hi there, i just came across your channel the other day and think you're GREAT! this vid brought a tear to my eye and i just wanted to say hi and that i'm enjoying getting to know the KIND, funny & quirky person that you are! Hope you are doing well these days, much peace and health to you and your beautiful family. I'm glad you made it through this rough time and am glad to have found your channel! inspires me to hurry up & start vlogging too as i've been putting it off.
@lol4dead Hahahaha. Wow. I find it hilarious how everyone else here is getting the message and you're just here to reference NintendoCapriSun. I solute you. In no way is this a negative comment. I not only see what you did there; i love it. I know it's disrespectful to the poster, but when it's something this ironic, i can't help but laugh.
i dont cry often or easily but you have succeeded in that. i just want to give you a huge hug. i am currently going thru some stuff and i go to the doc on monday to see when they have to do more stuff to me and im going to keep you in mind the whole time. i wish you nothing but the best.
for what my comment is worth I'm really glad you are doing great now and this was a really touching video. God Bless and I hope you are doing okay, and I'm really glad you shared this video with us.
thanks so much for this touching vid Gina. we never think it's going to be us. it's always the neighbor, or someone else in the family, or a friend ... and we feel bad for them ... but it's never "US"
then the knock on the door comes and our whole crashes. everything means something different than it did before. the unfairness, it being out of sinc with age. like you said mine might have been different but it's the same path. so are you in rejection anymore?
Damn! Now I care. I just stumbled upon you, friend of a friend sort of thing. Watched your "Coming out 3" first to learn something about you. You're a beautiful woman inside and out as well as a strong soul. I'm glad you're a fighter, keep it up and I'm glad you have loving kids. Who knows, you may be around for some time to come, I've seen it happen. Though I don't know you, I'm CERTAIN of one thing... the world would be a lessor place without you. Good luck and God bless.
u have an incredible spirit, and I am so moved by your words, I have been having problems the last few mo. concerning my family and my health,I felt so lost and alone but my friends truely became a blessing and saved me, when it was the darkest thank u and I sent my friends a video of someone who really needs support too, I hope u will check him out
Gina, honey...I was choked up the whole time I watched this. Your words speak so directly to my heart as I'm sure it does to many people's. Thank you for taking the time to even share this because it is so very important...for you, for me, for everyone...our children especially. Life is to be lived a day at a time...like John Lennon said "Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans..." I stopped planning a long time ago...the day I almost died. Love you!!!!
Some people avoid it and try to forget it. You don't, and i think that is very very cool, you face it, you grow with it and you teach others, how cool is that? And Dakota, so beautiful that he talked about it, it's the best way to share his love, to care! You guys rock! Big hugs!
Miss Gina, your words hit home with me. I have been in a 'funk' for awhile now, and have been wondering what is the point of my lifes journey, why am I still here,'alone'. The combo of your words to my mindset threw me for a loop. If i could give some of my aimless life to a wonderful person like you, i would. There is such an incredible amount of beauty in your spirit, and such wisdom in your words. I am sure you are a priceless blessing to your family. I wish i could embrace life in that way.
((((Hugggs)))) Thankyou for always sharing your wonderful authentic self with us. Your story is so amazing to me. We all are trying to get up that hill like good little ants. But hearing your story and what you've been through makes u realize that maybe your struggle isn't all that bad. That petty things we get all riled up about really aren't that important in the grand scheme of things. You're an amazing spirit and I'm so glad I've gotten to "meet" u even if through just watchin your vids. :)
thank you for sharing this. i'm somewhere on this cycle and trying to sort through it. i want to head toward that point when i can just start living again, sick or not. i remember it, i just have to get there. this helped, so i thank you. oh. and i'll take you up on that apple pie sometime. :)
You are AMAZING! Few people gain my admiration and respect. You have done so. I find that life is made MOST clear when things are at their worst. That's when the important things are made most clear to you and when your circle of strength is revealed and the negatives fall aside in the peace of revelation.
I'm a spiritual person so please don't be offended when I say I'm praying for you and may God bless you and heal you. You're not alone in this world.
Love you Gina!! Thank-you for a great and moving video! Thanks for sharing these personal and touching and hard moments of your life! You are such an inspiration to everyone! You have a great gift in being able to communicate and get these feelings out in the most informative and moving way!
I think you said it best, "It's that quality of life that you embrace." I am so thankful to know people like you who relize life is only worth living if you spend it living life in the moment instead of what could have been or what could be!
thank you for sharing....my best friend has been on dialysis for 2yrs now,we thought she had the flu but she was in renal failure she almost left us...she is on a donor's list now so we are hoping for the best.....these 2 yrs i have educated myself on kidney failure....we are not promised tomorrow so we must value today..you inspire us :) you have a wonderful family! Thank you again for sharing you inspiring stories..............JOE
I know I haven't known you for long but already I feel like you are one of the most inspirational people I have ever and will ever meet.We all love you so much.
Life sucks sometimes and some feel like it won't get better. But people should always remember that there are some who go through such horrible things.
I send you and your family good thoughts and wishes always.
Excellent and intense video. My mother rejected her heart for some time until they got it under control, so I know the fear from a family member's perspective. She has her 17 year checkup, I think, in a couple of weeks :)
Thank you so much for your story! I try to live in the moment as much as I can. But I think I tend to be one who strays towards the future rather than the past. I don't know. I love you Gina and you inspire me so much!
Don't give up :) God willing it will be okay! I will pray for you and I hope that god protects you and guards you and guides you. This made me so so sad. I had to stop half way through the video before continuing!
Oh Sweetie, I do know all of those things but sometimes, I get my head stuck up my ass, thanks for kicking it out.
Is there anything I can do to help you? Anything the youtube community can do?
gina I just happened on a book I don't know how or why but it was inspiring to me and maybe it will be to you. It is Many lives, Many masters by Brian L. Weiss.
Thank you, and you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
I truly believe that through your experience, your kids are benig raised with a keen sense of love, gratitude and enjoyment for life that many can only imagine.
thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations with us, you are a beautiful and strong woman! thanks for being you Gina, sending you lots of love & good vibes!
Very inspiring video, I don't have something worthwhile to respond with, just sending my hopes and thoughts to you hoping it will all turn out as best as it possibly can.
I don't know what to say! I think this is why I get so ANGRY at people who wallow in self pity day in and day out for years just to gain sympathy and attention from others.. it angers me because they've forgotten about living! We've all had our life trials, some worse than others, but you're so right.. in the end we all do die.
High Five to living in the moment and cherishing each second as the true gift that it is! When I was told my son wasn't going to live I fought.. he's 19 now! There are miracles, but the miracles can't happen if you give up hope!
Thank you for sharing this story, it is so important! You're a true blessing Gina!
This is where you and I will have to agree to disagree! You show love through understanding and compassion at the beginning, but you're also showing your love when you get angry and shake them into living again later on! It's all love ~ that's where you're missing my point!
You know gina... I've been watching your videos for a long time and I don't think i've ever made a comment.... this video made me cry. I work with a disability insurance company and I deal with people every single day that have kidney failure and your story makes my job real... This video is very surreal to me. It makes me see what's on the other side of the phone when i'm talking to people.
Wow, what a great video. Thanks for sharing your story and reminding us all how beautiful life is and how it's so worth fighting for. Big hugs to you!
Listening to your story made me think of my mother. I lost her to lung cancer just over two years ago and I miss her more and more everyday. I couldn't have even thought about my mother being angry at her condition. I was just to concerned with her getting better that I lost sight of how she could be feeling. Thank you for making this video. It really made me think.
Sometimes noxiousnote, being a caretaker is much harder then being the sick person. I've mentioned this in a video.. Maybe I will talk about it again for you.. Don't be hard on yourself. It's very difficult to take care of someone who is very ill... my love, gina
That was just poetic to us and as always without even knowing you have once again given me another source of outside strength. Thank you for being you!
Hey there. I know I do not comment much but this video is a masterpiece of truth and honesty in the course of life that is reality. You see my family has a extremely rare disorder only 1 in 500000 get it...so that is what makes it rare. My mother has. My two uncles, my second cousin...needless to say I have a good chance at getting it I know this. Along comes with it possible kidney problems and transplants if I do get it. My cousin has been through two so far.
You are so right. In the moment is all we have and all we are guaranteed and we have to live it with that guarantee that it can never be returned, relived....reloved in that moment in time. Missing is that reaction to those moments and that is beauty. I try to think kinda like you in the fact that how can I say "Why me?" and replace that with "Well? Why not me?" Live, love, laugh, yell, scream, hug, dance or whatever in that moment because your right that is all we have and I am greatful.
So to you and yours I am wishing many moments of happiness and love and all that is the human experience of here and now. Your a fantastic teacher in reminding others too. Again because of my cousin who died and donated his organs, to my family who may potentially need somebodies at some time, and you? I will and will continue to advocate donation and share stories of the remarkable power of donation and thankyou for reminding me of this and sharing your story. Your children are very lucky :o)
Gina I know that going back through all of this has to be hard and we thank you for sharing it with us. I know at some point I should go through and do this with what happened when TJ got DXed. You are such a strong person and have been through so much and even though we can listen and understand we all fall short of having it happen to us. The reality of it all is that it is just something that we all have to deal with these situations alone. HUGS to you and blessings! xoxoxoxo
You know Wacka.. it some way.. it's very relieving... I don't think I could have made this kind of video during it. Now, I can look back.. It's easier to look back when it's over. Now, if I got sick again... Who know's what I could do on YouTube.. xx00 you're beautiful..
Gina- Thank you for this video. I really needed to hear these things right now. I was recently diagnosed with 6 different chronic illnesses and am going through a grieving process. I don't know how to get through but your words made me feel better. :o)
WOW!!!Thank you for sharing your story.Story just doesnt seem like the right word.Thank you for sharing your life,battle this video is so many things besides story.Your such a strong woman I applaud you forbeing able to share this and for over coming your anger.I think I would probably stay angry for along time.Your son is blessed with a mom that has alot of wisdom and strength.Awsome video and message.
Thought this was going to be an NCS video...
uiruu 4 months ago
*holds up bottle*
Is this okay mommy?
snowdevil002 4 months ago
hold up the bottle
IAmzMcHATIN 4 months ago
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TheLegendaryJames 6 months ago
hi there, i just came across your channel the other day and think you're GREAT! this vid brought a tear to my eye and i just wanted to say hi and that i'm enjoying getting to know the KIND, funny & quirky person that you are! Hope you are doing well these days, much peace and health to you and your beautiful family. I'm glad you made it through this rough time and am glad to have found your channel! inspires me to hurry up & start vlogging too as i've been putting it off.
superotter77 9 months ago
@lol4dead Hahahaha. Wow. I find it hilarious how everyone else here is getting the message and you're just here to reference NintendoCapriSun. I solute you. In no way is this a negative comment. I not only see what you did there; i love it. I know it's disrespectful to the poster, but when it's something this ironic, i can't help but laugh.
prosper58 10 months ago
great message Gina. You are an inspiration to so many!
pierz1981 2 years ago
wow...Thanks. :)
DeniLuvsSue 2 years ago
Most powerful video on Youtube!
Panjalin 2 years ago
great, absolutely great
skateskate1234 3 years ago
This Is Amazing. Very Inspirational. Thank You. D:
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honmbi 3 years ago
Thank you Gina for this message, I forget so often.I am always facing back. today I needed this message. You are awesome xx00xx
granitta64 3 years ago
Brightest Blessings!
Your vibrancy is a gift to me! I wish you all the light & warm love of a sisterfriend. Peace & firey moments, too!
kyndsister 3 years ago
Great life support - better than the past!
CHANNELTHREEE 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing very important story for alot of people to hear.
Lesleyohh 3 years ago
Beautiful.
longhairred 3 years ago
i dont cry often or easily but you have succeeded in that. i just want to give you a huge hug. i am currently going thru some stuff and i go to the doc on monday to see when they have to do more stuff to me and im going to keep you in mind the whole time. i wish you nothing but the best.
much love
lyz
Lyzbian 3 years ago
Amazing video. Found you thru freee. You are so amazing and inspirational.
Donna
Journey2betrhealth 3 years ago
You once told me that we are the same..I only wish I had half the courage you have. But I'm trying. Thank you Gina Hugs
photo2010 3 years ago
Thank you
luvhaggis 3 years ago
Gina,
Thank you! Your smile is medicine to folks!
Ronnie
tommy30507 3 years ago
I saw this video and Ness' as well. Both of which are very pretty deep and I (we) appreciate that you shared this. Thanks a lot, Gina!
RICKisBOSS 3 years ago
each video i watch, i learn a little more, not just about you but about life too.
xxxxx
vampypink 3 years ago
thanks for this, Gina.....it's got me thinking.. *smooch*
atomikgurl 3 years ago
xoxoxo !!!!
Gr8tCompany 3 years ago
You are truely an inspiring lady, and I am so glad to have found you (via YouTube)
The answer you gave your son is as honest and perfect and remarkable as is humanly possable. He is lucky to have a mom like you.
Cheers to you, Gina. And Cheers to survival.
Lizador 3 years ago
thank you for sharing
way2cute2bstr821 3 years ago
Very touching...
way2cute2bstr821 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing=) Very Touching.
Thisis0007 3 years ago
you are an incredible woman. god Bless you.
aajunior 3 years ago
I love you Junior!
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
You are neat. Mwaaaaaa, baby.
mickmusing 3 years ago
I love you Michael!
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
for what my comment is worth I'm really glad you are doing great now and this was a really touching video. God Bless and I hope you are doing okay, and I'm really glad you shared this video with us.
DotGinaMurder 3 years ago
Life IS beautiful and even more beautiful because you are here Gina! You are a beautiful person/woman/mother/friend.
Thank you for sharing yet another aspect of your life and how you cope. You are truly an inspiration.
Big Hugs
Melis
meltrue7 3 years ago
YOU ARE REMARKABLE <3
kayleewyatt 3 years ago
thanks so much for this touching vid Gina. we never think it's going to be us. it's always the neighbor, or someone else in the family, or a friend ... and we feel bad for them ... but it's never "US"
then the knock on the door comes and our whole crashes. everything means something different than it did before. the unfairness, it being out of sinc with age. like you said mine might have been different but it's the same path. so are you in rejection anymore?
TheLesbianMafia 3 years ago
Damn! Now I care. I just stumbled upon you, friend of a friend sort of thing. Watched your "Coming out 3" first to learn something about you. You're a beautiful woman inside and out as well as a strong soul. I'm glad you're a fighter, keep it up and I'm glad you have loving kids. Who knows, you may be around for some time to come, I've seen it happen. Though I don't know you, I'm CERTAIN of one thing... the world would be a lessor place without you. Good luck and God bless.
kongawonga 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this info. Hugs~Connie
sweetcarolinagirl79 3 years ago
OMG you are very, very brave!!!
You are very inspiring & strong, keep it up!!!
I love you & your Videos... Take care!
jaime21985 3 years ago
Awesome video? You haz one. *hugs*
missdivinestalls 3 years ago
u have an incredible spirit, and I am so moved by your words, I have been having problems the last few mo. concerning my family and my health,I felt so lost and alone but my friends truely became a blessing and saved me, when it was the darkest thank u and I sent my friends a video of someone who really needs support too, I hope u will check him out
ANGELS3018 3 years ago
Gina, honey...I was choked up the whole time I watched this. Your words speak so directly to my heart as I'm sure it does to many people's. Thank you for taking the time to even share this because it is so very important...for you, for me, for everyone...our children especially. Life is to be lived a day at a time...like John Lennon said "Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans..." I stopped planning a long time ago...the day I almost died. Love you!!!!
Ravensinger 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing that. I hope you feel better for having done so as well.
Living for the moment is great advice & something i try to do myself :)
andymooseman 3 years ago
Love and hugs to you and yours. xo♥
daligoddess2006 3 years ago
a message most needed right now, gina. thank you.
txnrobin 3 years ago
BIG hug
U2bianSynic 3 years ago
Some people avoid it and try to forget it. You don't, and i think that is very very cool, you face it, you grow with it and you teach others, how cool is that? And Dakota, so beautiful that he talked about it, it's the best way to share his love, to care! You guys rock! Big hugs!
f3xpgm 3 years ago
Miss Gina, your words hit home with me. I have been in a 'funk' for awhile now, and have been wondering what is the point of my lifes journey, why am I still here,'alone'. The combo of your words to my mindset threw me for a loop. If i could give some of my aimless life to a wonderful person like you, i would. There is such an incredible amount of beauty in your spirit, and such wisdom in your words. I am sure you are a priceless blessing to your family. I wish i could embrace life in that way.
david1gr 3 years ago 2
--warm hug-- to both you and Gina. ;-)
naughtypuppetshow 3 years ago
You are wise beyond your years.
Always Hartrose
hartrose33 3 years ago
Lovely Gina, I am very moved by your words, in so many beautiful ways! -Wonderful hug- nps
naughtypuppetshow 3 years ago 2
((((Hugggs)))) Thankyou for always sharing your wonderful authentic self with us. Your story is so amazing to me. We all are trying to get up that hill like good little ants. But hearing your story and what you've been through makes u realize that maybe your struggle isn't all that bad. That petty things we get all riled up about really aren't that important in the grand scheme of things. You're an amazing spirit and I'm so glad I've gotten to "meet" u even if through just watchin your vids. :)
capergirl1976 3 years ago
thank you for sharing this. i'm somewhere on this cycle and trying to sort through it. i want to head toward that point when i can just start living again, sick or not. i remember it, i just have to get there. this helped, so i thank you. oh. and i'll take you up on that apple pie sometime. :)
peterpauliepan 3 years ago
thank you gina ... i always learn something valuable from you ... xoxo
lisacole690 3 years ago
Thank you Gina for sharing your story. Ya know I just love you, you are such a beautiful person inside and out.
Lisa
Lisa072167 3 years ago
(HUGS)
EmeraldFlame69 3 years ago
I'm floored by your openness. And it has put things into perspective for many watching, including myself.
leebobby13 3 years ago
You are AMAZING! Few people gain my admiration and respect. You have done so. I find that life is made MOST clear when things are at their worst. That's when the important things are made most clear to you and when your circle of strength is revealed and the negatives fall aside in the peace of revelation.
I'm a spiritual person so please don't be offended when I say I'm praying for you and may God bless you and heal you. You're not alone in this world.
iadiedee 3 years ago 2
never offended by that iadiedee... I'm very spiritual myself. I'm grateful for you.
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
Love you Gina!! Thank-you for a great and moving video! Thanks for sharing these personal and touching and hard moments of your life! You are such an inspiration to everyone! You have a great gift in being able to communicate and get these feelings out in the most informative and moving way!
wintergreen143 3 years ago
Gina your are my favorite lesbian in the whole world!!!!
ThankYouFairy 3 years ago
Wow! What an inspiring video! You have really touched me and I need to rethink how I live my life. Thank you!
Paniked68 3 years ago
You have such a beautiful indomitable spirit, Gina. I'm in tears, inspired and feel a kinship with you because of your courageous words. {{{Gina}}}
twilitedawn11195 3 years ago
I have nothing to say except, I love it! Great vid, very inspiring. :)
HolidayinCambodia2 3 years ago
I learn so much from you, your gift for communicating the simple truths of living life is a great blessing for anyone who listens. Thank you, Gina.
gabrielized 3 years ago
I think you said it best, "It's that quality of life that you embrace." I am so thankful to know people like you who relize life is only worth living if you spend it living life in the moment instead of what could have been or what could be!
XOXOX,
Pookie
Pookieftw 3 years ago
thank you for sharing....my best friend has been on dialysis for 2yrs now,we thought she had the flu but she was in renal failure she almost left us...she is on a donor's list now so we are hoping for the best.....these 2 yrs i have educated myself on kidney failure....we are not promised tomorrow so we must value today..you inspire us :) you have a wonderful family! Thank you again for sharing you inspiring stories..............JOE
SWTPEA64 3 years ago
Fill your life with as much as you can, you're so lucky to have had a second chance, or may be a third chance to come,
One thing for sure our body's return back to the earth, from the release of your egg, your conception has given you so much, Good times & bad,
God Bless you, your so brave, your donor never got what you have, and I in turn wait till my time no this planet in flesh will come to an end.
Love, Light and Peace, Colin.
col1n1234 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing that story. I know it was tough for you to do. It was so touching to hear that.
RantingWithB 3 years ago
I know I haven't known you for long but already I feel like you are one of the most inspirational people I have ever and will ever meet.We all love you so much.
saintscoleman 3 years ago
You are brave, lovely and amazing. And you made me cry! Excellent vlog.
rayanagi 3 years ago
amazing philosphy. i love you Gina.
big hugs. my thoughts are with you!
proud1p4 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing.
Life sucks sometimes and some feel like it won't get better. But people should always remember that there are some who go through such horrible things.
I send you and your family good thoughts and wishes always.
charminglywickedchic 3 years ago
Excellent and intense video. My mother rejected her heart for some time until they got it under control, so I know the fear from a family member's perspective. She has her 17 year checkup, I think, in a couple of weeks :)
CliffBetweenTheLines 3 years ago
Thank you so much for your story! I try to live in the moment as much as I can. But I think I tend to be one who strays towards the future rather than the past. I don't know. I love you Gina and you inspire me so much!
Thank you and much love,
Jared
JaredInABottle 3 years ago
that is the most touching story that I have heard in a long time *HUGS*
Thank you
totalnerd747 3 years ago
Great message Gina,
Sandi
IWalk4tnt 3 years ago
You are, truly, the Philosopher Queen of YouTube. Bless you. :-)
robtran 3 years ago
gina melina i love you so much for sharing this with us! life should be lived in the moment and not taken for granite. great video :D
vanillawave4peace 3 years ago
(((BIG BEAR HUGS)))) you are loved by me!
pinu2 3 years ago
Don't give up :) God willing it will be okay! I will pray for you and I hope that god protects you and guards you and guides you. This made me so so sad. I had to stop half way through the video before continuing!
onemuslimvoice 3 years ago
/me sends a big hug to Gina
kohlcass 3 years ago
really good video... take care
matrix2k3 3 years ago
Oh Sweetie, I do know all of those things but sometimes, I get my head stuck up my ass, thanks for kicking it out.
Is there anything I can do to help you? Anything the youtube community can do?
gina I just happened on a book I don't know how or why but it was inspiring to me and maybe it will be to you. It is Many lives, Many masters by Brian L. Weiss.
Thank you, and you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
debv5354 3 years ago
I truly believe that through your experience, your kids are benig raised with a keen sense of love, gratitude and enjoyment for life that many can only imagine.
Michelle5451 3 years ago
this video will help so many.
punkieboy1 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story it was very touching. Great video Gina.
blackfairy85 3 years ago
thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations with us, you are a beautiful and strong woman! thanks for being you Gina, sending you lots of love & good vibes!
PhilosopherFresh 3 years ago
what an amazing story..terrific video with an inspiring message at the end. something to think about...great advice!
KimOsh72 3 years ago
thank you for sharing this.
KimOsh72 3 years ago
Very inspiring video, I don't have something worthwhile to respond with, just sending my hopes and thoughts to you hoping it will all turn out as best as it possibly can.
Ranblv 3 years ago
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then you'd better hope they don't reintroduce Window Tax!
usenetposts 3 years ago
Our family & health are the 2 most precious things in life, yet they are easily overlooked until they are gone or threatened.
dafttool 3 years ago
You are completely correct...I can't relate to the rejection, but I felt every bit of your emotion in connection to an event in my own life.
I love to listen to you tell a story. Your eyes are so expressive.
This is a beautiful video. You are beautiful.
jabbabird 3 years ago
Stay strong Gina!
Much love to you and your family,
Matt
RedneckCasanova 3 years ago
I don't know what to say! I think this is why I get so ANGRY at people who wallow in self pity day in and day out for years just to gain sympathy and attention from others.. it angers me because they've forgotten about living! We've all had our life trials, some worse than others, but you're so right.. in the end we all do die.
angelboku1 3 years ago
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High Five to living in the moment and cherishing each second as the true gift that it is! When I was told my son wasn't going to live I fought.. he's 19 now! There are miracles, but the miracles can't happen if you give up hope!
Thank you for sharing this story, it is so important! You're a true blessing Gina!
*big hugs* Angie
angelboku1 3 years ago
understanding and compassion is needed ... not anger.
PhilosopherFresh 3 years ago
At first yes, I'll agree with you.. but after time, a little anger may just kick start the living process again!
angelboku1 3 years ago
a little love will do just the same thing ...
and it's a lot easier on yourself & the planet. ;)
PhilosopherFresh 3 years ago
This is where you and I will have to agree to disagree! You show love through understanding and compassion at the beginning, but you're also showing your love when you get angry and shake them into living again later on! It's all love ~ that's where you're missing my point!
angelboku1 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this personal story Gina! XXOO
AutymnRosa 3 years ago
Gina you are simply remarkable!
Thanks for sharing these personal heatfelt memories.
PooHunny69 3 years ago
You know gina... I've been watching your videos for a long time and I don't think i've ever made a comment.... this video made me cry. I work with a disability insurance company and I deal with people every single day that have kidney failure and your story makes my job real... This video is very surreal to me. It makes me see what's on the other side of the phone when i'm talking to people.
Keep your chin up and remember people love you :)
lucidengma 3 years ago
Strong and beautiful survivor-warrior! Love you.
freeepeace 3 years ago
so touching. i almost cried when you first started talking about Kota. *hugs*
krazytaru 3 years ago
Wow, what a great video. Thanks for sharing your story and reminding us all how beautiful life is and how it's so worth fighting for. Big hugs to you!
murfra 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing
christopherinsc1981 3 years ago
Thank You. I wish there were more like you.
oneiblind30 3 years ago
I love you Gina !! hugs, Chris
bugsinrug 3 years ago
Thanks so much for sharing this. Thanks for being so candid and real.
xrebratkax 3 years ago
Beautiful thoughts from a wonderful human being.
zman76 3 years ago
:)
That's really all I have to say.
kappaktv2 3 years ago
Your simply amazing..*s*
Angitia41 3 years ago
Listening to your story made me think of my mother. I lost her to lung cancer just over two years ago and I miss her more and more everyday. I couldn't have even thought about my mother being angry at her condition. I was just to concerned with her getting better that I lost sight of how she could be feeling. Thank you for making this video. It really made me think.
noxiousnote 3 years ago
Sometimes noxiousnote, being a caretaker is much harder then being the sick person. I've mentioned this in a video.. Maybe I will talk about it again for you.. Don't be hard on yourself. It's very difficult to take care of someone who is very ill... my love, gina
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
I think anyone resonates or will resonate with the feelings you describe.
Thank you for reminding me to live for today. Anyone of us can drop at any moment.
Much love, Heidi
HeidiSaid 3 years ago
That was just poetic to us and as always without even knowing you have once again given me another source of outside strength. Thank you for being you!
WackaDoodleFreeZone 3 years ago
Hey there. I know I do not comment much but this video is a masterpiece of truth and honesty in the course of life that is reality. You see my family has a extremely rare disorder only 1 in 500000 get it...so that is what makes it rare. My mother has. My two uncles, my second cousin...needless to say I have a good chance at getting it I know this. Along comes with it possible kidney problems and transplants if I do get it. My cousin has been through two so far.
JadedIllusions27 3 years ago
You are so right. In the moment is all we have and all we are guaranteed and we have to live it with that guarantee that it can never be returned, relived....reloved in that moment in time. Missing is that reaction to those moments and that is beauty. I try to think kinda like you in the fact that how can I say "Why me?" and replace that with "Well? Why not me?" Live, love, laugh, yell, scream, hug, dance or whatever in that moment because your right that is all we have and I am greatful.
JadedIllusions27 3 years ago
So to you and yours I am wishing many moments of happiness and love and all that is the human experience of here and now. Your a fantastic teacher in reminding others too. Again because of my cousin who died and donated his organs, to my family who may potentially need somebodies at some time, and you? I will and will continue to advocate donation and share stories of the remarkable power of donation and thankyou for reminding me of this and sharing your story. Your children are very lucky :o)
JadedIllusions27 3 years ago
Gina I know that going back through all of this has to be hard and we thank you for sharing it with us. I know at some point I should go through and do this with what happened when TJ got DXed. You are such a strong person and have been through so much and even though we can listen and understand we all fall short of having it happen to us. The reality of it all is that it is just something that we all have to deal with these situations alone. HUGS to you and blessings! xoxoxoxo
WackaDoodleFreeZone 3 years ago 2
You know Wacka.. it some way.. it's very relieving... I don't think I could have made this kind of video during it. Now, I can look back.. It's easier to look back when it's over. Now, if I got sick again... Who know's what I could do on YouTube.. xx00 you're beautiful..
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing.
cat x
cat123wink 3 years ago
wow gina. simply amazing.
berzerkeley 3 years ago
really moving.
audionautix 3 years ago
Gina- Thank you for this video. I really needed to hear these things right now. I was recently diagnosed with 6 different chronic illnesses and am going through a grieving process. I don't know how to get through but your words made me feel better. :o)
<3 Leigh (formerly Leezie666)
SoHereIAm3 3 years ago
6? What's going on hun?
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
Sent you a PM about it. <3
SoHereIAm3 3 years ago
so beautiful.
williexwhip 3 years ago
WOW!!!Thank you for sharing your story.Story just doesnt seem like the right word.Thank you for sharing your life,battle this video is so many things besides story.Your such a strong woman I applaud you forbeing able to share this and for over coming your anger.I think I would probably stay angry for along time.Your son is blessed with a mom that has alot of wisdom and strength.Awsome video and message.
angel28607 3 years ago 2
Tracy, I don't think you'd stay angry! From what I know of you, you'd be too busy living life! =)
angelboku1 3 years ago
Angel, it was a bumpy emotional road...
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
*Hugs*
Nj17 3 years ago
wow thanks for sharing. what year was this?
grapessss 3 years ago
2003 grapesssssssss
ItalianStallionette 3 years ago
I love you Gina.
rhythm7a 3 years ago
that was absoultely perfect
dwljk 3 years ago