Kirstietancock

LATEST ARTICLES ( 72 )

• There's No Place Like Home

  As I'm being wheeled out of the hospital doors, I know that whilst it's not the last time I will be here (I'll still be coming back for clinics) I will not see ... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Final Chapter

  

  Every song has a ending, every book has to close, my story is coming to its finale and I'm here to tell you all just how beautiful it all was. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Short Trip to ITU

  

  Sunday last week, my friend Amy traveled up to see me all the way from Devon, we chatter for a bit but then I had a little doze as I usually do because my body... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Will My Strength Waiver?

  It often feels like the higher powers above are battling for my life, someone wants me here on Earth the other is saying it's time to go home. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Reality of My Current Situation

  

  I write this blog from hospital. I have been in and out since my last blog. I celebrated my 27th birthday inbetween and reached my goal of 3k for Harefield... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shattered Glass Affect

  

  So I had my bronch last week and the result came back with Acute Rejection, this was the Clouding on my CT, also known as shattered glass affect a term I feel... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let's Not Write 2016 off Yet.

  

  Updates haven't been coming in thick and fast because once I write one ready to upload I leave it a few days and everything changes again. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Scrambled Egg

  Having this chronic rejection diagnosis was a real kicker. Despite all the positivity there are moments during my treatment when I honestly sat and thought... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pole Theatre

  

  INow the glitter has settle, the costume has been placed neatly away until next time, the shimmers and sparkles are back in there box, the fake tan, well... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chronic Rejection- the Fight is On.

  

  So I promised more posts about training as a spoonie and I promise there will indeed be! In fact there is a mass of scribbles that currently need to be... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Training When Your a Spoonie

  

  Training when you're a SpoonieWhat is a Spoonie? Well here's a little definition from the urban dictionary which sort of explains it, in a short and sweet... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Anything Worth Having Was Never Easy

  

  As I mentioned I'm currently training my video entry for pole theatre, tomorrow I record it and send it off all before 12 midday. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• All the Wonder That's to Be Had

  

  It has been a long time. Most of my posts start like that but to me that means life has been good.My last blog was about starting my competitive career in... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Competitor

  

  It's time to complete a life goal. Iv had it in my mind for so long now the idea that I have nearly missed my opportunity so many time, means that this year I... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fitness, Fun and Flight

  

  I feel I should have something compelling to say. I guess what I do have to say is compelling to me. I am well, I am alive, I am alive more then I have ever... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The World is a Little Less Sparkly - Emily Thackeray

  

  The first time I met Emily was when her smiley face looked round my hospital room door. I was still struggling to do anything for myself and feeling like I woul... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Full House

  

  My life has moved on. I feel like I have begun the greatest chapter of my life. My health is the best it has been, there will always be something but to me... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Menopause

  When you know something already, it's obvious to you for so long but Then when someone confirms that and suddenly it's like your really hearing it for the... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Leaving Next

  So for a while iv been struggling on and off with fatigue, unfortunately more so lately then not. I'm still trying to keep up my gym routine but the last two... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Memory Boxes

  

  So I wanted to share with you all the beautifully decorated special box I recieved through the mail. Now I don't usually plug products, but I thought this was... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION