Note from Stacey

The past few days have been difficult, but today I am feeling better again. I managed to take a shower standing up, dry off, get dressed and avoid throwing up due to the exertion! Then I ate almost all my breakfast. In the hospital, small things are accomplishments that I must appreciate. But there are good things about being here, too. The best thing is that my family and friends have been so supportive, and I have had many special visits with people in the last month. Last weekend, Cindy, Rene and Carrie stopped by. Cindy brought sushi and we had a special lunch in my room…Carrie came in the evening and gave me a nice foot massage! Monday evening, Dave and Lorraine came, and today, Julie popped in for a visit and we took a walk down to the beautiful fountains at the front entrance and passed through the tulip garden. Being here make you appreciate people for their compassion, kindness and patience…qualities sometimes hard to see in the fast-paced culture of the SF Bay Area. Stacey, from Stanford Hospital