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
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
((Hugs!)) Hope you find a donor super fast and have a quick recovery!! Love your creativity and personality! You are awesome!
Thank you for sharing your news. I am a new blogger myself but have been reading them for years. I love your blog and your wonderful recipes. Sending wishes your way for a successful new transplant and a speedy recovery.
Praying for you as you work through this enormous event in your life. Wish I could send you “sweet” things to make you smile but NZ is just too far away. I’ll send “sweet” wishes and love instead :)
Love your blog and all the amazing things you create. You are such an inspiration. I send you all the best wishes. Get better soon!
A big hug from Italy,
Susanna
Angie – my thoughts are with you! I hope that everything goes smoothly, and that you will be on your feet soon!
-Angie
I just saw this post today, and I want you to know that through this website and your pops you have brought so much joy to my family! We’re so sad to hear that you’re sick and are wishing you a happy healthy new kidney and a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’m so sorry! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Please REST and just worry about yourself getting better. We will all be here when you get back. I hope you get an answer soon and the recovery is speedy!
Bless your heart. My 19-year old brother is having kidney problems and he is struggling. I wish you the best. I love your positive attitude.
I had a feeling something was not right….and wondered if someone close to you would post something to let us know. That’s crazy…all you have been through! I’m so sorry and will keep you in my prayers….I’m just sorry I wasn’t praying sooner when I had that feeling of something might be wrong. Stay strong!
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous.
Isaiah 41:10
I’ve never commented on anything but I wanted to let you know that I love everything that you do. I wish you the best and I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts! Thanks for sharing!
by the way a big kiss
I don´t know you at all but from the bottom of my heart I wish you that everything will be good for you.Regards from Spain and remember that If you wish something very much sooner or later it become true
Prayers to you & your family.
I just wanted to let you know that I will be making your cupcake pops for my daughters first birthday, I hope it makes you happy knowing that something you’ve shared with us will be a part of one of MY most special days, there will be hats, there will be decorations, there will be pink and cute and cakepops and all of these things will be photographed and shared and remembered forever. xoxox
Very sorry to hear you’re not doing well and glad to hear an update. Wishing you well quickly – sending prayers and thoughts of sweet treats to help you recover :)
hi – i’ve been wondering where you’ve been! hope by now you are feeling better. am sending you loads of positive vibes from CA. please take care and keep us posted!
I really pray that you get better soon! Hang in there.. keep smiling … lots of love
best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Praying for you, darling! I hope you are quickly blessed with a healthy kidney.
wishing you a speedy recovery.
Sending love prayers and healing thoughts your way. While I’m at it, let me thank you for all your talents and your generous nature to share with others. Your personality shines through your pics, recipes, ideas and inspiring posts. :D
Get well soon! Thinking of you!
Praying for your body to heal and for you to feel better than every Bakerella!
okay, my confession is I`m totally not into anything to do with baking OR `cute`… but for some reason I still can`t stop from checking your blog every week. I think it must be because you are an amazing person and it shines through your blog! So best wishes, some people I love have had kidney problems and been on dialysis and I know that in and of itself is no picnic! Here`s hoping for the best for you.
i meant sending up lots of prayers…not lots up lots…
I’m soooo sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well. Sending lots up lots of prayers for you!!! Hope you feel better soon!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We miss you in blogland and we all wish you the best of luck. The Lord will provide.
I hope all will be well soon!
De-lurking to say that my prayers and thoughts are with you and I hope you get back on your feet soon!!!
I am praying for you and your family. Please share with us how you make out with your mom…we are all very anxious to hear. My heart is with you, fully.
Warmly,
Cate
Will keep you in my prayers! Take care of yourself. We’ll all be here when you’re ready.
You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers – I hope you are back up and baking soon! I love your work!
Get well soon. We will all be praying for you! :)
Forget about us and the cake pops, just get better soon!
As an ill baker, I completely understand your situation. I am sorry. However, I know this is just a bump in the road for you and your family. No physical set back stands a chance becuase of your talent, will, and spirit! Your oven will be on 375 and baking without a brake very soon! And, I cannot wait!
Your are in my heart and in my kitchen<3
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Puxa que notícia triste…..
Vou pedir a Deus que te ajude…….
Muita calma e não fique triste…. espere que algo melhor está por vir……..
Lembre dos lindos bolinhos que você com amor cria…..
Melhore logo…..
I wanted you to know your blogs are so inspiring and uplifting.
Just wish I could send some of that back to you. Take care of yourself and know you have so many prayers coming your way
from all of us.
Oh…. sending you so much love from Wales. Just so you know, this site always lifts my spirits and makes me smile in delight :0) I hope you’ll be much better very soon, humungous hugs
xxxxx
wishing you all the best! stay positive =)
(((hugs))) I hope you start feeling better.
Don’t surrender. Keep on fighting. You are a brave woman. I have been visiting your page for months and you have been not only an inspiration but also an oasis of peace and relax xome times. I will pray for you. I am hereby sending you all my love and affection from Spain.
Take care and get well.
We love you Bakerella!!
Prayers for you! I’ve missed your amazingness and hope you feel better soon – and get a new kidney!!
my thoughts are with you <3
Praying for the best outcome. (((((HUGS)))))
Cakepops can wait -your health is MUCH more important, so don’t give the blog a second thought. Get well soon – thoughts and prayers go out to you!
Thinking about you! You are such an amazing & talented woman and I pray for a speedy recovery
Get well soon!! I have missed you a lot.All my prayers and love from Spain
I’m sorry to hear your news and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know that all these well wishes together will make a difference……We need to get you well – your cake balls have been a highlight in my household and we’re looking forward to more of your great ideas!!
Thoughts and prayers coming from Colorado! You have been an inspiration to so many, and you have a huge fan base pulling for you. Best wishes for a donor match, and a speedy recovery!
Wishing you well Bakerella and best wishes. I hope you get the kidney or that your mom matches your kidney type. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
I wish you a speedy recovery! A kidney transplant saved my dad’s life when I was just a little kid. It is the greatest gift. Hang in there and stockpile ideas for when you are better!
Praying all will be well with you real soon. We are all waiting for you to make it back and to see what cool kidneycakes you come up with!!!
Wish you well.
We miss you!
Oh so sorry to hear of your health troubles. I have lurked here for years secretly reveling in your appearances and book deal. I am a tech in a dialysis center and I know how truly amazing it is for you to have come all this way on a cadaver donor kidney. It also makes me that much prouder or your accomplishments can you be proud of someone you do not know, lol). On the other side of that coin it makes my heart ache for you as well, since I know from daily experience w/ my own patients how difficult and dispruptive the whole experience can be. You are a treasure and are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep up your hopes at all costs.
Keep the faith! Sendng prayers to you and your family through this difficult time. Concentrate on getting better; the cake pops can wait.
Prayers from a bloggy-lurker. I wish you only the best and will hope that your mom is a perfect match. My best to you and your family while you wait.
Be well and stay strong!
Speedy recovery to you!!!
animo desde monterrey mexico
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God Speed….. I pray a quick recovery for you!!!
my prayers go out to you. wishing for a fast recovery! xoxoxo
you and your mom are in my thoughts…i wish only the best for you ;-)
sorry to hear… :( hoping your mom’s a match (or you find one soon) and a speedy and healthy recovery!
My thought and prayers are with you… positive thoughts beget positive outcome! You will be fine, and be out of the hospital sooner than expected. xoxo
Me and thousands of others are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You have given us all so many reasons to smile.
So, so sorry to hear how sick you have been. I hope for a speedy recovery!!
I will pray every day for you! you will find the rigth donor very soon. Imagine your doctor telling you that they found a donor and imagine yourself getting perfect with the new kidney and living healthy until you will be 80’s. See it like you are living it and it will happen. I will imagine that you are back making us smile with your wonderful work
wish u all the best..
Clearly, you’re a fighter – hang in there!! You’re gonna be well soon, I just know it. In the meanwhile, tons of well wishes and we all miss you.
Wishing you health and positive energy – and a speedy recovery! I met you in line for the Pioneer Woman last year, and have been thinking of you this last week because she was here again in Atlanta last weekend. Your blog is wonderful and I can’t wait til you come back to it full time.
I will begin praying for your recovery and donor situation today- it was great meeting you in King of Prussia during your book tour and I love visiting your site daily! Have missed you and appreciate you sharing with all of us your trials; just think of all the prayers going up for your health! Best wishes and hugs-
Wow… I’m sorry you have to go though this and I wish you and your family all the luck and strength and patience required.
My 20 year old cousin has been going thru the same thing for all his teenage life and now into adult life. He received a kidney from his mom and it was good for him for only a few years. I wish his was 18 years like yours. Now his body/blood is rejecting the kidney and so he’s constantly on dialysis just trying to keep up until he gets another positive match for another donor. No luck yet, but we are hopeful. I’ve seen how it changes and affects his every day life. I hope the best for you and pray it all comes together! Prayers and best wishes, love and hope coming your way!
Oh my goodness! So sorry! Many thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! Stay sweet!
You have clearly given so much and have served as a creative inspiration to all. Never feel as though you have let anyone down!!! You are an incredible person. Positive thoughts only :) I’m sending you some get better wishes…fingers crossed that your mom is a match!!! Get well soon.
I’ve never commented before, but have been reading for a long time, best wishes for you and all your family!
I have been impressed with your website and the beautiful creations you make for a long time. It makes me sad to hear that your sick. Please take care of yourself and I will pray for you.
I rarely comment but read your blog faithfully. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult. I hope you can leave the hospital soon and recoop at home.
So sorry to hear how poorly you have been, you’re very brave to carry on being so positive and a bright spot in so many people’s lives too I’m sure ( your site always cheers up a dull day in the office).
To that end, I’m wishing you lots of luck and health and I pray that someone who’s life you’ve touched with your site can come forward and help you out in return somehow.
hugs and best wishes x
My prayers go you to you! Can not wait to read your post once you are hopsital free and w/your new Kidney. You will get one!
oxoxox From Texas!
You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Good thoughts coming your way. I have been through a similar situation with a family member & I know how grueling it can be. ((hugs))
Both you & your website have brought such happiness to me & my kitchen! Sending lots of positive energy & love your way!
Wow I had no idea when I started reading (and fell in love with) your blog that you had gone through all of this. Someone very close to me had a kidney transplant and we pray constantly for her well being. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are an inspiration living the life you live with the upbeat attitude that you have. You are in our hearts.
You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay positive. XOXO
Please take very good care of yourself!
I am thinking about you, sending very good vibes your way.
*hugs*
So sorry to hear of your need for a new kidney. I pray that your mom will be a match, and if not, that you will find a new donor soon. You are really an inspiration and a sweet person. We are all so sorry to hear of your troubles. Please get well and know that many are praying for your speedy recovery!!
Dear bakerella .. I am a Muslim girl who loves u a lot I will pray for ur safety may god heal u very soon keep ur spirit high and am sure u will get through this tough time and we will enjoy more sweet things from u in the comings days … Kiss & hugs Dora from Kuwait
Bakerella, praying that you find a positive match and recover very soon. I commend you for sharing such a personal story with us. Take care.
Praying for you and wishing you the very best.
Stay Strong Bakerella!
Sending you the very best as you move through this huge challenge. I’m sure I speak for many when I say I would gladly give you the kidney you need… You are such a gift, and I want you around for many, many more years! So take care of yourself, do whatever the doctors tell you and NEVER forget that you are loved and appreciated!
Bakerella,
I pray that your kidney is healed, whole and functions in the manner in which it was created to function. I pray that your Mom is a matched and that you both have long life in Jesus name.
I’m sorry to hear about your news. I’ll be sure to keep you in my prayers. You have been such a great inspiration to all of us. Hope you feel better soon.
Hugs and kisses!!!!
I hope you’re feeling better soon. Prayers for all of you.
I was hoping you were just too swamped to post! Thinking of you and praying for your recovery.
I have never commented before, but have been an avid reader of your blog for a few years now. You have inspired me to get into baking. I think you are amazing and my prayers are with you.
This is really sad, i´m a donor of a kidney, i gave to my mom so it’s really difficult to know that donor´s good wil doesn´t last forever… best wishes for u and hope u feel better soon
Prayers go to you that you get a new kidney and all goes well with surgeries. Even in your hospital bed, writing a note to your readers about your health, you come across as being so sweet!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery whichever the scenario may be! Prayers heading your way!
Be well… the internet can wait.
Hi Bakerella – You have been in my thoughts ever since I read your post. I pray everything is going well and that you are back to your old self in no time! You sure are missed in blog-world!! :-)
Thinking about you – hope you are doing well!!!!
Wishing you a quick recovery! Xoxo
I had a feeling we weren’t seeing your posts because of health issues. Absolutely positive thoughts & prayers for you, dear. Can’t wait to see a new picture of you smiling & on-the-mend!
MM-
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I hate that you are feeling ill..I hope you know we are all thinking about you and sending wellness vibes.
Know that our thoughts and love are with you at the moment. Stay strong and hoping the tests can confirm if you mom’s a positive donor otherwise, be on the list soonest possible.
You’re a great inspiration to us all and I believe great karma will come your way. Will keep you close in our prayer :)
Wish you well and a speedy recovery! Everyone should consider being an organ donor. My nephew-in-law’s kidney donor was his hairdresser. His sister’s kidney donor was a cousin.
All my energy for you!!!!!
Sandra
Just sending prayers your way. My daughter was sick in Texas Childrens for 2 months ( nov.1-dec24) and drs. had no idea what was wrong with her. We just turned it over to God and She was healed. Praying that God heals your body and every thing falls in place with the kidney. My daughter and myself love your sight and we are praying for a speedy recovery. Remember God is in control….
Love and Prayers! Tammie & Sarah
I’ll throw my hat in the ring with the other nearly 4000 commenters and wish you good health and well wishes and a speedy recovery. I’m saying a prayer that, one way or another, you are able to receive a healthy kidney sooner rather than later. Best wishes to feeling better and BEING WELL soon!
First time here and I was totally touched by this post. You truly are amazing. Prayers for your recovery and I am sure you will be alright soon.
Hope it all works out and you get better very soon! Good luck to you!
Animo. Te estamos esperando, el tiempo que sea necesario. Cuidate y sigue sonriendo.
Besos desde España
I follow your blog religiously but have never commented before but this deserves a comment. My thoughts and prayers are with you to feel better soon and receive your new kidney pronto!
Get well soon!
Major thoughts and prayers coming your way. I had missed your posts and cuteness! I know it must have been hard to share this, know that all your readers are lifting you up and offering support!
Just to let you know that we’re still praying for you, and still thinking of you, dear Bakerella! We love you, and may God Bless You and your family and give you His Peace.
Sending you a dorky side wave, and a big hug!
Love,
Suzanne
Thank you for sharing your story. I am joining the others in saying prayers for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You’re an inspiration to us all with your creative talents and stregnth.
I am so so so sorry to hear what happened to you/ You seem pretty courageous and determined, i guess, i hope that everything is gonna turn out marvellous for you. I’ll be sending you all my thoughts and prayers.
Get well very soon.
love
I had thought you were just really busy. It happens. But this is just crazy. I am sending you tons of well wishes. And I really hope you are on the road to a full recovery very soon.
Take care!
Prayers from Kentucky for you
good morning! i’m not sure if you are reading all of the comments to your post but i stumbled across your site on accident and read your story. i haven’t read all the comments, so if i missed something, i do apologize. maybe i’m out of my mind, maybe it wasn’t an accident, but i can’t believe out of all these post, 3000+, you are still looking for a donor. i might be a total stranger, but if i might be a match for you, say the word and id be happy to find out. seriously, please feel free to contact me if i can help. best wishes, christy
Oh goodness. Hoping for all good news – a positive match, a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Sending lots of good energy your way.
I just had to add my wishes and prayers along with everyone else. I know it must be kind of a dark and scary time for you but hang in there and keep praying and believing that God will provide just the right donor for you.
You’ve got a lot of friends praying and rooting for you.
Sending lots of good thoughts your way! You and your site have been such an inspiration to me, thank you for all you do.
Wishing you a very speedy recovery!
Another prayer, another posting.
You would never believe how much all of us strangers care about you and wish you well. You rest now and read our warm wishes when you want some good cheer.
Hugs to you!!
Praying for you at this time. Hope your feeling better soon. God Bless. Mima xxx
Best wishes for a speedy [chocolate covered] match and recovery. Hope you are back in your kitchen in no time!
Wishing you a very speedy recovery Bakerella. x
… I’m so sorry to hear of your kidney… you always seem to be in a very good shape, but we don’t imagine what’s going on… I really hope that you will recover soo soon, you’re so special and you are in my prayers…
Love
Etta
I’m so very sorry you’re going through this. I’m sending you my best wishes and hope you can get the best possible treatment and outcome very soon. You’re in my thoughts, and I thank you for all the cuteness and smiles you’ve brought!
Please stay strong and positive. Shall pray for the best for you and family. You have been an inspiration for me, never having any interest to bake before in my life. Praying for your recovery!
I hope everything gets better for you! You are an inspiration to all. i’m send prayers and happiness your way.. :)
Get well soon dear…
Thinking about you and wishing a speedy recover for you! HUGS!
you are truly inspiring and your strength is amazing. my thoughts and prayers are with you. hope everything works out well for you. stay strong!
best of luck to you bakerella! you have been such a wonderful person to get to know and i am definitely crossing my fingers for you. sending love from las vegas. get well soon. xx
spero tutto vada per il meglio. tanti auguri
Thank you for shearing your story you are very brave , wishing you all the best from down under x
Praying for you to have a fast recovery!
Sending lots of mana (power) and aloha (love) your way from Hawai’i. Best wishes for a quick match and an even quicker recovery. Malama pono (Take care).
My prayers are with you!
Bakerella I have been missing your updates. Im so sorry this is the reason you have been absent from your website and not some sunny vacation destination. My thoughts are with you and your family.
hope everything went well! :)
Oh my goodness I am so sorry to hear this! You will definitely be remembered in our prayers!
I wish you the best of luck for a positive outcome. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Though I rarely comment on your blog I LOVE reading it and had been wondering what was going on with you. I am really hoping everything works out and that your mom is able to donate. Please know I am thinking of you and wishing you the best.
Bakerella you have been an inspiration to us all…your cakepops are taking over the world…even Starbucks is offering them! We love you and pray for a donor soon!
no wonder i luv ya soooooooo much. my mother was the first kidney patient in las vegas. you are a warrior!!!
many prayers to you for a fast recovery!!!
We are thinking of you and hoping with our whole hearts that you find the best possible resolution and quick return to good health. You inspire us with your culinary creativity and lovely writings! Luv, Jenn and Janelle of Sweet Vintage Baking.
get well soon =)
I am new to your website but read your post and have been unable to stop thinking of you. My prayers, thoughts and all my best wishes for a speedy recovery are with you. Very sincerely,
Steph
{{HUGS}} Take all the time you need. I’ll still be here waiting. The most important thing is you getting better.
Where there are 2 or more gathered.. God will be present… you are in many prayers and God is there also so I KNOW you will be fine. You have made us laugh and marvel at your wit and knowledge. Now we can give you something in return.. our thoughts and prayers. God can do anything you know.. and you will be back with many new ideas for us very soon. You can do one other thing for us… REST, THINK POSITIVE and KNOW we will be here waiting for you return.
I definitely noticed that you were gone and so sorry to hear the reasons for you being away. Am sending lots of prayers up to heaven that your mom is a match, please keep us updated on your progress.
Best wishes, you make the world a happy place!
get well soon…i’m crossing my fingers that your mom is a match! much love!!
I suspected something might be wrong and sad to hear that I was correct. Thinking of you and wishing the best thoughts. I check your blog every day and have made many of your wonderful treats and wanted you to know that you bring brightness into my dreary work week. Please take care of yourself and know that there are literally thousands of us out here sending our love.
HUGE, HEALTHY WISHES and PRAYERS to you Bakerella! I’m adding my love to this massive pile of it coming your way virtually. I will pray for the very best outcome for you…and your kidneys! :-)
Another reason why I look up to you! This is my life, I work on getting more donnors for people like you. Now I will work extra hard. Stay strong! I will be praying for you!!
Thinking of you and praying for your speedy recovery.
Continuing to hold you in The Light, Bakerella. May you draw comfort and strength from your many friends!
You are an amazing person, and an absolute ray of light! Hang in there, you’ll get through this! :)
Sending you all the positive thoughts and best wishes I can muster!
Positive thoughts coming your way! You rest, and we’ll keep baking in your honor. We love you! Get well soon!!
I feel all these glorious prayers sent to God for you Gee. You will be just fine; I know it in my heart. We can get Madyrella on the pops with you after you get home :-). I love you more than you know. Your sis, Heather.
I am so very sorry to hear that you are sick! I just came on tonight because I just finished making my very first cake pops! I got your book last week in the mail and no joke I have been sleeping with it in bed. I read a bit of your book then a bit of the Bible and both books sleep peacefully with me at night!
My cupcake cake pops turned out great and I ADORE your book and site. I am brand new around here and I wanted to sincerely wish you the best and I will pray for you. You do such a great job and I LOVE your stuff! Sweet dreams.
I think you are an amazing, brave person and wish you a speedy recovery. I have followed your posts for awhile now but hadn’t been by recently. Something told me to look you up again and I am glad I did. I am praying for your. Please keep your chin up and now people all over are praying for you.
Sincerely,
Paula in Kansas City, MO
YOU r a huge bright spot 2 all of US that come an look at ur beautiful site. You make a lot of people happy, simply by giving us inspiration 2 create cute an delicious treats. Thank you.
Best wishes, hope all goes well an you get better soon.
Hugs.
I was a living kidney doner @ 18 months ago. The recipient, a friend, is doing well. You’ve experienced one of the greatest outcomes from your first transplant, and I hope your Mom turns out to be your donor. We ‘old folks’ (I’m 61) make great donors too. My prayers are with you both.
Wishing you all the best and speedy recovery.
I’d been wondering what had happened to you. I’m so sorry about your kidney :(
I hope you get better soon and here’s hoping for a perfect match for you soon!
Thank you, Bakerella. Thank you for being such a beautiful person and kind soul. You’ve brightened my kitchen and many of others with your whimsical and adorable baked goods. Prayers to you and your family as you heal and journey onto what lies in front of you. Feel better!!
I have been wondering where you’d been hiding out. :( I’m so sad to hear it’s under these conditions though. :( I will be praying for your health whenever you come to my mind, which is frequently b/c you are a part of my internet ‘circut’ of websites I check everyday. *hugs* and *prayers* that your mom is a match. :(
Wishing strength and hope while you heal. May your journey in recover be quick.
I wish you all the best! Your website has brightened many of my days and I hope these comments help even a little.
I have been a dialysis nurse for the past 20 years and my heart goes out to you. Please make sure you get all the education that you can about YOUR dialysis options as you wait for the next transplant. Sitting in a dialysis center three days a week is not the only path you can take. Peritoneal dialysis will allow you to do your dialysis at night and give you the freedom to bake your heart away during the day. It will also allow you a more liberal diet for all of those taste tests. The National Kidney Foundation has wonderful educational materials, “Your Treatment, Your Choice” and a great website is http://www.LiveNow.info. Please let me know if I can give you any information. Good luck and quick match! Jen
I just started following your website and love drooling at all your wonderful delicious creations back from December and am so saddened that you’re going through such a rough time! Please know that there are many prayers going your way. =) And I am wishing you to get back on your feet soon and can’t wait to see what else you come up with. Hang in there!
Wishing you well and sending positive thoughts of healing. I have missed you and wondered how things were going for you. Your wonderful outlook on life and this whole curve that has been thrown your way is incredible. Please know that many of us have been brightened by your blog and now feel our good wishes and prayers being sent your way! Peace.
I believe in the power of prayer and all my prayers tonight are with you. Stay strong and know we are thinking of you.
Praying your mom is a donor and praying for a quick recovery!
Look at how well you have lived… how could you ever think you let your donor down??? YOU are exactly who I would want my donated organs to go to! Keep your amazing positive outlook! My thought will be with you for a speedy resolution so that you can get back to your amazing life!
Keeping you in my prayers!!!! Sending positive thoughts your way.
Thinking of you, Bakerella! I’m sorry you’ve been so unwell. We love you!
best of luck to you…you’ll be in my prayers.
This will pass and you WILL be well again. You can do this. Blessings to you and your family.
Sending you love & sending up prayers for your healing. God Bless!
Sweetest Bakerella.. my heart goes out to you. Prayers and get well wishes rushing your way. Thinking of you.. HUGEST hugs…
Annie
Sending good thoughts & well wishes!
Will pray for your speedy recovery dear Bakerella. GOD Bless!
Praying for you Bakerella! Get well soon! Hugs!
Just in case you manage to read through the thousands of wishes being sent your way, I’ll add mine: Get well soon!
I’ll pray for you….
Prayers are with you Bakerella. Sometimes we just have to slow down and be patient.
My thoughts are with you…I hope for a speedy recovery. So sorry to hear you’re not well. Life can take twists and turns along the way…just another ‘speed bump’. I’ve always eagerly opened your emails to see what sweetness is inside :-) take care.
I had been through the process for my girfriends donation for her grandson…I only found out then that there is a lifespan and I can only image what you are having to deal wits all over again instead of the job of living and giving as you do…you are such a positive influence on all you touch….seth grodin says that the game is designed for you to loose…don’t play that game, play a different one!
miss u! get well soon dear <3
Wishing you a speedy recovery and transplant. Take care and get some rest. We’ll be here when you get back.