I wrote this inspirational collection of true stories, in a larger sense, to inspire readers to move from a sense of hopelessness toward a feeling of hopefulness. Whether someone is dealing with a life-threatening medical challenge, as was my case with end-stage renal failure, or any other physical, emotional, or spiritual challenge, the shift to hopefulness is needed.

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I looked outside myself while I was on dialysis and attempted to encourage others. It worked for me and it can work for you in whatever challenging situation you might face. I wanted to help make people feel more at ease during my most anxious days and in some cases the results were magical!

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My “Gathering of Gratitude” event and my “Reconnection Tour” while on dialysis took my focus off of myself as I sought to acknowledge and thank those who had made a positive impact on my life. I wanted to leave my daughter with a sense of who I was and want readers to have a similar experience so that they can recognize those people in their own lives.