A Healthy Serving of Gratitude
Giving Thanks When Times are Tough
It’s not unusual to hear people expressing a bit of extra thanks this time of year. We take time to reflect on those things that make our lives better, worth living. Blessings small and large, people who support and love us regardless of the circumstances, a place to call home, a job, or health status, which for kidney disease patients can be uncertain.
We asked several of our NxStage Patient Advocates to share their feelings on the people, places and things for which they are most thankful. Not surprisingly, their answers were touching, heart-warming and thought provoking. We hope you enjoy reading them and that they provide some inspiration for you as well.
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What’s something unusual that you’re grateful for?“Something I’ve learned that may sound surprising, but that later I learned was something to be thankful for, is that everything we went through led us to where we are now. Everything we learned along the way is something we can use to inspire others. We get to be balcony people, which is like when you’re standing on a balcony and you’re pulling someone else up.”
Lacye Trevino, Houston, TX, NxStage Patient Advocate/Former Care Partner and kidney donor for husband, Sam Trevino.
