Hi guys. I guess you’ve probably noticed my absence from the website recently. Well, I’ve finally felt good enough to post something. So here goes. I’ve been in the hospital for the last twelve days and I’m still not sure when I will get out. Hopefully soon. Hopefully. I’m definitely ready.
Unfortunately, I was pretty sick when I arrived. I started out with an infection that made its way into my transplanted kidney and then into my bloodstream. Not good. Not fun.
But what makes matters much more difficult is that for more than a year now, my transplanted kidney has not been doing it’s best. I chose not to tell anyone because I wanted to focus on being positive, but I’ve slowly had to come to terms that my kidney, the wonderful gift of life given to me more than eighteen years ago will not be with me forever. Actually, something I never really expected to happen. But I was so young when I received it and it has done so superbly over the years, I never had a reason to question its lifespan. I’ve learned recently however, that 18 years is fantastic for a transplanted kidney and even better since mine was from a deceased donor. I can’t tell you how hard it is to accept that I will have to let this kidney go. Feelings of letting my deceased donor down fill my heart with sadness.
But it is happening. And faster than I anticipated. Before getting sick two weeks ago, I had begun the process to be re-evaluated for another kidney transplant and to be added to the transplant waiting list. In the meantime, my mom is being tested to be a possible donor. I had thought I would have time to do all of this and hopefully have surgery and not skip a beat with my job or with this website that I enjoy sharing with you so much.
No such luck. Since I’ve been here, I’ve started dialysis to take some stress off my distressed kidney while it tries to heal. The hope is that I would be on dialysis for a short while, giving my transplanted kidney time to recuperate. Then, go off dialysis and try to squeak a few more months out before surgery is needed.
The alternative, though which is just as possible is that 1) I’ll be on dialysis until my mom is confirmed as a donor or 2) My mom is not a potential donor and then I would stay on dialysis while I wait on the list for a kidney to become available.
So that’s what’s been going on. That’s the reason for the lack of cake pops and cupcakes and cute. I just wanted to let you know something and thank everyone for their wonderful and inspiring get well wishes. You guys are a huge bright spot in my life. You have no idea how much.
Hugs,
Bakerella
I’ll be saying prayers for you. Hugs coming your way!
I’ve been a silent lurker of your blog for a while and am coming out of the wood works to wish you well. Stay strong and positive and I’m sure things will be much better soon!
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re going through this. I’ll be thinking of you and sending good vibes that a resolution of good health is near. I can relate to what you’re going through, it really reminds me of my father’s situation.
A lot of people are thinking about you, and supporting you during this time because you have brought such joy to them- you have definitely made my work life easier ;)
xoxox
I will be praying that you will recover quickly and we can all share in your wonderful talents.
*hugs*
Sending you lots of love.
Lots of prayers, and hope your wonderful mother can be a donor. I miss your postings, but take lots of time taking care of yourself!
I noticed you had not updated in a few weeks, I just thought you were on a book tour again. I never imagined this. I am sorry! I will be praying for you. I love reading your blog! I hope you will start feeling better soon!
so i actually came onto your site today to tell you about how incredible i think it is that just this afternoon i walked into a starbucks and saw they are offering cakepops. then i went into michaels and saw they now sell cake pop holders!
i am so very sorry you are going through a difficult time.
you. are. amazing.
i have been following your blog since you started and can not wait until you are back to posting your yummy inspiration every sunday night!
my prayers and thoughts and best hopes are with you.
I’m so sorry to read this Bakerella. I’ll be praying for you and your family. I pray your mom is a good match for you dear. stay strong and hopeful!
So sorry this is happening to you. Glad and honor you shared this with us. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless
I wish you all the best and send you my love. You are such a strong and tough person and you inspire me. :)
I’m sending prayers your way.
I’m sending warm thoughts your way, and my best wishes. Your blog has been a bright spot in my google reader, with all of your amazingly creative and cute ideas. You are an inspiration. You’re in my thoughts.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Here’s to a speedy recovery, but know that your fans will be here no matter how long it takes. Miss you and your sweet treats!
Heartfelt wishes that you find a match soon!! Thinking of you lots!
Praying for you!
Every day I’ve checked to see if you were back, until eventually I was sure your absence must be due to health issues. We’ve missed you, but hope you gain inspiration and courage from your many fans during this difficult time!
You are in my prayers. I hope everyone takes note of how important organ donations are!
*hugs* Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
I hope everything works out very soon! Take care!
Thank you for sharing this with all of us ‘blogees.’ I wish you the best & am sending prayers your way.
Thoughts and prayers for the best possible outcome! Thank you for sharing with us!!
Oh no!! I’m so sad to hear that. You’re in my thoughts and prayers!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Prayers coming from Chicago!
Thank you soo much for letting us know about your kidney situation. I am praying for you and your family.
My prayers go out to you and your family. I hope that it all goes well and quickly. Thank you for all that you do. You are even more of an inspiration to me. =)
Oh no!! I’m so sorry to read this post. I was just telling my husband that you’ve been gone for so long…too long to have anything to do with an insane travel/appearance schedule. Praying you will find a matching donor soon and the transplant is a success. Hugs to you!!!
I truly hope things work out for you. We’ll still be here when you recover. <3
You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry you are having to go through this but your peppy personality and positive outlook will get you through this! And don’t worry, there are plenty of us to keep the cupcakes, cake pops, and cuteness going while you’re away. But we will certainly miss your confections!
Love, hugs and kisses to you. You’re in my prayers.
Get well soon! We will be waiting here when you feel like posting again! Many prayers are headed your way.
You were already in my prayers…my boyfriend has had to deal with my frantic emotions everyday that I logged on to find that you still hadn’t update…keep your head up…we all love you!!!
Definitely sending you lots of thoughts and prayers!
So many positive thoughts and prayers coming your way!!!!
No – hugs to you!! I certainly hope that things go well for you in the upcoming days and months – you certainly have a huge following that will be thinking of you!
You are SO in my prayers. Much, much love.
oh dear–I am not a normal commenter, but I absolutely adore your website and your spunk. Use some of that–and the parayers coming to you–to get better!!!
hope you feel better
I am such a fan of your work; you have truly done such an amazing job with Bakerella.com. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.
You’re amazing bakerella. I’m sorry to hear about your news. I wish you all the best!
hope you get well soon! just keep on being positive! we’re all praying for you!
Sending well wishes your way and will be right here waiting for you when you are well enough to return!! Get well soon!
Thanks so much for letting us know what is going on. Will pray for you now. Big hugs coming to you – and I certainly hope someone can bring some cake pops to you during your stay!
Sending you healing thoughts – you are so positive and strong- you can make it through anything. Praying your mom is a donor and that you are able to be with friends and family throughout your time in the hospital.
xoxoxo
I was wondering where the st pattys day posts were!
absolute best wishes and hopes and prayers for your kidney donation.
xoxo
This is so nuts – I just discovered you a week ago thanks to Serious Cakes – your book just came in the mail today and I happened to click on your website tonight after a long day at work and read your sweet, but sad message. I’m so sorry to hear you’re so sick. I find myself an instant fan as so many, I’m sure have! Our best wishes to a healthy match and speedy recovery for everyone.
I’m making my first cake pops tomorrow! It’s a test run for a St. Patrick’s day party which is a test run for my daughter’s Tinkerbell birthday party at the end of the month. Oh, the things I get myself into. Having a child has changed me so much. I remember seeing your book in the bookstore when it first came out and I thought “I’m not that kind of mom,” but then I saw a video for a fairy house cake that Serious Cakes did and she talked and talked about “Bakerella” this and “Bakerella” that and how much she adores you. Well, so then I watched her video on making your cake pops and, by gosh, I thought, I CAN do this! But I’m a sociology professor, not a baker! lol! But I swear I can do this! I will let you know how it turns out. Thank you so much for all your creativity. The world is a much more fun place because of YOU!
Wow. I really hope you find a match soon! I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
I was wondering about your absence, then someone commented on your last post saying you were in the hospital! I was pretty surprised! But I hope you get well soon, get out of the hospital, and back into your kitchen or signing books with lots of cake pops!! *Sends millions of ‘Get Better’ hugs your way!*
Hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery!
Praying for healing and a donor!!
Take care Bakerella! I’m sending you positive healing vibes.
I’ve missed your posts! Stay strong!!
I hope all goes well and you get your new kidney soon. More prayers for you here in Florida! And just so you know, I love your website! :0)
Wishing you all the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope you get some good news and are feeling better soon!
oh my gosh Bakerella, my heart goes out to you!! Me and my daughters have enjoyed your website and your cuteness for over a year now. I sincerely wish you a soon recovery, that your kidney is able to hold out a while longer so you don’t need dialysis while you wait for a donor. We will be praying for your health!!
Hugs to you!!! You are an inspiration to us all. You are in my prayers.
my sister contracted henoch schonlein purpura when she was a toddler and it attacked her kidneys. She was on dialysis, peritoneal, for a while until my dad gave her a kidney when I was 5. or maybe six. That kidney lasted a few years, but was later rejected. she went through more peritoneal dialysis, then had a donor kidney transplant from a cadaver.
that one lasted a very short time before rejection and she was back on dialysis, hemodialysis this time. I found out I was pregnant while undergoing testing to see if i was a match for her (I was!) but there were complications and i wasn’t able to give her my kidney.
My sister had a final transplant, another cadaver donated kidney, and it lasted almost eight years, until this past May, when she passed away. She was 34.
Kidney disease is a nasty horrible thing, and dialysis takes so so much out of a person. I will cross every part of me, in hopes that a million matches have all signed their donor card, and you can get a matched transplant ASAP!
I enjoy your site so much, you’re very creative, gifted, and inspiring. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and frustrating time. I pray that your mom is a donor match, and that you are on your way to recovery and healing very soon. We’ll all be here eagerly waiting for your return to regular blogging! Take care, God bless.
Thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Hang in there and take care of yourself!
Get better soon! I’m very sorry for you and I wish you a speedy and happy recovery.
GET WELL SOON! (so that I can enjoy your amazing blog.)
Praying with you for a new kidney to come your way soon!
Awwww . . . wishing you all the best, Bakerella :o)
I was pretty well convinced there was no malady of mine that your oreo truffles couldn’t help, but I’m not totally sure about kidney failure… At any rate, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sweetie, you are not letting anyone down, especially not your first kidney donor. Think of everything you’ve done in the past 18 years…it’s been a great use of time! Now, think of what you want to do in the next 18 years, and in the next 18 years after that. You still have a lot of living to do, and I’m confident a new kidney is coming your way soon. Hang in there, stay positive and don’t worry (your fans are doing it all for you!). Cake pops forever!
You are a testament to your kidney’s previous owner’s decision to donate. You have clearly taken care of your kidney for it to have thrived so well for the length of time that it has. I would imagine that right now is probably a stressful and/or scary time with all the uncertainty — at least, that’s how I would feel. But look at all these positive comments and thoughts and prayers headed your way! I hope for the best possible outcome for you — and a fast one too!
Lots of thoughts and prayers going out to you. I’m a loyal reader so I’ll be here waiting for you while you go through this.
I hope you are able to get a transplant soon – and that you will be feeling better quickly! It is no fun being stuck in the hospital. I am so glad you shared – maybe this will inspire more people to be organ donors – it is so important. Good luck with everything, we’ll be here when you are ready!
Big hug and kisses. Prayers for you. I love this site, it helps me to prepare the best meal on my every occasion. Wish you a matching donor and fast recovery. :**
OH MY ……I was wondering and praying for you……
I’ve been an RN for 23 years and worked in dialysis for 10 years. I can, to a point, understand how hard this is for you and your family!! I just have to say that they have made LEAPS and BOUNDS in the world of transplant since your last one and one of the huge areas is living donors and non-related living donors!! The research has showen that the number of matiching elements is not nearly as important as how QUICKLY they can place the donoated kidney into the recipent thereby decreasing the time the kidney spends “on ice”.
Much love!! Many prayers!!
Try to just focus on getting better soon, we miss you and your wonderful baking ideas but want you to feel better even more! Stay positive!! :)
Thoughts, prayers, and overall good vibes going your way! Rest up and get better soon!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Hang in there and best wishes! You and your awesome site (and book) have all inspired me on making lovely cake pops and other baked goods. I cannot wait to hear some good news from you! Get well soon!!!
hey bakerella!
i don’t know if you’ll read this comment or not
because you have over 500 comments ahead of mine..
but if you do read this, i’d like to tell you that you are a blogger idol of mine and that i wish you the best of luck!
i do not know if you’re Christian or not, but I will pray for you and i really hope you do believe that you will get better soon!
continue to THINK POSITIVE.
if you BELIEVE that you’ll recover, then it WILL HAPPEN!
we will all be waiting for your return! (:
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thinking of you and hoping for the best. Prayers and fingers crossed for a match with your Mom, with speedy recovery for you both.
I am so sorry this is happening to you!
You know, I was getting worried when no new posts appeared. I just want to thank you for such a wonderful blog and for being such an inspiration to so many of us! Sending you huge hugs (with sprinkles) from Canada. We love you here, too. Keep your strength and spirit up!
Dear Angie:
I do work in or I should say I use to work in a Transplant Program I’m still working with them in the hospital that I work at and I just want to tell you DO NOT LOSSES HOPE…. as I read you doing the right thing, re-start de Dialysis and back to the waiting list. Some times it may be hard waiting, waiting and waiting for the phone call from your Kidney Coordinator but as long you have all your test to the day… and taking care of your self every day. That would help a lot when the time come and you receive the phone call CAN YOU COME TO THE HOSPITAL we have your donor ……or even better if a family member could be your perfect mach.. But God knows why things happen…. Be strong and have faith in God that He will help you and your family during this time. Maybe this could be an awakening to all out there that are not yet a Donor and by your amazing story of hard work and sharing your skills they will be motivated to become a Donor and help other as you have helped all of us in the art of cake pops. May God Bless you and be with your family members. My prayer are with you… Trust in God…
I’ve been checking in every day for new cakey pretty cutie goodness and figured you were on your across the world book tour. Thank you for the update…so nice to hear from you. Although I wish you would have said you were on a big book tour…and not in the hospital…waiting for a kidney… Gosh…I’m so sorry….and I hope your mother is a match and that you and she go through surgery well and recuperate well and live long happy lives together. And if it’s not meant to be and you’re on the list, I hope that you don’t have to wait too long for that. Not sure if you’re a religious person…took the book to know your name is Angie – LOL; but I am a big believer in God doesn’t give us anything we can’t handle…so you’ll do just fine…I just know it. Kidney cake pops at the celebration!
Best wishes for a quick recovery. You are an inspiration– both through your work and you positive attitude.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sending up some prayers. Thank you for posting… Just when I thought I was having a rough week! You shed perspective and you seem so strong! God bless you.
I read your blog all the time but have never commented. I really hope that dialysis works for you and that you find a donor quickly! Best of wishes! Good luck with the surgeries!
Oh, I am so very sorry. We have kidney issues in my family too, including a transplant. Medicine has come a long way in 18 years, and I hope whichever path helps you heal the fastest is the one that shows itself first.
You are in my thoughts with admiration and appreciation for all you’ve done for us.
Love only.
Concentrate on resting up!!
Feel better soon!!! I’ll send lots of thoughts your way.
Keep your head up :) things will go great and God will be in your favor!! :) he does wonderful things for us :) you will bs in my prayers :)
tons of good vibes and best wishes for you and your mom from Spain, i´m sure everything is going to be PERFECT! you´ll see…
You have no idea in how many was you’been touching my life, I wish you get better, and the strongest possitive thoughts for you and your family, I and so many others will be praying for your health
I’m a long time lurker and I just want to say that I wish you the best. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Best Wishes, Best of luck.
My thoughts are definitely with you. My gramma passed away due to complications from kidney failure two years ago this month. It’s a difficult thing to go through. (((((HUGS)))))
I do hope all goes well and that you will soon be home and on the mend!
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and FINALLY made your cake balls for my family a month ago. My dad took some to work and two of his coworkers have now made them! I do enjoy your blog and how positive you are. It’s always fun clicking over here and seeing the pink and white and yummy goodness enclosed in each blog post.
Oh jeez! Sounds like maybe you’ve had a few things a bit more important than cake pops on your mind! NOT that they’re not important and an awesomely fun/happy thing in your life but you’ve been a little busy! All I can say is sorry things have been a bit cruddy and hope it all sorts itself out happily in the very near future! Feel betta!
absolutely take care of yourself, don’t worry about us! we’re praying for you!
Thinking of you and hoping you feel better real soon!
get well soon, bakerella!
I am so sorry you have to go through this. I’m sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery (and that your mom is a donor!) Good luck!
I am so sorry to hear of your health struggles. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are such an amazing person and your story is truly inspiring. I wish you a fast and speedy recovery. Good luck!
My heart sunk to hear/read your pain. I have no words of comfort. I wish I did. Sadly, my regular vehicle of helping friends grieve/recover is baked goods.
I pray you have a successful match soon, a swift recovery, and much love to surround you.
You are a gift. Peace and health be with you.
i’m praying for you?
Thoughts and prayers.
Praying for you and your family.
I was so saddened to read your story, but am 100% positive that you will get through this and be better than ever. No matter what, stay positive and remember how many loyal followers you have that are sending you good thoughts. Take your time to recover, we will all be here waiting for you when you are back up and running. Get well soon!
Oh, wow. I’m so sorry to hear about all this!!! You will definitely be in my thoughts, and I hope that you’re able to get back to normal ASAP… whatever ‘normal’ happens to be. (((HUGS))) WE MISS YOU!
May God give you strength to fight and when you can not stand may He hold you up. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Father heal her the only way You can.
I so hate to hear this..I have been wondering if you were okay. I feel like you are a close friend. I will pray for you …please keep us informed how you are doing. OR get someone else to “help” us know what’s going on.
We love ya!! Hang in there and get better!
I have been reading for a long time but never posted. I make cakepops all the time and it has become a little obsession of mine! I am grateful to you for your website, it has brought so much joy to me and I have so much fun making cakepops!
I have to say that I was a little worried when I didn’t see any updates from you and now I know, rightly so. I would just like to share that I am praying that Jesus will send you a donor and heal your body fully..”for by His stripes we are Healed”..I have been through cancer and beleive that If you claim Jeremiah 33:3 that says ” Call unto me and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not.” God will hear you! If you don’t have Jesus in your life I pray that you will consider Him..He loves you so much! I will keep praying for you and beleiving for your healing! You are a very special and unique person who brings joy to soooo many!
Get better!!! Stay strong and we’re praying for a speedy recovery.
Keep staying positive and we will send prayers for a quick solution!
I’m so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you.
Hugs and prayers back to you and your mom.
Oh my heart goes out to you! I’ll keep you in my prayers!
I’m sending lots of hugs your way, wishing you the best and hoping God provides a donor for you very soon. . .
you’ll be in my prayers :)
Just look at all of the love and support coming your way. We’ll all be right here waiting for you until you are all better and back to normal. Think only positive thoughts and get lots of R & R. All the best to you and your family. Prayers to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wishing you a quick recovery!!
Keep thinking Positive!!
Happy thoughts and hugs from Arkansas!
I have been lurking on this site for months and I just love everything that you do. I’ve never posted any comments and I’m sure you are far too busy to read them all, but I just wanted to say I hope you feel better soon and you will definitely be in my prayers. You are so talented and creative and I hope you have a fast and easy (as easy as possible) recovery so you can get back to doing what makes you happy.
<3 love and hugs <3
I’ve missed you–sorry to hear you’ve been so sick. Hugs to you!
Wishing you all the best to a speedy recovery. You are such an inspiration to us. I have never met you but I know you are such a genuine person.
Oh honey! I’m so sorry the warranty has run out on your kidney. But like your doctor said, it’s had a very good life. Don’t worry about us, we’ll still be here. I am going to lift you up in prayers and send this to my friends for the same.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best! Health comes first.
Now is the time to take care of YOU! The website will keep. Everyone will be thinking of you and sending ministering spirits your way. Keep the faith it will get better.
Hugs,
Carrie
this is probably one of the thousand comments you´ll get and won´t even probably read but I wanted to say good luck and wanted you to know that you´ll be in my thoughts.
my best wishes, thoughts and prayers are sent to you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Although I have never commented, I am a huge fan of your blog. Stay strong!
Hugs,
Katie
Will be praying for a perfect match and donor and a quick recovery!
I’ve been missing you very much. Thank you for letting your “friends” know what’s happening. You and your family and your medical team are all in my prayers. One positive side note – sharing your story with your readers will perhaps encourage many more people to learn about giving the gift of life through organ donation. God bless.
I will be praying for you!
I had no idea why you were not posting on your site. I guess I just thought you were on a book tour and not creating in your kitchen. I am so sorry to hear you are in the hospital You will certainly be in my prayers and just know how much God loves you and He is bigger than any of our ills
Love in Christ,
Barb
You are such an amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending hugs and kisses through the monitor!
I have never commented before, but I´ve been reading your blog for a while. Please know that you’re in my prayers! The Lord will be with you holding your hand in every moment of your recovery, stay strong and faithfull. I send you a big hug!
Psalm 91
another well-wisher from the blogging world! :-)
You are missed very much but we want you to get well. We’ll be praying you recover very quickly & are able to get a new healthy kidney that will last twice as long at least. Love.
Prayers for you!
Praying for you and sending you endless love! You’re strong. You will get through all of this and be even stronger when you get through it.
My prayers are with you and your family. <3
bakerella, thanks for updating us (ur avivd readers). I believe that Jesus the great healer will make you well again. Take care and stay positive. love ya
Many many hugs, prayers and lots of love!!! Stay positive. You rock girl!
Praying for you! Thanks for letting us know! I hope you find a donor soon! HUGS!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your website brings me much joy!
My aunt actually went through three kidneys. I pray for your family during this time. If your mom is not a sutible donor how would we go about finding out if we would be a possible donor you ?
I’m in the process of fasting (The Daniel Fast) for Lent, which causes me to stay prayerful much of the day. I will be adding you to my prayers, Bakerella! God is good and He will take care of you! xoxo
So sorry to hear you have been so ill.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Wishing the absolute best for you! Wishing you a healthy kidney and a fast recovery. Take care of you!
Praying for you and a speedy recovery!
You have been missed. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are in my prayers.
You are a bright spot on my life. You are a beautiful person. Optimism is wonderful, but sometimes so is honesty. You’re going to be just fine, but I’m going to send a little prayer your way just the same. Hang in there!
I’ve missed you… your cuteness… your positive spirit. I’ve said a prayer for you today! Please take care of you… and get well soon!!
hang in there dear..
will pray for u. ((:
Oh my goodness! I wish you a healthy recovery during this time! Don’t worry about us, we are all still cake popping away!!! Take your time to relax and recover and work from bed =)!
I’m new to the cake pop fun but love your website. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for a new donor and speedy recovery!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Thoughts and prayers and big hugs go out to you and your family! Strong will and prayers go a long way!!! You will find a match and continue to make the cutest and most loveable cake pops for many years to come!
Stay positive, pray, and love your family everyday! And if they need to wheel in a portable oven then the hospital will just have to understand! ;)
Much love!!!
Bakerella,
My family and I are HUGE fans of yours. We are so saddened by your news, but we are wishing you a matching donor and a speedy recovery! Get well soon and thanks for sharing!
Oh my – I’m sorry to hear you are going through this. You have no reason to feel guilty in any way to your deceased donor – you have done so much with your life and brought joy to so many in doing so…..I’m sure, somewhere up there, they feel very proud to have given you the gift of 18 healthy years! And, now on to the next part of your journey! I wish you the best and will send many prayers for the right donor match, wonderful, wise doctors, a successful surgery (for all), and many more years of health and happiness for you! xoxo
So good to hear you are feeling a little bit better, hope it continues! sending you best wishes and good thoughts, if its any comfort im sure you are causing people to think harder about organ donation, or at least begin talking about it with the people they read this blog with – it has certinley made me think more about it. cant wait to see what you create next
all the best! xx
Best wishes and prayers for a new kidney.
Wow, this was posted two hours ago and already over 400 comments! You have given so much through your blog and now, hopefully, much of that generosity will come back to you! You are in my thoughts.
sending <3 your way!!
Bakerella -I am hoping that your days will once again be bright with great news and good health. You have brought SO much happiness to others with your wit, warmth and creativity – thank you .
Best wishes and lots of prayers to you =)
So sorry to hear that dear! Get well soon!!! Praying for you:)
I am praying that you will be able to find a kidney match quickly and that the surgery will go smoothly. You are such an inspiration in light that even through challenges you have been giving your best. Hugs to you!
I’m praying that a donor pops up quickly and you get a new super healthy kidney to keep YOU healthy. We miss you, but don’t worry about us… you need to take care of yourself first. =) Blessings..
We miss you and send our thoughts and prayers your way. I love your blog and wish you all the best.
God bless you, I pray for your speedy recovery.
LOTS of (((hugs))) and PRAYERS for you! God is good and He will take care of you in his time! Take you time and recover, we’ll all still be here when you’re ready :)
Sending positive vibes and well wishes for a speedy recovery! Stay strong! ^_^
Thank You Yeshua for bringing our sweet Bakerella a new kidney but above all Peace and rest!
I would be happy to give you one of mine if it meant seeing you get better sooner. is there a way to check compatibility?
it would be an honor.
Oh Angie, HUGE hugs coming your way! You are an amazing, strong woman and I am praying for a speedy recovery for you and that your mom will be a perfect match! Keep us updated if possible please. You have a ton of people sending you prayers and positive thoughts!
I will be praying that God will heal you and that you will draw close to the Creator of the universe during this time. He is our hope and our healer.
Best wishes to you and your family, get better soon!
Dear bakerella! I’m so sorry to hear about your kidney problems. I will remember you in my prayers. I just adore you and the cuteness you posess.
Stay strong. I’ve made some Pablo pops, because of you, they were adorable! A huge hit with my grandson Zachary’s preschool. Thinking of you and wishing you a complete and quick recovery.
Love a Bakerella wanna bee
Bettejo
thinking of you..sending you prayers and positive stuff!!!
Ohmygoodness, I’m so sorry to hear the news! I hope you get better soon, your mom’s kidney is a match, and you are able to fully recover quickly. My prayers are definitely with you at such a crummy time! Get well soon :)
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love your website, it always makes me happy! I hope that all of the comments and well wishes do the same for you. :) Thank you for sharing with us what is going on in your life. You have our support! There really are people out here in Blog Land that care!
I hope things work out for you! Sending you prayers!
So sorry to hear. I hope everything goes well. Best wishes
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Thank you for all the smiles you have brought to me and my family! I am wishing and praying for a quick recovery!
Oh, I am so distressed with all you are going through…bless your heart ( and kidney until you get new one…) I’ll be out here, praying for a complete recovery and missin’ you !!!
Prayers headed your way!
am praying and thinking of you! i hope all goes well in this process… get well soon.
Best wishes to you! Hope mom is a match and if she isn’t hope you get a kidney soon. Love your cake pops and you have been missed….yes, we have noticed.
Sending hugs your way! I am so sorry that you are going through that right now. I hope that you are able to heal quickly and get back to your happy baking self soon! Don’t feel like you let your donor down! You lived a wonderful 18 years!!! with that kidney which is incredible. I think that the donor would have been so proud to know that they helped someone who built a business that makes people smile on a daily basis.
I wish you a fast match with a long-lasting transplant & a speedy recovery. YOU have brought joy & smiles & the cute into SO many households. Your blog is a bright spot in my life. We will all be here when you are better & can post again! :) {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}
i’ve never commented on your blog before, but have been following you for quite a while. you always put a smile on my face with your beautiful photos and great energy. i wish you a speedy recovery – from either your new matching kidney or your mom’s donation. it’s never easy to accept that we aren’t superwoman, but this is just a temporary setback. good things will happen and you’ll be back to baking sooner than you think. we’re all out here rooting for you and sending you good energy.
sending healthy wishes your way. Hope you are able to recover soon!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of yourself, we’ll all be waiting here for your return when you are well again.
Wishing the best of news for you. I’m so sorry to hear you’re not feeling well.
Warm fuzzies your way Bakerella. You will not let your donor down at all – 18 years is simply amazing and so are you. Stay well, stay strong and I will cross my fingers for a positive match from your mom. You are a shining star.
I too have missed your posts and worried about your absence. I love your blog so much and am officially cakeball obsessed! I hope it works out with your mom to be a match. We are all pulling for you!
Take care. I hope your mom’s a match and life gets back to normal soon. My husband’s had two kidney transplants (from two dear sisters) and is on the list for the first time since he has no more related donors. My heart goes out to you and I hope for the best for you!
Thinking of you and your family… Sending you good healthy vibes and hoping that good things happen real soon.. You are my inspiration for cake pops and many caking things recently…
Love ya get well real soon xo
I’m sending all of my very best wishes your way for a full and speedy recovery! You have inspired me SO much, meeting you at your book signing last Fall was so thrilling….my side business wouldn’t exist without you! Finding your blog gave me the inspiration I needed to dare to try something of my own. I’ll be thinking of you!!!
i’ve never commented before.. and it makes me sad that i haven’t done so before.. but my thoughts & prayers are with you & your mom… you are surrounded by so many people in thought who’s lives you have touched through this website. may the positive thoughts lift you up & carry you through to the other side!
Do NOT feel like you’re letting your donor down! 18 years is AMAZING! And think about all the joy you’ve brought into so many lives during those 18 years! I know I am just one of MANY MANY readers who do a little happy dance every time you post. Your cake pops have raised money for cancer research, helped a couple get engaged, brought smiles to young & old faces! You are awesome and your donor is looking down with pride.
I’m off to Ash Wednesday mass & I will be praying for you!