Kimberly's Congenital Heart Defect Journey

06/12/2026

Brittney Janiga

Walking into one of these Pizza Huts feels like stepping straight back into the 1980s or 90s. Red vinyl booths, colorful stained-glass lamps, checkered tablecloths, and even the glow of a Pac-Man machine in the corner.

Tim Sparks, who runs more than 90 Pizza Hut locations, is bringing that old-school vibe back to over 80 of his restaurants. He’s hunting down the classic salad bars, big red plastic cups, and those famous lamps that defined the experience.

For Sparks, it’s about more than just nostalgia. He wants these spots to be places where families actually sit down, put their phones away, and talk to each other again.

Sourcing the original pieces hasn’t been easy, but he’s pushing forward anyway. Some customers are already driving hours just to sit in those familiar red booths once more.

06/12/2026

Brittney Janiga

06/11/2026

Summer on a stick. 🌽✨ Celebrating National Corn on the Cob Day with a little butter, a little spice, and a lot of napkins. How do you top yours? 🤤🔥

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06/08/2026

My belly button finally ran shunk from what it was. It feels wrinkling now instead of popping out like it was. I hope it doesn't get any bigger than it is now. I'm so over this health issues I have. Between the heart conditions, kidney problems, liver cirrhosis, diabetes and and my mental health issues. This is not the life I want to live having. It doesn't help when I have family who want to say crap about my oldest brother and his wife, Angie because she thinks I am their responsibility which I am not. I'm going to use the money from my car payment and the insurance to let my brother put up so they can make sure my wishes my wishes are et when I pass away. (Hopefully 12 years from now)
I love my nieces and nephews blood or notmore than they'll ever know and their children. I also don't need to be reminded who is blood, step or adopted into my family like a certain person told me a few weeks back.

06/08/2026

Today was a fairly good day. I had my stuff brought up to me since I will be here for 6 months or until I am going ready to be on my own in an assisted living. I hope this works otherwise, I am screwed.

06/07/2026

I've been in the hospital since May 28th and the hospice since late Friday afternoon. I'm so tired of eating the food these places served is horrible. I don't know how people eat this nasty food. Tomorrow, when my niece comes to visit, she picking up for lunch and I'm super excited. Finall, something I actually will eat. I just can't decide if I want a Whopper r Whopper Jr Meal with Onion rings and a Fanta soda.

06/06/2026

Hi Everyone! I was transferred to a hospice facility yesterday afternoon. When I arrived, I had an anxiety attack because I was scared especially when they used the word "comfort." I told them not use that word because it reminded me of when my brother, Devon was in hospice at home a few years ago. I watched him take his last breath with 2 of his daughter's and a cousin who started problems and other things.
They drained the fluid from the Liver Cirrhosis on Thursday. I do have a catheter in to change any fluid so, I don't get horribly bloated like I was. I was drained 3 different times in the eight days I was in the hospital. They got 12.3 liters out of me. The hospice will check it to see if it needs to be emptied later today or if it can wait another day or two. Yesterday, I was sick to my stomach so, I didn't eat. I feel better now. I'm just in pain. My meds will be here later to help with the pain. My kidney was failing along with my liver. My kidney isn't failing now. 🙌
Hopefully, my niece comes and bring some clothes so I can join in the activities with the others here. I also need my Pepsi and my Mountain Dew here. I did get a Dr. Pepper yesterday and I had a Coke. 🤮
It's been a little crazy the past 8 days for me. Unfortunately, I was kicked out of the house. Which is good- less stress for me. I hope today is a better day for me. 🤞I'll update when I have more news to share. Have a great weekend!

06/03/2026

When I am released on Friday to a hospice facility. I'll charge get 24 care. I'm not happy about it, but I want to lve longer than 6 months and don't have a chance if I go home.Plus, I'll need my car repo-ed by the end of the month since I won't be able to drive. I'm not happy about that.. Im hoping I won't be in hospice in 6 months. I have to quit playing Bunco Club with my sister in law and her friends. 🙁 I'm going tomorrow to get more fluid drained and a cather put in in so I don't need to come back to the hospital. I've been sleeping throughout the day. I'll update when I have some more info to share. Have a good day!

06/01/2026

So happy that Summer is here.