Category: Kaci’s 1 Kidney Adventures
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Wellness Wednesday – A Decade With One Kidney: What I’ve Learned Since 2013
In 2013, I did something that changed two lives—mine and someone else’s. I became a living kidney donor. It wasn’t a dramatic decision for me. It was rooted in something quiet but fierce—a deep sense of love, responsibility, and purpose. I didn’t know then all the ways this choice would shape who I am today.…
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Trail Tuesdays: The Path to Strong is Never Straight
Trail Tuesdays Murph Prep, Mindset, and Muscle on the Move Some Tuesdays, the trail is dusty and wild. Other days, it’s made of air squats, push-ups, and sit-ups in a quiet room while my muscles burn and my mind fights to stay present. Either way, it’s always a trail—a path that winds through challenge, grit,…
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Snapshot Sunday: Finding Light in the Canyon
Some people wake up on Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed or brunch reservations.Me? I woke up and laced up my boots. I hiked into Palo Duro Canyon yesterday — Texas’ own quiet giant — where flowers bloom between rocks and the wind carries more grace than most conversations ever could. These moments in nature…
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Sunshine Says: What Being Called Sunshine Means to Me
I didn’t choose the nickname Sunshine. It found me—gently, over time—through the people who saw light in me before I always could see it in myself. Sometimes it was a passing comment:“You’re such a ray of sunshine.”Other times, it came in moments when I was holding space for someone else—offering comfort, encouragement, or just showing…
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Feature Friday Post: “From Donation to Deadlifts”
And let me tell you… pulling your own body weight off the ground with one kidney? That’s power.
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Grateful for This Canyon: Why Palo Duro Is My Favorite Place to Say ‘I Do’
When couples imagine an unforgettable place to say “I do,” few locations offer the kind of magic found in Palo Duro Canyon—the second-largest canyon in the U.S., nestled right here in the heart of West Texas. Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet sunrise ceremony or a golden-hour vow exchange surrounded by red rock cliffs and open…
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Unlocking Nature’s Bounty: The Perks of a Texas Park Pass
Living a stone’s throw from the breathtaking Palo Duro Canyon, I’m reminded daily of the natural treasures that Texas holds. But what amplifies this blessing is my trusty Texas Parks Pass, a key to exploring the vast and vibrant outdoors that the Lone Star State offers. The pass is more than just a ticket to…
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Tech Tuesday: Strava
Hi there! I will tell you right now that I am no technical guru…I used to be, but, well, tech moves so much faster than me nowadays. I am still learning to use Instagram, so if you’re a genius at “the Gram” help a girl out. Anyway, back to Strava. I use Strava mostly for…
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Starting Over…again
…new porch, new office, whole new outlook on life….new blog….new starts….so Howdy! Hey y’all! Welcome!
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