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
wishing you a quick recovery, Bakerella!
You are in my prayers and on my heart! You have been greatly missed and we’re anxiously awaiting the great news that you’re healed and back to baking. Praying your Mom is a suitable donor and no more waiting is necessary!! We’ll be right here when you get back!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on your blog before, but I’ve been following you for a while now. You have been such an inspiration to me! My prayers are with you and your family, I hope for the absolute best outcome possible, you deserve it!
Dearest Bakerella,
it truly saddens me to hear of your unfortunate news. i hope you have a speedy recovery and are back at business-as-usual in no time. please take comfort in knowing this whole community loves you and wishes only the best for you. take care. if you need some R&R, come visit me in Hawaii :)
You are definitely in my prayers! I truly enjoy checking your site often for new posts, and whenever I’m looking to bake something, your site is one of the first I check! I’m certain you’ll make it through this and come out even stronger in the end! This verse always gets me through trying times, and I want to share it with you: Lamentations 3:22-24: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Get well soon! :)
Hi, 1st time commenter and just found out about your websute yesterday. i wish you well soon. I just bought your book today and omygosh, amazing! I am in the process of writing my own book and was wondering if you can give some pointers on how to get published. did youy ever consider opening your own little boutique bakery or anything? You have done a great job and i am very impressed. YOu should be very proud of yourself! take care, hope to hear from you. get better FAST! sam =)
Sending huge Cupcake Hugs & Love and my prayers to you! ((HUGS)))
Bakerella, I’v only recently started to get to know you via your website and you are an inspiration for me! I bought your book, I made your cake pops, and I bought supplies to make more. I just made your amazing apple cake yesterday. I’m so sorry to hear you are sick. You are a positive, amazing, strong woman and you will get through this. Hang on for the ride, and know you have a HUGE group of fans who are cheering you on and praying for you.
I knew something had to be wrong with you…Miss you much. Take care of yourself and I’ll add you to our prayers. Lots of hugs and love and positive thoughts!!!
oh good grief!!!
well, we are praying & hoping the best for you Darling Cake Pop. on the bright side, lap tops are invented & you can blog hop to your dialysis hearts content! :)
Get Better, not well, BETTER soon.
I absolutely miss seeing you on here. However, rest up! Your health is what’s most important! Praying for you!
What they said!
Wishing you a speedy recovery, I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Wishing you well and to a speedy recovery, when you do get a new kidney. I to am waiting for an organ transplant (actualy for my father ,he needs a liver). He is number two on the list for his blood type, I am his primary caregiver. The reason saying this is that I came across your website almost a year a go when my life came to a hault to care for my fathers needs. So, being limited to getting out, I search the web more. This is my favorite site I have read every entry and made many things you have posted. I love your book also. Just want to let you know, you have been a bright spot in my life countless times and I look forward to more posts when your better. GOD bless you and keep you safe.
Best wishes and happy thoughts! We wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back to your spunky Bakerella self soon! Stay strong :)
I will be praying for u ! Try your best to stay positive
Wishing you a speedy recovery and PLEASE realize that the amount of joy, encouragement and expertise that you have shared with all of us is being sent right back to you and your Mom with all of our positive thoughts, prayers and well wishes!
Continue the positive thinking and I’ll be thinking and praying for your quick recovery; and your mom’s if she is a donor possibility.
Sending you hugs and well wishes during this difficult time. Your original donor would be thrilled (for sure) to know what a fantastic ride you have given their gift to you. I can only imagine how difficult this current waiting game must be. I’m hoping for a quick match and a speedy recovery.
I love your website! You are truly an inspiration! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
My thoughts continue to be with you! I hope you are improving since this post. Take care and I hope to see more creative posts from a healthy Bakerella soon!
I’ve been worried! I saw on Facebook several weeks ago that you were in the hospital, and I’ve been checking every day to see if you were back! I will be sending up prayers for you as well!
I was just about to share your cake pop ideas with my sister and read about what you’ve been dealing with. I wish you well and we’ll be praying for you.
You are truely an inspiration to so many.
God Bless you and your family. Beth
Praying .. know you are surrounded bt God’s love!
Sending you the very best of luck and health – take care!
thinking of you during this time…..get better soon!
Sending you lots of hugs and good wishes. Hopefully everything will work out very quickly. Keeping you in prayers.
Wow…I don’t even know what to say. I am praying for you.
My goodness, this is exactly why I am an organ donor. If I ever get called to give, I’d be honored if it went to you. Hugs and best wishes on your mom being compatible. Cindy
*hugs* I hope that you get better soon, your mom is a match, or you get a new Kidney soon enough and that you start feeling better!
Thoughts and prayers are with you! I hop you begin to feel better soon!!
Sending hugs your way. I’m praying that you find a match quickly. Please don’t think of it as letting your deceased donor down. Their gift was good for 18 years – I’m sure whoever it was that donated would have been very happy to know that.
praying for you!!
Wishing you the very best! I hope a matching donor comes along soon, whether it is your Mom or another giving soul. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers!
Sending you positive thoughts and prayers and wishing you peace during this difficult time. You have brought so much joy into my life – I hope that this is just a small hiccup in your joyful life. Blessings!!
Like the others I have missed your blog too. Heartfelt prayers come your way for a speedy recovery. You have the attitude and the good outlook that will make it happen. Thanks for letting us know.
I am praying for you!!! You have a been a bright spot in my life and I hope you know how much happiness and joy you’ve brought to a lot of us!! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
un abrazo fuerte desde Puerto Rico, get well soon!!!
Sending much love your way. Feel better soon :)
Hi I have been at university studying a bachelors Degree in Baking Technology Management I have one year left and trying to study be a mum and start my own business has been trying at the best of times. I am starting slow but my dream is to have an educational bakery to help children to learn about the science behind baking and bring back the joy of sugary treats. I am soo sorry to hear of your illness. You have been and will continue to be my inspiration to keep me moving along even when times are tough as nothing in my life is as tough as what your going through. I love your website and your contribution to the industry, Our prayers love and thoughts are with you. I hope you get better soon.
Whishing you all the best of luck.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You are beloved and much missed among us….
Take care of yourself. We will all be here waiting to hear how you are doing. Before you know it you will be whipping up a batch up “cake balls”!
Hugs and good wishes to you,
Nicole
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish the very best for you. I just want you to know that you’ve changed my life. I don’t have a sad story to tell…..just a life that has been enriched because of your talents, skills and knowledge. You’ve inspired me to bake and to create and to find a passion that breaths new joy in my life. Thank you Bakerella and may god bless you.
Oh my goodness….you are in my prayers..your my shero!!!!
Your positive attitude is your best medicine! Close your eyes and think of hundreds of women making cake pops and all the joy you have shared with us through your talents. Smile, smile, smile! The simple act of smiling lifts your spirits! We love you – you have to know that with all the posts and prayers and well wishes. All the good (and cuteness) you have put out into the world is coming right back around to you! Thank you for sharing your positive attitude and talents with us all!
I just wanted to leave you a positive note that you can’t be put on this earth to bring so much happiness and joy to leave just yet. I just was inspired last week for the first time to make cake pops and they have been a joy to my kids (3 and 16 months) and to the other children I’ve made them for. They absolutely love I wish you the best!
I’ve missed you too!
Good luck with your recovery.
We’ll be waiting for your return.
This is the first time I have commented on your site. My 4 year old son had a transplant when he was 1. I can empathize with a lot of your feelings. You will be in our prayers during this time. Get strong and shoot for a goal to walk with us at the Gift of Life Walk this year in Ohio.
If only you were as healthy as you look. :-) You exude, sunniness, charm, vitality and kindness. Not to mention you are a doll. Best to you, Bakerella.
I am so sorry to hear this! My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Sending good vibes your way… I mentioned you in my blog, so hopefully that will be even more prayers and good vibes coming your way too!
Sending you hugs and the very best get well wishes! My thoughts and prayers are with you! You have been a creative inspiration to me and my family and we love you blog and book!! Making some St. Patty’s day cake pops today in fact. Hoping for a positive kidney match for you very soon!
Prayers and hugs are coming your way!
Long time reader, first time poster. I think you’re an amazing human being. A lot of people are praying rooting for you. I am sure you will be back on the website soon indulging us in yumminess and cute. Best wishes from Puerto Rico.
Just wanted to say that you’re missed and thought of! Wishing you the best right now.
II hope you get well soon. My prayers are with you. You are an inspiration to all of your fans near and far.
Our thoughts are with you! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Hugs and Kisses Bakerella. I hope you’ll have a speedy recovery. We love you!!
You are a generous and amazing and beautiful person, inside and out. Praying for a donor for you and a speedy recovery!
Thinking and praying for your recovery – hope things are better for you!
so sorry to read about your herlth-hope and pray you will get well soon-you inspire me to get into my kitchen to bake to share
SO sorry to read about your health -PLEASE hope and pray the best to get well for you-you inspire me to get into my kitchen to share baking–
You are in my thoughts!
So very sorry to hear this. I’ll be lifting you up in prayer !
Nancy
Praying for health and healing and peace for you.
Oh my dear, get well and fast. We love you tremendously and want for your good health! Hugs to you!
Kezia aka: distracted homemaker
Oh My Dear, I’ll be praying for you to find a kidney and to get well. You know, it’s been scientifically proven that people with illness who are prayed for do much better than those who are not. We didn’t need proof, but it is nice to know we are right! Wishing you every blessing imaginable and sending you a virtual hug….
Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery. Hugs.
My prayers and hugs are with you!!!
Bakerella,
Keep the faith. I am celebrating one year of becoming a Kidney DONOR to my brother-in-law, and my husband gave his kidney to my other brother-in-law in 2008. Anyone can end up being tested, especially with the superb medical advances (UPMC, Pittsburgh,Pa specifically).
Everyone out there….the surgery is not bad at all for a donor, and life afterward is still sweet….especially when we have Bakerella!
Keep smiling and lots of love!
Praying for you and a speedy and healthy recovery
Praying for you, your kidney, and restored health! Thank you for being such an inspiration to myself and so many others! You’re AWESOME Bakerella!!!
Thinking of you!!!
I’m obviously way late in reading this, but I wanted to send my thoughts. Hope all is well, and that you have a speedy recovery!
I’ve been checking daily for an update from you, I knew something must be terribly wrong! I’m so sorry to hear of your troubles. Do you have PKD? It runs in my family. My father and uncle and grandfather all had it. My uncle had a transplant and his donor kidney lasted about 15 years – which they said was really good! I have it…so far my kidneys are functioning at 100%, so no dialysis or transplant for me yet.
I hope your mom is a match, and I hope you’re able to get out of the hospital soon! Much love to you, and take care of yourself! We miss you, but it’s important for you to get healthy!
God Bless you. My prayers are with you as I have also prayers for my Aunt who is very sick with problems with her kidneys. You are so possitive . Wish you Mum well and that she will be a match. Virtual big hugs to you and also to your mum. You will be in my daily prayers.
My thoughts and prays are with you.
Oh whao, Since I’m suck a cry baby I couldnt contain my tears, you have inspired me when I was down and out and to look forward in life in the hobby I love best “Baking”, my thoughts are with you Bakerella, wishing you a safe and quick recovery!
I hope you feel better soon. This may cheer you up a little…Starbucks is now selling cake pops! :) I haven’t tried them yet, so I’m sure they aren’t as good as yours.
Sending healing, healthy and positive thoughts your way!
I’m so sorry to hear that you have been ill. I hope everything goes as well as they possibly can & that you will be feeling well very soon.
Was wondering where you have been. Prayers and hugs to you for a quick fix and you’ll be back soon showing us more goodies.
Stay strong, Bakerella! Looks like you’ve got a bunch of prayers going up for your health and future! You can add mine to the bunch! {{Hugs}}
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I really enjoy your blog and your creative talent. You have inspired me to think outside of the box. I hope everything works out!
Thoughts and Prayers coming your way along with positive vibes. I hope all works well for you and your mother is a positive match and you both have a safe and speedy recovery. :)
Get well soon, Hugs to you!
(((((HUGS))))) Thinking of you, and sending all of my love and support. I hope that your mom is a match, and if not – that you find another donor super soon!!! (((((HUGS)))))
Thinking of you!
Hello, Bakerella fan,
Angie (aka Bakerella) gives SO much to us; I really appreciate her selflessness and inspiration!
So, I made a gift in Angie’s name to the National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/support/makegift/index.cfm.
I hope you will consider donating time or money that could make a difference for Angie and others who are challenged with kidney diseases.
With love and best wishes for Angie,
Wendy in California
Sending you well wishes and big cyber hugs. You are in my prayers.
…Everything’s gonna be alright…
Best of lucks! We’ll be right here, waiting for you Bakerella…!!
As a long time reader, first time commenter, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. So sorry to hear about your kidney. We should put together an effort to find a match for you in all of your fans. :) Surely there is one somewhere. God bless you and your family.
have read your amazing site for a long time. be brave and positive ! you’re gonna pull through.
wishing you a speedy recovery! my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, prayer is an amazing thing and you can never have to many, i hope you recieve 1000’s more.
So sorry to hear that, praying that all will come together quickly and smoothly!
Bakerella, stay strong and brave! I hope that you will be able to find a donor and have speedy recovery. Much love and support from down under in Melbourne, Australia.
My thoughts & prayers are with you for a SPEEDY recovery! :) i’m sure you’ll Stay Strong thru these tough days… just think … it’s a tiny speed bump along the way of life and you’ll ge to enjoy the rest of the ride real soon!!
I hope you get well soon!
You’re a very sweet person and I’m sure that you inspire many people as you inspire me with your joy and your smile!
I never commented here before but I have already been reading your posts for some months. I want you to know that I will be praying for you to come back soon =]
Lifting you up in prayer! Please take care of yourself and rest up girl!!! We will all be here for you! Love and prayers
Hugs and prayers are being sent your way.
Oh wow. I am a huuuge fan all the way from Lagos, Nigeria. I have never commented but this is too huge to not say a thing. My prayers are with you and i and hoping this all comes to pass and you bounce back stronger than before. Much lovve and tons of hugssssss
I am wishing you the very best! Thank you for being such an inspiration!
Hope you get well soon! And hope everything wel go well when you (hopefully) receive a new kidney!
Best wishes,
Natasja
My thoughts go out to you. Hope you get well soon!
best wishes for fast recovery!
Thanks for the update. You are missed. But you and your health are way more important. Lots of love and hugs and best wishes.
Hope a new kidney makes its way to you super fast! Good luck!
i wish you all the best, i know we are gona get through this because god is watching over you <3 you are such aan amazing persone an good people like you always have angels on their shoulders taking care of them so you dont need to worry at all :D PLUS you have all of us praying for you.
wish you a fast full recovery very soon my angel *hug*
I’m sorry :(
I send you a big hug and my best wishes from Spain.
Get better soon.
Hi Bakerella. I read your blog religiously all the way from Down Under (Australia). When I logged on to your website today I was truly saddened by your blog. I hope for a positive outcome for you – and soon! You are a special person. All the best. Can’t wait to read your blogs again soon. x
First time commenting…prayers for you and your family.
Everyday I’ll visit your website in hope for a new post. & only now I know why you’ve not been posting :(
I wish you a speedy recovery Bakerella, hugs & kisses all the way from Singapore!
Sending good positive thoughts for a good outcome . You have not let your donor down , you have obviously looked after it very well if it has lasted this long . You are such a positive and courageous person that you can only succeed in the face of this adversity . Big hugs
Get well and stay strong…
Best healing wishes from Iceland…
Kris
Wishing you the very best and a speedy recovery. Thanks for letting us know.
My prayers are with you, your such an inspiration in my life! I am so sorry to hear all this, please rest!! Get better and dont worry about us, you need to worry about you right now and just know we’re all here for you!
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT YOUR WAY FOR A HEALTHY RECOVERY!!
Sending you love.
Oh wow! I am so sorry you are going though this! :o( I firmly believe that ALL things happen for a reason, and you WILL come through this stronger than you ever thought. You are in my thoughts and prayers, girl!
Get well. You are strong and will make it.
We are praying for your quick and easy recovery. You are an inspiration to us all and have come into every home spreading happiness all around. Only good will come your way. Xoxo
Thoughts and best wishes to you Bakerella. Part of my daily ritual is jumping online and checking out the new and wonderful postings – so you have been missed. Wishing you the very best!!
Hugs and prayers and best wishes for an immediate donor match and a speedy recovery (ask the universe and it will answer, right?). Keep your chin up, dear; we’re all pulling for you!
Get some rest and take care of yourself. Lots of big hugs and positive thoughts coming your way!
Get well soon Bakerella! I guess get well soon means, hope you get a kidney soon babe! In the meantime, Call in cupcakes from a bakery every day and nosh yourself silly whilst watching court tv and reading and painting your toenails and curling your hair and chatting up the nurses and talk on the phone and scrapbook and knit and get a long list of chick flicks together and have girlfriends come watch em with you and call a masseuse to come to your room and write emails and read emails and read blogs and neatorama and cracked.com and all the while, we will all be praying for you to get better soon!
xoxox
Melanie in Ca
Best of luck! Thanks for sharing such a bright spot, full of cup cakes, cake pops and ridiculous cuteness, for all of us!
Take care, sweet lady! Many prayers coming your way!
I was my father’s kidney donor in 2006. He had complete kidney failure, so i know what you are going through. I am praying your mother is a match. I am a true believer of ‘things happen for a reason’. You can pull through it! the dialysis… the waiting. YOU CAN DO IT!
Here’s my story (in case you were interested)
http://www.kidney.org/news/ekidney/june09/Fathersday_june09.cfm
Wishing you a perfect match and a very speedy recovery, which you so deserve! Love & hugs….
positive thoughts coming your way
Sincerest wishes for a quick return to good health. And no guilt for not posting. Take care of YOU.
PS Organ donors ROCK!
I work for a dialysis center in Hawaii. My prayers are with you.
Broke my heart to hear this! You have my prayers!
Hoping your feeling stronger soon. Rest and heal. Best wishes.
Praying for you as you go through this ordeal! Hugs!!!
Stay strong! YOu have inspired so many of us and I hope to see you come out of this and well. Many Prayers to you and you family.
Hoping you feel better soon!
praying for a speedy recovery!
Being the relative of an organ donor (deceased) and the friend of several transplant survivors, my heart goes out to you and all who play such an important role in this delicate situation.
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
My love and prayers to you during this time. (((Hugs)))
Well, I had come over to ask you a favor, and seeing this changed all that. All I ask now is that you take care and get well. Sending warm thoughts and well wishes. Please know all your fans and fellow food bloggers are sending you the very best. You are so loved!
Thank you for being so honest with readers like us! It shows how much you care and how you love us as followers. I will hope and pray all goes well… What will I ever do without your inspiration?! ;)
You have brought joy to so many us. Hoping you are back to 100% soon.
May you find strength and very soon have a new kidney that will give you back to the people and life you love!
i am sooo sorry!! wishing you all the best and hope you’re feeling better very soon! *hugs*
Sending you love during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
I haven’t posted before but have the book and read the blog everyday. I am sending all of my happy and good thoughts your way during this difficult time. I hope for the best. And don’t worry about us out here, we can wait to be updated when you are feeling okay.
I hope that you post soon — not that I want you to stress yourself, but that I hope it’s good news and you are recovering fantastically. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tell that lil’ kidney to keep on plugging!
Sending you lots of positive thoughts, energy, and love. Wishing you all the best…
I hope and pray for the best for you! Sorry that you had to struggle with this and I miss you and your creativeness!! But I will say it is helping me with my diet! ;) Get better very soon!
You are amazing, I wish you the best. Thankyou for sharing so much of yourself. You are are a delilght.
Thinking of you! I hope everything works out for the best and you get your new kidney soon!
we love you and hope everything works out in the end :)
prayers being sent up now for you and yours.
Hey Angie! I met you one time in downtown Suwanee when you came into the boutique I worked in, and I told soo many people because I LOVE your blog! I just wanted to let you know you have really put some inspiration in my life. So I will be saying some prayers and sending you my love. Try to keep that positive attitude!! Lots of love, Nicole
I don’t comment often, although I’ve been following your blog for about a year now, and love reading each new post. Please concentrate on getting well, and know that so many people’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Get well soon! I pray you find a match and be on your way to recovery!
Bakerella, our prayers are with you!
I can’t believe I’m commenting with over 4,000 comments, but…
I just wanted to pray for you and I wanted you to ‘hear’ it:
Dear LORD, Jehovah Rapha,
You are the creator and sustainer of life. I thank you for the gift of life you have given Bakerella. I thank you for the 18 years you have allowed this kidney to do its job. I ask for another gift of mercy on her part: please give her another kidney that lasts even longer. Please, God, ease her suffering now and provide for her. Let her feel your peace and comfort now, in this time of waiting. Let her know that You love her and are always at her side.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Thoughts and prayers are with you for an organ match and a speedy recovery. My dad is a dialysis patient so I’m familiar with what you are dealing with. You are brave and have an amazing spirit.
You are missed! Praying for recovery and long-lasting health and wellness for you.
I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you! I really hope things start looking up for you, you are such an inspiration! Get well soon! I will be praying for you and your family.
Wishing you a quick and positive outcome on this journey. Please try to keep us posted if at all possible.
Praying that God’s healing hand rests firmly on your shoulder, filling you with peace and a calm spirit as you wait.
My prayers go to you today…even though we don’t know you, you lighting our world with your fabulous ideas and awesome photographs…thank you! I hope everything works out, keep the good spirit! Hugs and kisses :)
I have my fingers and toes crossed that you find a match soon and in the meantime am sending healthy kidney vibes your way and keeping you in my prayers!
We can wait, your body can’t. Take all the time you need for recovery. Hope you are feeling better soon, and know that LOTS of people are rooting for you!
I am praying for you that you have a speedy recovery with no stress or pain. Total Healing!!!!! We need your awesome creations – u are a huge inspiration to me. Hurry back! Smile!
Thanks for sharing your news with us. You have adoring fans out here who love what you do and pray for everything to work out – and fast. xoxo
this stopped me in my tracks. i had a kidney transplant (almost) 11 years ago. my heart is broken for you. and scared for me. oh my goodness…. so many prayers and thoughts of peace, bravery, courage, and joy are coming your way………….
best wishes to you and to your family as you travel along this journey. My father is a transplant patient, received a kidney when I was 17, I am 41 now. He considers it a miracle that he has been healthy thru cancer and many other illnesses, his kidney has held strong. Good luck with another transplant.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
sending much love.
Bakerella – I’m not usually the praying type, but after reading your post – I am praying for you. Your blog is an inspiration and a joy to read – I have missed your posts. Wishing you a speedy recovery. All the best. hugs
You are in my thoughts and prayers! I think you have the right idea to remain as positive as possible. Stay strong and know that you are loved!
I truly wish you a speedy recovery and the very, very best of health -if not for the joy you have brought so many, then for the wonderful person you are! We’re all rooting for you!
you are the sweetest person ever and i wish you didn’t have to endure this. i have heard that dialysis is so very difficult and painful so i pray for you that the pain won’t be too great. you are in my thoughts, lots of love to you!
Your web site is such an inspiration, as are you! I don’t know what it takes to go through such an ordeal, but you’ve got grace and style and thousands of people praying for your recovery. Wishing you well.
You’ve brightened our world! Sending you joy and light. You will be in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing such intimate details of your life with us, your fans. We love you and may our positive vibes reach you to health. Stay positive.
Get well soon! You’re in our prayers!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless you!
My prayers are with you and your family!
i’ve missed your blog so much and i hope you have a successful (and speedy) transplant! i’m praying for you and i hope everything goes well.
HUGE (((hugs))) out to you!!!!!
All the best in your recovery! You are in our prayers. Xo
Oh my goodness! Totally sending prayers your way! Hope you get to feeling better and the match is a total success! So sorry to hear your down :(
My dear, I am so sorry to hear of your illness. You have obviously been very good at hiding symptoms because it looks like the majority of us were surprised — and saddened — by your post. I will add you to my prayer list and will check back often to check on your progress. May God show you grace and mercy to find a suitable donor quickly.
Praying for you! <3 I hope for a speedy recovery
Oh my goodness- I am so sorry to hear your news. I will be praying for you and your mom and a speedy recovery! I am already thinking ahead to your thank you post to all the hospital staff… medical themed cake pops :)
You are in my thoughts and prayers…many people are praying for you–keep positive!
Sending prayers and good cheer your way during this time. I am thinking of you in NYC! You have brought me many hrs of smiles through your talents and look forward to seeing your creative side again when you are well again….
sending lots of positive energy and warm wishes your way :)
Hope things go smoothly and you have a quick recovery.
Wishing you healing thoughts and prayers. Take it easy and get better soon!
My prayers are with you Bakerella. You have provided much joy with your wonderful creations! We pray that your mom will be a match and you will soon be home. God bless you and thank you for sharing.
My prayers are with you! God is good and you will get well soon!
I’m so sorry to hear your news! Looking at your blog is always a bright spot in my day. You’ve brought joy to so many through your talent, creativity and warmth. Hang in there and keep your chin up…knowing that we’re all pulling for you! Feel better soon.
-hug- Feel better <3 my thoughts and prayers are with you <3
I’m a regular reader of your website and I was wondering what was happening since I hadn’t seen any posts in awhile. I was worried and now I see why. Prayers to you for a quick and full recovery. I hope your mom is a match and if not there will come one very soon.
Prayers for a super quick recovery, that the dialysis will get you back on your feet and that your mom will be a match!