Kristy, Propionic Acidemia, Age 60

Happy 2025!

I turned 60 years young last December and while known for being the oldest with Propionic Acidemia,; around 6 years ago I went to NIH and was informed that metabolically, I am “Borderline Normal.”.
Who would think that, possible?

My Kidney has been doing well since my Transplant in 2006, and I am only on one Antirejection Medication.  My main issue is and has been migraines for over 20 years which are hereditary, hormonal and stress related.

I have been busy being a Mom to my 3 cats (never blessed with human children), attending activities and making friends at the local Senior Centers an

d am working on paying off my car in order to get on a waiting List to move into a Senior Apartment.

Kristy
Catmother1964@yahoo.com

From the 2025 Spring OAA Newsletter

Kristy

Propionic Acidemia

Well, it is time to check in since it’s been a while.

My husband decided after 12 years of marriage (the day after) that he no longer loved me nor wanted to be married. He’d actually decided this much earlier but told me this the day after our 12th Anniversary. One reason is that I am sick too much. I write this because this is the newsletter about our diseases. My husband (Ex now) donated his Kidney to me seven years ago with the expectation that I would get healthier and would be able to work again. That did not come true. He did not like being the one making all the money in the relationship. There were other issues as well; but needless to say, we got a divorce almost a year ago.

I was devastated and it was only for friends, family and Faith that I got through it. But, I cannot believe where I am now.

I am discovering ME!

I am back to my maiden name! Plus, I have taken my dog and cat and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada! It is beautiful here with the mountains and, Yes, I even love the heat. I have just purchased a 3 bed/2 bath single-family house. So, excited to start updating and decorating to make it mine!

The Ex does not know where I am and can only reach me by e-mail if he so desires: which he has not tried since I told him to “Please Leave Us Alone”. With God’s help, I am on this new adventure.

Kristy
bewareofhare@yahoo.com
Las Vegas, NV

From the Fall 2014 OAA Newsletter