Category Archives: thankful

Ya’ll gotta see this…

Posted on May 18, 2018 by DevonTexas

Here are two photos.  One, taken in 2013 when I was in a wheelchair being pushed around the US Capitol, obese, ready to get off the exit on the Highway of Life. The other is 2016, lost 100lbs, able to … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Kidney Transplant

Posted on June 26, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay ya’ll.  I’m going for the transplant. I signed up for the Transplant list with Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.  So, if you readers with two kidneys happen to be there….  LOL I’ll keep you informed as I venture … Continue reading →

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#Dialysis and DevonTexas

Posted on June 8, 2016 by DevonTexas

Someone asked recently about the stats from my blog http://www.DevonTexas.com.  I looked them up and they are quite impressive, I must say.  All-time posts, views and visitors since I started it in June 2012…  Posts = 256,  Views = 72,196,  … Continue reading →

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Because I Said I Would

Posted on April 24, 2016 by DevonTexas

Recently I heard Alex Sheen, the founder of “Because I Said I Would” speak about his program to make the world a better place.   Well, I took that to heart and one suggestion is that we should write our promise … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part One

Posted on January 6, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay, it’s it a new year and time for the resolutions and followup.   Many of us will resolve to reduce our weight.   In September of 2014, I did.  As of 1 January 2016, I’m 92.5 pounds reduced (not … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2016 by DevonTexas

It is January 1, 2016.  Happy New Year to all my readers and thank you for a fruitful 2015.  I’m so blessed to have you reading and benefitting from the DevonTexas blog.  When I began to post a few years … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Acceptance

Posted on August 30, 2014 by DevonTexas

I Originally published this in October, 2012 but it’s an important issue and I wanted to bring it up again… I recently read some  posts on the Davita Forums about people’s experience getting started on dialysis and how they seriously … Continue reading →

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Kidney Donor Funding

Posted on August 10, 2014 by DevonTexas

I came across this and figured it would be helpful for those having potential live donors.  This fund  will pay up to $6,000 for travel and lodging expenses. If you know  of someone donating a kidney, please pass this along. … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Kidney Care Bill

Posted on July 10, 2014 by DevonTexas

A bill has been entered into the House of Representatives that is extremely important to all of us kidney and dialysis patients.   According to the Dialysis Patient Citizen: This bill seeks to advance several proactive kidney care policy initiatives … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Nancy Scott

Posted on April 19, 2014 by DevonTexas

In researching another topic, I came across this video biography of Nancy L. Scott. I’d really like for everyone to know about this lady.  She’s a real champion for dialysis and transplant patients and I believe she’s done more for … Continue reading →

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