Author: Stacey
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I’ve Made It Two Years!
Felix, thanks so much for your note! I am going to start volunteering for the Lam Foundation to help raise awareness for a cure. I’m up early today to catch a plane to Seattle to see my step-sister Angie for Thanksgiving! I just wanted to let everyone know that today is my official transplant birthday.…
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A Climber’s Thanksgiving Gift
Felix, thanks for your note! I am glad you are eating well. Here is a story I wrote about my transplant experience for all to enjoy. It’s a bit long, but it’s the shortened version! A Climber’s Thanksgiving Gift by Stacey Collver Unknowingly, I was about to reach the crux of my life. But I…
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Happy Halloween!
Thanks for the message, Mom! It was such a nice visit last month. Today I am running around in a Spiderwoman suit teaching soccer. I am getting some amused looks as I walk around town. What costumes are the kids in the family wearing? E-mail me at stacey_collver@hotmail.com! More later…back to work! Stacey
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Visitors
A week before my birthday, I was lucky enough to have a visit from my mother, Laura, who organized my house and cooked and cleaned the whole time she was here! I was busy coaching soccer every day, and she spent her time going to Mollie Stone’s grocery store, and preparing delicious lunches and dinners.…
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Felix’s trip report
Hi everyone! I had a wonderful time at the birthday Mountain of Youth party. Thanks to all who came, and a special thanks to Rene, whose idea it was to have a party! I have posted the trip report by Felix here: “Congratulations on making it to your 39th birthday!” read a postcard addressed to…
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Birthday musings
Denise, thank for your birthday greetings and phone call this morning! It is amazing that little Mia can say “Happy Birthday” now! Aunt Marion, great to hear from you. Yes, I have many fun memories of the Transplant Games, and the family gathering. My new e-mail is stacey_collver@hotmail.com, if anyone needs to contact me through…
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The Busy Life
Hi Joshua, Thanks so much for your message on the website. I really appreciate hearing from you now that we don’t run into each other that much. I’m sure Eva will appreciate your sweet thoughts. Thanks also for offering to do a speed demo at the December 3rd Mount Everest Climb-a-thon. It will be inspiring…
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A job at KidzLoveSoccer!
After a humbling job hunt, I have found work as a full-time coach teaching soccer. I taught my first class yesterday with Coach Roberto and Coach Avis. We arrived at the German-American school at 1:45 to set up the field. The kids streamed out of their classrooms and started putting on their soccer equipment. This…
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Life is precious
Two weeks ago, my friend Eva’s niece, Amanda, and nephew, Alec, were killed in a car accident. They were only 9 and 7 years old. Their mother was speeding and didn’t have seatbelts on the kids. All of a sudden, every moment we had together was precious: the trips to Golden Gate Park, the swimming…