Through Christ I Stand
As many of you know, I’m currently on dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant. This journey requires me to attend dialysis three times a week, alongside a battery of tests that seem to come at me from all directions. Today was particularly challenging. I traveled to Indianapolis for a specialized evaluation to determine if my bladder, which hasn’t functioned in over two years, can support a new kidney. I’ll spare you the graphic details, but imagine tubes inserted from every angle, fluids being pushed and pulled, and a level of discomfort where 'ouch' feels like a polite understatement. After all was said and done, I left with no clearer answers than when I arrived—the medical team was equally uncertain. The tests suggest my bladder, long dormant, has shrunk significantly, now holding only a fraction of what it should. Yet, amidst the ordeal, the staff at IU Health were remarkably compassionate. They balanced the necessity of the tests with genuine care for my emotional an...