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
Get well soon!!!!!! Thinking and praying for you!
Very positive vibes, sweet thoughts and prayers heading your way.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way, Bakerella. You are being held in The Light!
Bakerella I absolutely adore you and hope your in tip top shape sooner than you know it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
My prayers are with you, Bakerella.
aww bakerella ~i’m so sorry to hear that you’re not well~ my thoughts and prayers are with you!! Don’t spend one more minute thinking about us…just get better!! I miss you!!
Best wishes! Thoughts and prayers are with you!
God is Good!!…and He loves u so much!..Get well soon!..xoxoxox….We love u here in Mexico!..receive our prays fou you!
I don’t mind the absence of cake pops and cute at ALL. Please focus on your recovery, we are all wishing the best for you Bakerella.
Sending prayers for good news and good health your way!
I am thinking of you. Take care about yourself, we will be here, waiting for you, wishing you best. You are so strong and you will get through this and later we will admire your ideas and creations again. Good luck to you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My father had a heart transplant 2 years ago. The gift of life that donors and their families give is incredible. Lots of love
You are the best! And don’t worry about the lack of cake, pops and cute. We’ve been following you on your amazing journey for the couple of years and we’re not leaving you now=) Your spirit is strong and shines even if you’re not feeling well. I’ll keep lifting you and your mom up and believing that you’re healed!
Hugs and stuff!!=)
Praying for you, Bakerella. You are a great inspiration to me, and I’m a huge fan of you and your site. Please keep us all posted when you can; stay strong!
OH MY! I pray you are well soon and that everything comes into place for your new kidney. Big hugs!
Take care of yourself! First and foremost. Miss you, this blog can wait…………
Best wishes and get well soon. Stay strong!
I don’t think I’ve ever written anything on here but I feel I need to wish you well. I poke in from time to time to see what wonderful things you have come up with. Your postings inspire me to try making something although…I’m really bad in the kitchen. It’s such a shame such hard times fall on such a sweet soul like yourself. It’s just not fair. There’s a donor out there for you, I’m sure of it. Stay positive and think fluffy frosted coated in chocolate floating in strawberry thoughts and keep us updated. =)
Just wanted to say we’re thinking about you and wish you a speedy recovery!! Keep smiling, our prayers are with you!
God is with you!!!! He ‘ll take care of it!! Peace and love!!!!!!!!!
I dont usually comment. I usually just enjoy your wonderful and imaginative posts.
Please know my thoughts are with you and I’m sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.
((hugs))
You’re a miracle! Sending you hugs and well wishes this morning! Thank you for being transparent and sharing what you’re going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for another miracle for you….a healthy kidney to replace the one that has been faithful for 18 years. Look forward to hearing good news soon! Keep us posted!
Well now, and all of this time I thought you were off doing something crazy fun that we’d all hear about. Life is fabulous and then there are times that just plain stink! Have faith and courage in God’s goodness and know that many prayers are being said in your behalf.
Paying for you!!
Thinking of you and praying for you, too! You are such a strong, amazing and determined woman! Please keep your positive attitude and know how many people love you! I am so happy that we chatted the other day! I will be in touch again soon! Please let me know if you or your mom need anything! I’m here for anything that you may need. I’m proud to call you a friend for the past 20 years! Love you Ang! Praying mom is a match! Sending much love & hugs to you!
Nancy
Love visiting your site so much!! Wishing you a fast recovery and keeping you in my thoughts!
With so many good wishes, I am POSITIVE the outcome will be the very best.
Ms. Bakerella! Wow! You’ve kept your health concerns under tight wraps and your beautiful smile and cheery personality never let on that you were living with some health issues. Your upbeat personality, your cutie-pie cake pops, your smile inducing posts have been an inspiration to us all! We’re all pulling for you!
Cathy, Waxhaw, NC
Oh my gosh – I’m so sorry that you have been going through all of this! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please don’t feel like you are letting your donor down – 18 years of healthy life is an amazing accomplishment and I’m sure that’s exactly what your donor would have wanted. Thinking of you, and hoping that your mom is a match or that you find one very quickly.
Get well soon. hugs and kisses.
Best wishes to you in finding and getting your new kidney transplant. We will all be praying for you.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Hoping a donor match is found asap. You are such an inspiration!
Oh noI I thought your absence was beacuse you were busy in the success of your book. Praying for you, hope that your mom’s a match. Keep us updated!
I never realized how much I looked forward to your weekly email/blog post until I noticed that I hadn’t seen a new one in a long time….Wishing you all the best
Thinking of you Bakerella! Best of luck with everything.
Thanks for sharing – it’s so hard to be in the public eye and also have a private life. Keep brave and strong. I think the donor of your current kidney would be proud of the things you have accomplished as a result of their gift to you…and you have given back to us. Thanks for that. Our prayers are with you.
Hope it all goes without a hitch. Sending my prayers for your speedy recovery.
Wishing you well and good luck finding another kidney Bakerella.
Try to take heart knowing that so many of us are sending positive thoughts in your direction.
You are on my prayer list for a found donor and a rapid recovery! In the meantime, rest and know that there are hundreds, (could even be thousands), of us rooting for you!
Thank you for sharing something so personal! You bring so many smiles and so mauch joy to so many people! I will be praying for you and your family!
I wish you all the best with your health. Remember to take care of yourself first. Prayers to a quick recovery.
Sending get well hugs and wishes. I hope everything goes smoothly no matter which route you have to take. And I’m sure your deceased donor is thrilled they were able to give you 18 great years!
Praying for you and sending hugs from Virginia.
Sorry to hear of your setback. With your positive attitude towards life and your boundless energy you will be back on your feet in no time ! My thoughts and prayers are with you !
Oh sweetie! I had no idea…..please know that we are all rooting for your speedy recovery and praying that your donated kidney arrives shortly! (One of my best friends just received a heart transplant last year and you would have never known that she was a miracle.) You will be in my thoughts and prayers. ::hugs::
PS: Cake pops at Starbucks!! How excited are you?! :)
I missed you updates. You will be OK.
Sweet Bakerella,
A prayer for you.
Hope everything will go better for you and you kidney.
If you need one, I will send mine, by Fedex.
An Italian one should be fine too?
We all love you!
Big hugs from Italy
Sorry to hear the news- missed you and wishing nothing but the best.
I also wanted to mention, that if your mom is willing to donate, but is not a match to you, be sure to check the NKR (National Kidney Registry). They help match willing donors with patients. A bit different than the normal registry. Overly simplified, they would match your mom with a patient and then match someone else to you and everyone swaps.
We have seen a HUGE increase in the number of transplants with this program. I BELIEVE!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We’re all rooting for you!!
so sorry to hear about your kidney and all you have been going through the past 12 days. I wish we lived closer so I could help. But my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through all this. I got your book for Christmas and I love looking over the pictures and have plans to make some of the pops for upcoming parties! Be strong, you have a bunch of fans who are praying for you.
Our prayers are with you. Take as much time as you need. As much as we love seeing cake pops and other goodies from you, we love you more!
Sending positive thoughts your way!
Susan
So sorry. Remember the song, ‘ God is bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my plans.”
Sometimes it’s hard to understand why these things happen, but somewhere, down deep, I’m sure God sees and allows them all for our good. Be encouraged in the One who loves you most!
I will be praying for you! God Bless!!
I just wanted to wish you best of luck, I myself have been in a simlar situation. Hoping for a speedy recovery!
I’m sorry to hear you’re not well. Please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I hope things turn around soon.
Thank you for the update. I hope everything goes smoothly, and you are back to feeling like your usual energetic and creative self very soon!
Wow! You are such an amazing person!! I will pray that God has a speedy hand in making all this pass fast for you. Thanks for sharing your story with everyone.
I’m sorry for your health struggles. Praying for positive outcomes and quickly!
Your courage and well thought out determination is as inspiring as your wonderful website. My thoughts and prayers are with you and fingers are crossed for a positive match and quick recovery. Take care.
You are an inspiration to me. Now I will try to inspire you, at least in this small way. You have done the donor kidney proud and I hope your guilty feelings pass as you realize how you have honoured your donor by living and sharing your incredible life. I will hope and pray that all goes well and you get through this with great success. Healthy and positive thoughts to you.
I was thinking of you this morning at Starbucks when I saw they now carry cake pops and to hear the inspiration for a nation is now sick just tugs at my heart.
Provided your mother is not a match, how long do they predict you will be on the waitlist? Although I do not know you personally, you have made such a positive impact on my life! I would be happy to be tested to see if I was a match for you!
Plenty of positive vibes being sent your way Bakerella. You are such and amazing person, everything will work out. I’ll be saying prayers for you over the next while.
Think positive thoughts. After just having gone through heart surgery I know that a positive attitude makes an important difference. It may not always be easy, but you can do this. Know that there are lots of us pulling for you.
You are certainly a bright spot in my life, too. My very best wishes for a speedy recovery and many virtual hugs are on their way to you.
I’ve enjoyed your website and cake pops book tremendously. I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope your amazingly positive attitude gets you through this tough time. My prayers are with you.
I’ve been checking back here several times a day for a new post and was wondering where you went. I hope you recover quickly and are stronger than ever!
Every morning I check your blog and when it wasn’t updated after so long, I just assumed you were traveling, shooting magazine stories or something glamorous…I am so sorry to hear that you are feeling poorly! I have to tell you that I so enjoy your blog (and book) and hope that you are feeling better soon. Take your time – take care of YOU. My prayers are with you.
Bakerella – Wishing you a quick recovery.
Bakerella’s fans – I would encourage everyone who has read this to sign your driver’s license and become an organ donor. If one person had not – we would have never known the world of cake pops.
Sending big hugs your way from Chicago. Take care of yourself and feel better soon. You’ll be in my prayers.
Prayers being sent your way! You are a strong, amazing person whom I KNOW will be okay. I hope you know that all of us who read your blog, while anxiously awaiting our next cake pops, first and foremost wish you the very best in getting well!
Some things are WAY more important in life than blogging. Take all the time you need to heal, and we’ll be here to gladly welcome you back. P.S.- Yesterday was World Kidney Day, so it was quite an appropriate post. Praying for you.
Funny how you can not actually know someone, yet feel as if you do! I am always inspired by your blog and you are such a joy to follow. Please consider yourself prayed for – for peace, comfort, quick resolution and quick healing. Hugs to you Bakerella!
I wish you the very best! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are an AMAZING person!
Sometimes blessings come in disguise. While I’m certain that this infection which lead you to the hospital is no fun and scary, perhaps it is the blessing that will get you the care and the kidney that you need.You are one incredible lady! Praying for you, and for many blessings to shower you and your family.
May God’s blessings be upon you. Will be praying that a new kidney will be available no matter where it eventually comes from. Rest, heal and know that you are love and appreicated.
I am going to join the thousands in praying for a quick recovery for you and that your mom is able to be a donor.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!
God Bless!
My friend/neighbor just received a liver transplant…. And as I’ve watched what a miracle that has been for her I can somewhat appreciate all that is involved for you right now. I pray that you are on your way to a transplant soon and that healing will be restored to your body. Wishing you all the best!
Oh sweetheart!!!! Our prayers are with you for a smooth and speedy recovery. You are a treasure, a true gift to all of us, not only for those darling cakepops but for your sweet kindness that comes shining through with everything you do!! We love you!!
I’m praying for you!
All our prayers and best wishes are sent your way for a very speedy recover. I so enjoy your webpage and viewing all the beautiful things you have created. And best of all the inspiration that you instill in all of us. You are an amazing Person. God Bless You and your Mom.
praying, so sorry you are going through this. we donated my brother’s organs 13 years ago and it has been a amazing experience. if you do not post for another year i will continue to support you and pray for you.
Wishing you and your family all the best of luck. Hope you are better soon. Love your cake pops and posts.
I am sending you hugs, kisses, love and best wishes. Thank you for sharing this with all your loyal readers. I pray that everything works out well for you.
How can we repay you for all that you’ve shared and inspired in all of us?? Perhaps through our collective thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. With much love and lots of virtual hugs.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending big hugs your way and well wishes for a speedy recovery!
Prayers for you to get better soon!
I am so sorry to hear this, Bakerella. I can’t even imagine how this must feel since I’ve never had the experience, but I know your amazing spirit will lead you to a place of comfort as you experience this. What a beautiful mom you have, to do this for you. I hope she is a match. And, if she turns out not to be, then the perfect match will appear. Please feel very proud that the first donated kidney has had such a sweet and special extended life with you and now another one will have that great opportunity.
I wish you a speedy and complete recovery.
Best of luck honey…I am praying for you and your family! ((hugs))
Prays for you and your family…
prayers and hugs to you and to your mom!!! sweet wishes for a speedy recovery as well : )
Praying for you and lifting you up.
I hope everything works out! ^_^
I am so sorry to hear this. I was worried when you had not made any post. I hope and pray for a full recovery for you very soon.
Stacy
I look foward 2 your post very monday morning and I will look foward 2 your speedy recovery!! God bless and THANK YOU!!
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Wishing you the strength and mental fortitude you’ll need to get through this journey.
Much prayers to you! Stay away and recover, we understand!
Oh Bakerella!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My dad is going through the same thing. So I know this is not easy. When I think and pray for him I will be surely reminded to say a prayer for you.
Thank you for your kindness to all of us and your cupcake cuteness!
Love,
Stephanie
Snding a prayer and many good vibes your way…
Keep strong Bakerella, you are such a beautiful person and have truly inspired my baking in many ways. God is good hun, and you have a lot of supports who will be praying for you. keep positive and stay strong.
All of God’s blessing and love from Trinidad!!!
~ Rae
We all miss you tons! Keeping you in my prayers for sure!
I’m sending all positive and healing thoughts for you . get better soon!! :)
My thoughts are with you, Bakarella. All of us here are wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.
Hi Bakerella,
I’m sending you an air hug many times over <<<>>>!! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can completely understand aspects of what you’re going through and my heart goes out to you. It’s not easy to endure all that you’re going through – hold on to your faith and stay strong. May your kidney receive the healing it needs to make you well again. Blessings, Teri
All my good wishes for a speedy recovery. Hang in there!
So so sorry to hear about all this. I have been following your blog for a while and love how positive and fun all of your posts are. I’m sending positive thoughts your way!
Hoping you get better soon Bakerella! You inspire us so often. :)
I’ve been wondering where you’ve been, I’m missed your posts. I assumed you were busy with more book signings, I wish that was the case. I’m so sorry to hear of your kidney troubles. I’m sending virtual hugs and prayers your way.
Hope all goes well for you. Thinking of you and hoping for a very positive outcome.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and have been with you….since I hadn’t seen any updates I wondered if you were having health troubles. Thinking of you.
Your posts will be missed, but PLEASE just take it easy and get better. For now just enjoy your dedicated readers sharing some of their creations with you! I’ll be sending some pics your way soon.
Praying for your speedy recovery
good thoughts are being sent your way! best wishes.
Get well soon!
i will say a prayer for you Bakerella. i hope that this tough ordeal will soon be over and you feel right as rain in no time.
Our whole Sunday School class enjoys your website and the goodies we make from it. You have been placed on our Prayer List and you have many prayer warriors in your corner!
Many hugs, Bakerella. You are a fabulous, inspiring woman and I wish you a very speedy recovery.
My good thoughts go with you. May all go well with you!
Thoughts for recovery and a quick match for a new kidney heading your way… if only sharing kidneys were as easy as the way you share your wonderful talents with all of us… I’m sure there are many who would love to step up…including me…
Big hugs… rest… breathe deep…
Praying for you and that your mom is a match!
Huge hugs and much love. I hope your mum is a match and you can get your op asap and have a speedy recovery afterwards. xo
Get well soon!!!
Wishing you loads of well wishes and super fast ANSWERS and HEALING! I couldn’t imagine your journey but your spirit shines so bright that I know you will get through it all. XOXO Rest, rest, rest, and more rest : )
My prayer for you — Heavenly Father, please be with Angie as she is going through this scarey and difficult time. Please touch her body and give her healing and peace. Give the doctors the knowledge to provide the care she needs. Please be with the person and their family who will be donating a kidney. Wrap your arms of love around everyone in this situation, giving them peace, comfort and healing. Thank You for ‘Bakerella’ and all that she does. She touches so many lives and brings joy to so many people. Again, touch her body and heal her. In Jesus’ name.
I am SO sorry to hear about your transplanted kidney! I never realized that transplants might ever have to be replaced. I’ll be praying for a donor match (hopefully your mom!) and a speedy recovery for you! And as a baker myself, I know how hard it must be for you to be unable bake when you find something new you want to try. :( I hope you’ll be able to get back to making the awesome things you make soon! :)
Healing thoughts and prayers to you!
I am so sorry to hear this, you have been such a great inspiration to me and have given me a hobby that makes me so happy. I know that you will be back up and running with new treats for us very soon. I really appreciate you sharing as I was wondering if you were okay, I miss your great posts and cannot wait for your health to allow you to return.
Angie,
My prayers and thoughts are with you! If your Mom is not a match, I think you might have some fans that are willing to get tested to see if they match to be a donor. Stay positive and smile at all the wonderful creations your fans are coming up with because of your inspiration.
Sincerely,
Missy
I am so sorry to hear this Bakerella! We will keep you in our prayers. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do!
I noticed just the other day that I hadn’t seen any posts from you in my reader & popped on to see if something messed up with me feed. Nope. Really sorry to hear about your health problems. I’ll keep you in my prayers!
My prayers are with you and all those people waiting for the precious gift of organ donation.
Wow, 18 years – way to go, little kidney! It’s done the donor proud, I should think.
So sorry to hear that you aren’t doing so well. Prayers are being sent your way. I hope that you are able to take the time you need to rest and recover. What an inspiration you are to others. Take comfort in all of the well wishes from all of your fans :)
My heart goes out to you! You are and your family are in my prayers. Hoping for a fast recovery for you!
Thank you for all of the work you have done on your blog and all of the sharing you do.
Xoxo
Bless your heart! How difficult. Prayers for a quick match with your mom and no more dialysis. Cake pops and cute can wait…but I know you’re eager to get back to normal. God bless you in this process.
please get well soon. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending thoughts and prayers your way ! Praying that you will find a matching donor and be on your way to a quick recovery! Wishing you all the best!
I don’t usually comment, but I just wanted you to know I was sending prayers your way. Speed Recovery!
We’re praying for you, dear. All the best!
Hugs from Brazil!
Don’t worry about this website. You need to take care of yourself. And, since I haven’t been reading this bog very long, I can always entertain myself with old posts! This may not be the best of the Get Well comments, but I don’t care.
many, many thoughts & prayers being sent up. As a kidney patient. i understand what you’re going through. Please know you’re in my thoughts. {{{{{}}}}} I hope you receive some wonderful news soon. Take it easy.
We HAVE missed you! I’m so sorry to hear about the physical trouble you’re having right now. I wasn’t aware of your kidney transplant years ago. What a wonderful gift you were given back then, and we’ll be praying that a new kidney will become available . . . soon!
Hugs to you!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a creative and amazing person and we know you’ll get through this.
All our love!
best wishes bakerella. hope you feel better soon and that everything works out for you.
much love and healthy thoughts!!!
You are in our thoughts. We are constantly amazed and inspired by your work here… we wish you the best!
I’m hoping your mother will be a match. If not, please let us (your MANY fans) know what we can do to help. I, for one, would be more than willing to get tested. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I thought of you this morning. My husband said look what Starbucks has – and he showed me their ad in the Globe in mail this morning is celebrating their anniversary…anyways it’s a photograph of people’s hands holding cake pops, and I said you see how popular Bakerella has made them! I made 250 cake pops last year for the grade 8 graduation – all because you gave that nudge of inspiration. Rest get well soon.
Healing thoughts coming your way.
Sending you prayers, hugs and happy thoughts to you!
my thoughts and prayer are with you I know there is a match out there for you. praying till it finds you.
Hugs to you and your family
You are a bright spot in my day! I hope a match is found for you soon.
I am so sorry to hear of your sickness. Your website has made me into a little baker, and that is something I never thought I would be. Thank you so much for sending us some cuteness and a smile on an almost daily basis. Get well soon, and our prayers will be with you. Hugs, Tomara
Aw. I’m sorry to hear you’re sick. I was hoping you were off on a worldwide cake pop tour! Massive prayers going up right now for a speedy donor match, and for peace and comfort for you and your family. Hang in there! Everyone in cake pop land loves you, and wishes you all the best. You’ll be back baking before you know it.
you’re such an inspiration – amazing creations and especially amazing photographs of your amazing creations. i was so excited when i stumbled across your website a couple years ago because the photography is top notch and the desserts are too cute! :)
i’ll be praying for you!
Sending you love! And hopes that your mom is a match.
Sending good vibes your way! Hope everything works out!
Take care and know you have thousands of people praying for you. We wish you the best and hope you get well soon.
You are truly an inspiration in so many ways. Praying for you!!!
Dear Bakerella,
I’m so sad to hear about your kidney. My mother was on dialysis for a long time so I know how difficult and draining it is for both you and your family. My fingers are crossed for good news soon! Please keep your positive attitude. It is so inspiring, just like your beautiful creations!
Big hugs to you. My dad is getting his second donated kidney next week, from my sister (his first one was from my mom)…I know what this is all about…it’s a tough road. I pray your mom is a match!
Im so sorry to hear about all of this. I will definately be praying for you! I’m in Atlanta so if you have the urge for a cake pop, I can bring you some!!!!
You are an inspiration to all of us. You should feel no guilt about the failure of the kidney. The person who donated it would be very happy to know you had gotten so many healthy years from their donation. Many are praying for you.
I’ll be praying for you and for your Mom. Stay strong!
Wishing you the best of luck and sending up lots of prayers.
My prayers and best wishes for ur fast recovery! It will happen soon just stay positive. You’ll see.
You sweet thing, you. Hang in there. I’ll be thinking of you and hoping that all comes out great as soon as possible. I wish I could write something that would make it all better but, words fail me. Hopefully, since your kidney came from a donor, this will prompt people to become donors too. I hope so. Much love, Margie
Bakerella, you have given so much happiness to so many people, that you are definitely going to recover very soon. All the smiles and good thoughts you have caused in all of us and beyond will go back to you in health and well being. No doubt. You will be fine very, very soon. God bless you!!!!
I have never commented before…but i have been reading for some time and look forward to your updates. However, take an easy and rest up, sending prayers and best wishes your way.
GET WELL SOON! We all miss you! Sending out good vibes and well wishes! Stay positive – you are very very brave!
Bakerella, I know I’m just an internet stranger but my heart sank into my toes when I read this. I wish you all the best and am holding out hope that you’ll get a new kidney asap. Please keep us posted.
I have been following you for a while now and LOVE your talent and creativity! I will be praying for you and your mom…and extended family through this tough time. My father is going through something similar and I know you must have pain. I am so sorry you are going through this!!
Connie
I’ll be praying for you that your mom’s will be a great match! I didn’t know that there was a life span of transplanted kidney either… I always ENJOY your blog and i miss not seeing beautiful creations & pictures but you need to RELAX so the kidney can relax too :-) We are all thinking of you & praying for you but you don’t need to WORRY about your blog nor followers. But Thank you for your updates so that we know what’s going on. Praying for you & your family.
Thank you for sharing….because now we can all lift you up in prayer. What a scare for you and your family – we will pray for your time at the hospital for it to be quick, that your mother would be able to be your donor, and that you would find joy in the midst of all the craziness a hospital can bring. We all love ya!!
Dearest Bakerella,
The world is a happier place because of you and your work. You have shared pure joy to many of us through your creativity. Please know that you will be in many people’s thought and prayers as you are on this journey to healing.
Get well soon!
All the way from up here in Canada we want to send you our very best and fingers crossed that you will have your new kidney and be up and about making all your FABULOUS creations soon!!! It was such a thrill to meet you when you were here in Toronto for a visit and your book holds a place of honour on my kitchen shelf!! Have faith that everything will work out fine!! We’re all here in your cheering section!!
Get better soon! Thinking of you here in michigan. Your work is inspiring and makes me believe that anything is possible if you love what you do and go for it.
I hope you get better very soon. You have prayers and thoughts from all of us!
hi.. I just recently started reading your blog, and i was so sorry to hear about you not feeling well.. Prayers going your way.. i hope your feeling better soon.
I’m so sorry to hear that you have been sick. I’m praying for you and hoping that you will feel the love and admiration of all who follow your blog! You have ignited a wonderful passion for all things sweet and cute! God bless you with a quick match, speedy recovery, and so much love!
This really was a surprise to read. When I receive your emails I am always so excited at what you have to say and can’t wait to see what new wonderful ideas you have created. This email wasn’t at all what I expected to read today but I am really glad that you shared it with us and I am really hoping for the best for you. I know you will make it through all of this. You are such a strong person and you have a lot of love and support around you that’s for sure!
I am sending a strong bright light from above and asking God and your guardian angels to wrap their wings of love around you, so you find the perfect donor for your kidney, and that you heal fast. May you feel better soon. In fact I know you will. Stay positive and kown we are all praying for you. We miss you but most of all we want you well. Everyone out there remember on your driver license please be a donor I am. Love Paulette
My prayers are with you. I just want to say how much I enjoy your pops. I have made many many pops for my grandsons classes and the kids just love then. Thank you so much. Keep your spirits high God only gives us as much as we can handle and since you are so amazing He is giving you just a bit more than most. Hang in there we are all praying for a speedy recovery.
I’m sending good thoughts and prayers your way for a positive match from your Mom and for a quick recovery. You brighten so many lives and we are all behind you!!!
My prayers are with you…
I’ve never commented before, but read your blog faithfully (and have tried MANY of your recipes!) – wanted to say I’m sending all my good vibes and prayers your way and I wish you a quick resolution and speedy recovery. you are an inspiration to so many – looking forward to good news in your next update!
I wish you the best in the upcoming days and months. I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing and just know you have so many people behind you saying kind words for your recovery. Whenever you get blue, just read all your comments from this and it will make you smile again :)
Hi Bakerella! I hope that you really get well. I will pray for your recovery. You have so much beautiful things to share to all of us. I’d like to thank you also for this website that you’ve created. This is such an inspiration for me to follow this passion for baking. Thank you very much! xoxo Edna
Thinking good and positive thoughts and sending them your way. You are so blessed to have such a wonderful mom!!!! Hoping she is a match and that you are feeling well quickly!!!!
Sending you good vibes your way! ((hugs))
Sending love and prayer to you and your family!
I am reading here only for a short time – and I like this blog. All my best wishes and hopes go with you.
Hi bakerella, I’ve been following your site for the longest time and i’ve never posted anything before. But I really hope everything works out and you will be in good health again really soon. Lots of love and prayers with you all the way from Malaysia
Get well soon.
I am praying for you! You will have plenty of time to catch up on cake pops when you feel better! Take care of you!
Holland is also thinking of you and hope you be well soon,wishing you all the best!
Here’s looking forward to a speedy recovery and you “popping” back into our lives.
Get better soon. Please don’t worry about the site….you have to take care of yourself! Everyone here is hoping you find a match very soon!
/hugs to you and your family.
Praying for you and your kidney! Hope you feel better soon!
With God, all things are possible. You bring such joy to others! I pray that all of these kind messages will bless you today.