Before kidney failure changed her daily life, Kimberly spent her days driving a school bus, raising her twin daughters, and coaching their basketball and soccer teams.
She worked. She coached. She showed up.
Now, the mother of nine-year-old girls is balancing dialysis, medical appointments, and the everyday responsibilities of raising children while unable to work.
The life she hopes to get back to is simple: providing for her family, coaching her girls, and having the energy to enjoy their childhood.
“When I think about life after dialysis and a successful kidney transplant, I don’t dream about anything extravagant,” Kimberly shared. “I dream about getting my normal life back.”
When Mom Needs Help, Too
For Kimberly, one of the hardest adjustments has been needing help with things she once managed herself.
She has always taken pride in working hard and providing for her daughters. But kidney failure has affected far more than her health. It has changed her independence, her ability to earn a living, and the rhythm of her family’s days.
Dialysis and medical appointments now shape a schedule that used to revolve around work, school, and sports.
Through it all, she is still trying to be the mother her daughters need.
“They are only nine years old, and I wish I could protect them from every worry that comes with having a sick parent,” she said.
Kimberly tells her girls she loves them and that she is doing everything she can to get better. She wants to be there for their birthdays, games, school activities, and all the milestones still ahead.
“My girls give me a reason to keep fighting, especially on the difficult days.”
The Bills Keep Coming
While Kimberly focuses on her health and hopes for a kidney transplant, the household expenses continue.
Groceries. Utilities. Gas. Hygiene products. The everyday necessities that come with caring for two growing children.
Without being able to work, keeping up has become a tremendous strain.
Financial support would help Kimberly manage those expenses. Gift cards for groceries, gas, and household essentials would also give the family some breathing room while she continues treatment.
For someone accustomed to providing for others, asking for that support is difficult. But it would mean being able to focus on her health with fewer worries about meeting her daughters’ basic needs.
A Community Can Show Up for This Family
On Saturday, December 5, at 3 p.m., a silent auction and Lotería benefit will bring people together to support Kimberly and her girls.
The event will take place at 2C Wine Down, 113 S. 7th Ave., Caldwell, Idaho.
Community members and local businesses can help by contributing auction items, services, gift cards, or financial donations. Attending the benefit is another way to stand beside this family.
“The December 5 benefit and silent auction mean more to us than words can express,” Kimberly said. “Every donated item, service, gift card, and financial contribution can make a difference.”
Her hope is to return to work, coach her daughters again, and show up without wondering whether she will have the energy.
Until then, the community has an opportunity to show up for her.
“I have two little girls who need their mom,” Kimberly said, “and they are worth fighting for every single day.”
