Tag: Kaci’s 1 Kidney Adventures
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Feature Friday: The Pack That Carries More Than Gear
Today’s feature? My Osprey HikeLite 18 — a compact, trail-tested daypack that’s been with me every step of the way on my Palo Duro Canyon training hikes. It may not look flashy, but this pack is one of the most important pieces of gear I own. It’s lightweight, breathable, and perfectly fits my 2.5L hydropack,…
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Thankful Thursdays: Thankful for the Trail and the People On It
Some days I have to stop and take a deep breath—not because I’m tired, but because I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. Twelve years ago, I said yes to becoming a living kidney donor. I didn’t know then how fully that “yes” would change me. I just knew someone needed help—and I had a spare. Since then,…
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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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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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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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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…