The Queen is still gonna shine even in the rain

[HipHopQueen]

I think it is easy for me to be positive because I am not on dialysis. I think and hope a kidney donor is around the corner. I don't only hope for myself, but I wish more people would donate. I have to remember when I was healthy donating was not even on my radar and I remember one time one of my friends Uncle's needed a kidney and I wanted to be tested. My parents were against it and here I am in need of one myself.

I just want to try to be a light for others to be encouraged. If we just hold on we will get the kidney's we need. I recently read a testimony of a woman who's mom donated to her when she was in her 20s and now she needs another kidney and is looking for a living donor. The way she told her story made me want to cry because I want her to get a kidney and made me feel worried about getting a kidney but then I have faith I will get one.

I feel like people around me are hesitant to do paired matching. I wish people could understand that their loved one will get a kidney and that's all that matters.

Now on the lighter side. I'm wanting to go to the beach so bad. I don't get in but seeing the beach life is fun. I also love some boardwalk fries, salt water taffy and pizza. We'll see if I make it there. I recently went to VA for a funeral and ended up at Cowan Lake. Here's a picture of how beautiful it was. Enjoy the day! Find something about it to make you smile. Even if it's a wild flower in the grass. A colorful bird. A shiny fast car. Something.

[Darlenia]

You're a lady with a great perspective. May your optimism, love, and light rub off on everyone.

[HipHopQueen in reply to Darlenia]

Thanks. ♥️❤️♥️

[Bassetmommer]

HRH, Glad to see you are enjoying some summertime. I am putting the link in from the National Kidney Foundation called the Big Ask. It gives ideas about how to find people to donate a kidney. kidney.org/transplantation/...

There is legislature out there for people who donate a kidney and then end up needing one. The program will ensure that they get a transplant. Not sure where it is in the process.

[HipHopQueen in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thanks. This will be very helpful. My friends want me to do something on TikTok. It's not really my thing, but it might need to be.

[Beachgirl32]

you are lift my sprit . Thanks for sharing the beautiful picture. I’m like you I love the beach I am so blessed that I live on the coast of Virginia where we have beautiful beaches and the bay. I don’t go in the water anymore cause I’m on pd dialysis even they say you can get in salt water I don’t want to take the chance . I just. Sit and say look at God beauty I can sit for hours under an umbrella .

I have one person who is working hard to try to donate but upon her work up they found some problems so it going to take her awhile to fix them but she was willing to do a pair exchange but they told her to she need to lose weight . I’m glad they found her problems she wasn’t aware of if she never got tested to donate for me she would never I’d knew cause she one not to go to doctor

[HipHopQueen in reply to Beachgirl32]

Yes that is the good thing for people who try and donate that all the tests are good for them. Hopefully won't find anything but may. Looking at God's beauty is soothing to me. I'm surrounded by trees and mountains so if I don't like one view I have I can do a quarter turn and see another view. I need to find out more about paired exchange. Recently my cousin and aunt want to be tested and we'll see if that leads to anything. I'm very hopeful. It's all so much more than people think.

[lovemesomeflowers]

You are an inspiration & I pray with you that a kidney is in your future.I have been on dialysis. Almost 3 years the center is about 25 min away in our small town.I do get tired of going 3 times a week but have learned to rest when I get there LOL.It has become a 2nd home,all the patients are friendly & we chat time permitting.Enjoy the summer & hope you get to go to the beach soon.

[HipHopQueen in reply to lovemesomeflowers]

Thanks Flowers. I pray you get a kidney too. When I start dialysis if I don't get a living donor before, I will be in your same situation I'm guessing. I'm not far from the center. I hope you enjoy your summer too.

[RhenDutchess123]

I am on PD and Life is good !