Debra Imrie
Stories (2/0)
To All Those with Kidney Disease
I almost left these 3 people last August. I have lived with them since my first grandson Milo was 4 months old. I retired and moved from Wisconsin to Colorado Springs to be his full time caretaker. Grandma Deb was his only babysitter except when the other grandparents from Minnesota came to visit or fill in for me when I needed to be gone. In the summer of 2020, all things changed.
By Debra Imrie3 years ago in Lifehack
Sewing Ostomy Pouch Covers
My children mean the world to me. When my youngest daughter Katharine was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 19 and in college, my heart was broken. After all, my oldest son needed to have his colon removed at age 13. Katharine made the decision to have her colon removed at age 23 after 3 years of suffering from the disease. She also opted for an ostomy and stoma, which again broke my heart. However, I had raised a brave and optimistic (plus beautiful and intelligent) girl. I was there through her surgery recovery (along with her boyfriend of several years, who will become her husband in 3 months).
By Debra Imrie3 years ago in Families