family’s thoughts and prayers. We all hope that your mom is a match, and that the upcoming surgery is a success!
In the event that no match is available, is there a way for any of us to be tested? I know that must seem like a weird and perhaps random suggestion, given that we’ve never met. However, you have so unselfishly shared so much with us, and if possible, and needed, we would be happy to do the same for you. (You should have the email address, so feel free to use that to reply.)
Wishing you all the best, Diana
I am new to your blog and I love it! I am so sorry to hear your are having such a tough time with your health. Please know we are praying for you and our thoughts are with you. Thanks you for sharing whats going on.
please know that thoughts, prayers and hugs are bring said and sent to you and your family. You take care and we will be here when you can return to us.
“All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.”
— Julian of Norwich
big cyber hugs.
How scary for you and your family.
My neighbor had a liver transplant over 15 years ago and got a similiar type infection, she did get better without another transplant but it was touch and go for a long time.
Praying for a match soon for you.
SInce I can’t send you a card, i’ll send you a hug, well wishes and my hopes for a good kidney to come along soon !
Very sad to read this post. Hope you get better.
OMG, I will definitely be praying for you!!! Thank you for all your wonderful baking ideas, and inspiration.
Prayers for a speedy recovery for you and for a kidney being available as soon as you need/want it!
You bring so much joy to all of us–we hope that we can bring a smile to you in the face of tougher times. What a strong woman you are!
I’m so sorry to hear about your kindney. I would just like you to know that this website has really inspired me as a baker. Get well soon!
Get well soon! We miss you!!!
I will be praying for healing and a matching donor!!
I have never commented on a blog before, but love reading them. I just like to be a silent observer. But reading what you wrote brought tears to my eyes. My mother-in-law passed away 9 years ago and our family chose to donate her organs. It was the most moving experience I have ever had. Even though it has been 9 years, I still get very emotional when hearing about someone that has been a recipient. I am praying for you and sending you much love. It is such an amazing gift on both ends!
Thinking of you. Praying you have patience to get through the next bit of time. I broke my back skydiving yrs ago. I was soooo bored of the healing process and thereapy I came up with a saying, “Patience, patience, day by day, for this too shall pass away”. I would lay for hours saying it over and over, because I knew it would just take patience to get through it. God bless you, and your family. The world awaits its “Pop Queen”.
I had no idea about your medical issues. I hope you are able to get a new kidney and that the transplant goes well. You are a trooper!
My heart and prayers are with you !
I send many virtual cake pops and cute things to you and I wish you nothing but the best.
Stay positive and keep smiling
xo.
I’ve loved making your cake pops. You have inspired me so much. I will add you to our family prayers and add your name to our temple prayer rolls so thousands of people in our faith will be praying for a quick solution and recovery.
I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I will be praying for your quick recovery!
Get better soon!!!
I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. Stay strong – you are one tough cookie :-) Prayers for you and your family.
You’re such an inspiration to me– in the kitchen and out. You’re in my prayers, and I’m so sorry you and your family are going through such a difficult time.
Sending love, prayers, and lots-o-positive energy into the Universe for you! :)
I really hope you get better :(
The Internet is not the same without you!
Wishing you well! Continue to be keep positive! We will all be doing the same for you – we adore you! Take care!
Sweet Bakerella, please get well soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you – we need your unique brand of sweetness!
Lots of love and good wishes to you and your family.
Thanks for keeping us in the know. Missing you and praying for you <3
Best wishes for you and your family from Finland! Get well soon!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep us updated as you can and concentrate on being well!!
I hope you get well soon, and get a matching donor pretty soon. My prayers for you and your family.
get well soon!
I’ll pray for you.
My love, prayers and thoughts are with you! May you find a suitable donor soon!!
My thoughts and prayers are for you. Heartfelt wishes for a quick and healthy recovery
Good Luck! I am hoping your mom is a match. Bless her and you.
Prayers to you!! Love your website and talent, can’t wait to see new creations when you are well enough!!!!
Angie
We wish you all the best with a donor and that you are on the mend soon.
I just finished making a 14 layer cake (for the 5th time) for my children’s birthdays. I remember the day you gave me the recipe and recommendation for this great big beauty.
Love and Hugs to you my friend
One more thing, the previous donor’s family would be delighted to hear that their loved one’s kidney kept you happy & healthy for an amazing 18 years.
I understand the mourning, I really do.
Hang in there, Bakerella!
I am wishing you all the best. I appreciate you telling us all your very personal story — now we can all send you the thousands of positive vibes and well wishes that you deserve.
My thoughts are with you during this time — I hope your mother is a perfect match (bless her!).
WIth love from Utah.
xo
Bakerella! Thank you for sharing with us and for all of the inspiration you’ve been to me over the years! I will keep you in my prayers, please feel better soon!!!!
Hugs to you!
You and your family are in my prayers. Keep strong and stay postive! *Hugs *
Thank you for sharing. Prayers are with you.
Sending positive thoughts to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery :)
I am praying for a match for you soon, whether your Mom or another person. I do believe that your previous donor would be very happy to know that their gift has helped you for 18 years. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.
You are SO strong. I’m sending you all the hugs & positive energy I can possible give you. <3 <3
Good vibes sending your way… hoping you can feel better soon!
Oh dear, I’m so sorry to hear this. Don’t worry about this blog, when it comes down to it (as much as we all love it), it’s just about food, and right now you have far more important things to be focusing on. Your life is precious and your loyal fans of this blog will still be around when you’re back on your feet.
I hope that you get well soon… You and your work is inspirational. Please continue to surround yourself with postive thought and people. You are in my prayers and may you be surrounded by love and happiness always!
I have been missing your posts. Am praying that you will be blessed with a healthy donor kidney and that your recovery is speedy and you’ll be back with us soon. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. I love your site and your book!
My prayers are with you. You have changed my life.
My thoughts are with you! I hope you feel better, and I really look forward to your website especially being a college student. Your blogs brighten my day!
oh gosh! Feel better!!
wow, you have thousands of comments, but wanted to extend my well wishes too. I hope your mom is a match, and if she’s not…one will come your way very soon. My dad had a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor, and he had an unusual DNA makeup so we were very scared a match wouldn’t be found. However, there was a wonderful person out there that was his angel, and you will have one too! Any kind of transplant is tough to go through, so sending prayers and well wishes your way!
My mom has a kidney disease, so I understand quite well what you’re going through. I hope everything works out and a donor is found quickly. Get well and my prayers are with you!
I read this a few days ago and this is such difficult news to handle. Please keep your spirit up and know how many are praying for you and your family.
I can’t believe you’ve been on tour and making people smile with your amazing treats and now such trauma is filling your life. I hope you get healthy and strong to get back to your life.
I wish you the best things!!!
get well soon!!
Keep that positive thinking going! And know that there are thousands of people who follow your blog sending positive thoughts, vibes, and prayers for you! Including me, sending all three your way! And if you feel you can, keep us posted every once in a while. We care!
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. but so very important for you to focus on YOU and try not to worry about “cake pops and cupcakes and cute”….we just want you to rest and recover and heal as best as you possibly can!
Thinking of you and wishing for a speedy recovery!
Dear Bakerella,
I am very sorry to hear of your health issues. No idea that you were a transplant recipient. I have a good friend on the transplant list and my daughter’s best friend’s two month old little boy who had his kidneys removed on his sixth day of life will eventually need a transplant.
It is my hope that all goes well for you. When we have good health, we have everything!
Adding you to my prayer list. My wish for you is a new, healthy kidney and restoration of your health.
All the best to you,
Charlene
Hoping that your mom is a match!! Wishing all the best and a speedy recovery to you..
May you enjoy the peace of God holding you extra close during this time…hugs and prayers for you Angie!
I have just discovered your website and am loving it thank you so much for your inspiration, your ideas, and sharing your creativity…im really good at copying just no good with coming up with the ideas, so sad to hear about your illness I really hope that everything works out for you….good luck xx
You are in my thoughts and prayers! Thanks for the update. Rest as much as you can.
My thoughts and prayers are with you though this difficult time…Hope you get well soon and that a donor shows up soon…I love your blog and I have been reading it for over a year now… I bought your book and have made several of your creations..You are truly an inspiration…. Hugs
So sorry to hear of your illness. Take care of yourself and don’t worry, we’ll all be here when you get better!
Get well! Our prayers!
Stay strong! I will pray and hope for the very best for you! Thanks for sharing with us this side of you. Be positive!
This brought tears to my eyes! I am saying a prayer for you. It sounds like you have a really good plan in place (and how amazing is it that dialysis can do what it does?!) but more prayers and healing thoughts are a whole separate kind of medicine, so… Hope you feel all the love that’s being sent your way!
I’ve been checking in and missing you. I thought it was just travel and book tours keeping you busy. Now that I know it was sickness, I had to write you a little get well soon message!
I hope the dialysis gives your kidney a little bit of extra time and I hope you quickly find a kidney that can be yours.
Good luck and sweet dreams (cause a hospital is a tricky place for needed sleep!)
Take care, sending hugs and cupcake dreams your way.
I live in Hong Kong, I always visit your website. Don’t give up. Many people love you , Get better soon.
I am so sorry to hear that. you will be in my prayers. :)
I am so sorry this is happening. My sister is currently on chemo to buy her a little more time before she has to begin dialysis. If it works, she will (hopefully)have 5 years or more without dialysis. In the future, she will need a kidney. My kidney. I pray for her healing every day. I will be praying for yours as well.
On a funny note (we have to have these not to get too worried/stressed): three years ago I had a breast reduction. My sister was not “blessed” with a chest like mine. I told her back then that she should lay beside me and they could take out of mine and put into her. Her response was “I don’t want your used goods.” We laugh now! She will one day, in fact, need my used goods. Sister love!
So sorry to hear this Bakerella! Please focus on getting well and do not feel bad about not posting, we will all still be here when you’re back. I truly believe that things will work out for you, so best wishes for a speedy recovery!
I am praying for you, the doctors who are treating you and your Mom! Hugs and love!
You are in my prayers. I hope you find a match quickly and will soon be on your way to a speedy recovery. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Our prays are with you. You are a incredible spirit and I know you will be up and running soon. Thank you for inspiring myself and husband.
Hi Bakerella,
I’ve never written before, but I have been a dedicated reader. I love your blog, your crafts, your photography and your enthusiasm for it all!
I wish you all the best for a full and speedy recovery.
Take all the time you need to get better and know that all your fans will be waiting and baking for you!
Dear Lord, I ask for healing in our dear friend here, I ask that you place a hedge protection around her and her mother as she embarks on this journey, I ask for these things in Jesus name…Amen!
I’m so sorry to hear you’ve not been well and have been in the hospital but will keep good thoughts your mom will be a match so you can have your transplant and move on with recovering so you can do the things you love.
Praying for your complete healing here on Maui!
aloha
hang in there!
Praying for you sweet one.
Wishing you all the best. I hope everything is going to be fine. Love your blog. You`re so inspiring. (Sorry for my bad english). But I can only say again, wishing you all the very best.
Sending you prayers.
Best wishes to you, Bakerella! You will be back up and sharing delicious treats with us again in no time, I’m just sure of it! =)
I’ll be thinking of you and I hope you get well soon!
So sorry to hear that and adding you in my prayer.
Gob bless you as always
The biggest hug you can imagine from Italy <3
I’m so sorry to hear about your condition. I hope you will find a match soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family all the way. God bless..
My good thoughts and well wishes are with you. We miss you but we just want you to be well. Take your time and take care of yourself. <3
It was through your blog and for all the love that you dedicate on your work that I ventured into the world of sweets.
I wish from the bottom of my heart your quick recovery.
Thanks for sharing…
Sending you sweet thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
sorry to hear about your troubles. people read your blog and are so inspired that they tend to forget that you are a real human with real problems.
wish you the best of luck and wishes. hopefully you’ll be back in no time with a spring in your step.
Everything will be ok. Do not worry about anything. You are covered with positive energy . Thousands of people send you their prays. We are waiting right here to hear your good news.
Wishing you all the best! Thank you for being an inspiration to me!
as a new reader I’m sending prayers to you!
My prayers are with you and your family. My sister had kidney disease and I was so lucky to be able to donate my kidney to her.
You’ve brought so much joy to our lives, so we will wait faithfully until you’re back on your feet…don’t you stress about this website or your book right now. You just focus on your recovery and know that we are with you in spirit. :-)
The exact same thing has happened to my brother this year, after just as many years. Dialysis has improved so much during that time. It certainly doesn’t wipe him out like it used to and so he is able to lead a much more normal life. All the very best to you and your family.
I hope you get well!
I wish you all the best and hope than you’ll get a confirmation about the fact you can receive your mom’s kidney.
Waiting is hard, i send you my patience.
I love your blog.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I recently have had a retinal detachment and will be having my second surgery within a week. Not knowing the outcome is scary but stay positive and meditate. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone. Take care and stay strong.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very blessed to have a job facilitating the donor/recipient process. Registering to become an organ, tissue, and eye donor is a simple, easy, and selfless thing to do. April is Donate Life month. Register today and let your family know your wishes! Take comfort in knowing that, since it is such a selfless thing to do, you would never be letting your donor down. Your donated kidney allowed you to have a productive life for 18 years!!!! That’s something that any selfless person would be happy about!
God bless you and I pray that you will get the new kidney that you need.
Please take your time! I am so sorry to hear about how sick you are. I hope everything goes well and you recovery quickly. We all adore you and will be here when you can come back! and think about all the cake pops you can think of while you are undergoing hospital stays and procedures!
Just adding my little message of encouragement to all these others so you can see how much you inspire and give enjoyment to so many people! Hugs and prayers being sent to you!
Love to you and your kidney. Sending happy thoughts to you both.
Hello… I just stumbled upon your blog for the first time today and read this post. My heart was broken for you and I immediately said a prayer for you. I was touched by how you fondly remembered your deceased donor, but believe me, you have not let him/her down. I know they would be so happy that they were able to give you these happy years. I will continue to pray for you and am sending positive thoughts your way!!
GET WELL SOON
Your in are thoughts and prayers
God Bless you and I will keep you in my prayers. You are amazing and an inspiration to all of us who may not be professionally trained, but work very hard to be the best at what we do. Be well…
get well soon bakerella! the blog can wait, we can wait, just focus on resting and recovery<3
Hope everything is going well Bakerella and that you are able to get back to doing what you love as soon as possible! You are such an inspiration! Thank you for all that you share! Get well soon!
You are in my thoughts and prayers…Sending healing vibes to you that you are through this hurdle as swiftly as possible…
Hope you feel better soon . Praying that you get a match soon , whether it’s your mother or a donor , as long as it’s fast . Good Luck !
You are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! Hang in there lady!
Prayers going your way…Its great to see how positive you are about life!
Such an inspiration! <3
Thanks for telling us… now you can be reminded of all the people who love your words, not just your baked goods.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! My thoughts are with you! Sending you many warm-just-baked-from-the-oven hugs!!
I am so very sorry to hear about all of this! My heart is sad for you, and you are in our prayers. Hugs to you!
Bakerella, so sorry to hear your bad news. i think you are amazing and have a brilliant talent, well wishes from down under xxx
from emma in australia
Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way. Thank you for making our lives a little more sweet with all that you do.
Prayers and positive thoughts for you, your mom, the kidney you have now, and the one you may receive. As a long time reader, your blog and your attitude about life, which is so evident in your posts, are really inspiring to me. You’ve made me a better baker. Get well soon. <3
What a tough twelve days! Hang in there. Thank you for sharing your life with us and your passion for baking. You rock!
Praying for a donor, a successful surgery, and a speedy recovery.
Amanda H.
I wish you all the best health in the world! All of your fans are wishing you well. My thoughts are with you!
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Food luck!
Wishing you better days ahead- I follow your site but have never posted. My prayers are offered for your patience, health and speedy recovery.
Marlene
I’m confident that your positive attitude and seeing your milk glass half full will inspire a quick and smooth recovery. Have missed the fun but selfishly happy you’ve let us in on your journey. Cakepops held high! All the best. <3
My prayers are with you that your Mother will be a match and that you will have that healthy kidney soon.
praying for you. God bless.
Hi Angie!
I ‘m saddened by your news and wish you a positive match! I was thinking of you last week when my sister and I did 100 Sesame Street cake pops for my twins’ first birthday party. Now all my family and friends know about you…gave u all the kudos for creating the idea.
This week 2 of my coworkers are celebrating the one year anniversary of the kidney transplant they had. Andrew gave his kidney to Claire, a mom of college twins. She was on daily dialysis for years. Andrew had to change his life (quit smoking, exercise, lower his blood pressure) and it took 3 years to have him finally meet the qualifications, but they did it. I tell you this to bring you hope – that this time next year you too will be celebrating what we call a “Bean-iversary”. I have to make kidney shaped cake for them, but I may have to make kidney shaped cake pops to honor you. You are my inspiration and you bring so many of us joy. I will pray for your recovery. God Bless You, Bakerella, as you have blessed so many of us.
Sending good vibes your way from Vegas. Hope you get better and your mom is a good donor. ::hugs::
Thinking of and praying for you!
Wishing you all the best for a healthy kidney. I’l be sending you good thoughts!! Take good care.
I’ve followed your blog for a long time and have really enjoyed all of your sweet creations. I’m sending a prayer for a strong recovery. Thanks for the update. Take care!!!
A huge get well wish for all of the best. Get all of the rest you need. Take care of yourself. Thank you so much for the update, I had missed reading your blog updates. Wishing you a thorough recovery. Don’t worry about us at all, we’ll be here when you are feeling better.
YOU are a bright spot in so many peoples day.
Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration with us!
~Jan
OK, so it sounds pathetic to be crying for the writer of a blog whom you have never met, never even posted a comment to, but Bakerella, today I am. When my eldest son was in the hospital for kidney problems (He has Cystic Kidney Disease) I found your blog. I went home and made my sweet little man a sort of warped looking version of a cake pop that night. He was delighted because it sorta resembled Elmo in a very lopsided, misshapen kind of way. Your treats helped us find a little bit of fun and joy in a time of pain. I hope you can find the same. Adding you to our prayers :)
I am praying for you. Thank you for your wonderful blog. I always love reading it and trying out your cute ideas. Hope you get well soon.
Take care of yourself!! We’re all sending positive thoughts your way!
Sending prayers for you and your mom! Hope you get well soon and you and your new kidney will be stronger than ever!! My 10 year old daughter and I love to read your site together, thanks for sharing it!
praying for your fast recovery, Bakerella.
I have really enjoyed following your blog, trying out my hand at cake pops, and sharing all of it with friends – I will be praying for you as you wait to see if your Mother is a match and that both of you come through the surgery safely and well.