Author: Stacey

  • Climbing day trips

    Mary, it was great to see you for dinner. Thanks for taking “time out” to have a nice evening together. When I wrote “How We Will Be Remembered,” I never imagined an incident that would cut straight to the chase. (See entry above.) The past two weeks I have been spending a lot of time…

  • Looking for a Job

    Hi Rob, thanks for changing the light bulb when you were over! Lately I’ve been searching for jobs every day, and have found a few interesting leads.?Today I have an interview with Prime Time Athletic Club. I am really hoping it will go well! I am also applying with the school district, a non-profit girls…

  • How We Will Be Remembered

    Aunt Marion, what a nice note. Yes, we had a great time at the Transplant Games together! I received the photos, thank you! They are very special. One of my hobbies is reading inspirational books. A common theme is…on your deathbed, how would you like to be remembered? What kind of person are you? Lately,…

  • We Survived the Heat Wave

    Greetings from California, the land of 105 degree temperatures or higher…record highs that caught the whole Bay Area by surprise. It was so hot, we could barely move. Hardly anyone had air conditioning, and stores quickly sold out of fans and ac units. I survived by frequenting air-conditioned places: the library, the shopping center, the…

  • visit memories

    Dear Stacey, Oh, yes, what a wonderful?time?. .?the magic you make with stir fry. . .Delicious!! You are generous in reporting my badmitton skills. Your technique on the court makes me?think you’could have been named? Hawk Eye. The guardian angel photos inspire!! I’ve shown them to Hindus, Jews, Christians and Independents.?Everyone recognizes The Light. Another…

  • A Visit from Mom

    On Wednesday, July 5th, my mother came to visit me here in the Bay Area. She arrived at night, and it was the first time she had seen the apartment all set up; she was delighted. The next day we went to the hospital for me to get my monthly octreotide shot…it was a little…

  • 4th of July Climbing Epic

    Greetings, blog readers! I apologize for the lack of posts lately; a lot has been going on in my life these past few weeks. Tori, thank you so much for setting up this new blog! I really appreciate the time you spend on the website.I hope to be in touch with you soon. After coming…

  • Note from Stacey

    Here is a picture of Isa and Rupie on our walk to Waterdog Lake on Thursday. They are such dear friends. Isa, it was a true dream come true to attend the Transplant Games with you and Ana. If you have any cool pictures maybe you could post one? Michelle, great to hear from you.…

  • Note from Stacey

    On Monday, June 19th, the entourage left the campground at 6:30 a.m., and I was the first one to check in at the badminton tournament. The family set up the banner in the stands, and cheered throughout the day as I earned the gold medal in four swift matches among an enthusiastic, yet inexperienced field…

  • Note from Stacey

    Transplant Games, Part 2 (cont’d.) The next day, we arose a 6 a.m., eager to participate in the 5K Race for Organ Donation and Awareness. Despite our high hopes, our large group arrived so late that we missed the start of the race…and wandered through the streets of Louisville, banner and all, looking for a…