Category: Notes from Others

Hi Stacey! Very cool about climbing at Indian Rock. I think the last time I was there was with you and Joshua. That was many years ago! Anyhow, I think tomorrow is a special day, yes? Because I think it is your birthday! Well happy happy b-day to you! Wishing you well and will talk to you soon! love, -felix, from USA

Wow – it’s good go hear that you’re so doing well, Stacey! Long Jump, Badminton, track, rock climbing, skating . . .keep this up and you’ll be the Babe Didrikson of the Transplant Games: changing expectations and inspiring a new generation of athletes. You’ve certainly inspired those of us reading this blog! Every time I read your site or talk to you on the phone, I feel like a lazy couch potato, squandering away the good health that I have been ridiculously blessed with so far. But remember that even great athletes must rest sometimes and just relax. I look forward to seeing you at your birthday ice-skating party without the oxygen tank this time! Cherie, from Oakland

Stacey, I always take it as a good sign when a lot of time elapses between your postings. You must be out and about doing well. Maybe even working at a new job? We’re doing well. Wally had his first doubled-up chemo treatment yesterday, but he woke up happy this morning, so I think he’s fine. The leaves are turning up here and we had our first frost Thursday night. Winter is coming! Take care. Miki

Hi Stacey, It’s great to read your journal and learn of all the things you are doing. I’m amazed to learn that you are taking classes and talking about a job. A man in my Sunday School class talked today about being in the University of Wisconsin. Isn’t that your school? I’m recovering from my knee surgery, still going to rehab. Nicky’s baby, Emily Carol, arrived safe and sound and is a darling. When Susie told Gabrielle that GG (that’s me, Great Grandma) had a big booboo, she bent over and kissed it. I’d like to see her and Sophia together. I am so grateful for all your friends. Please tell them Aunt Norrie says thanks for all they do for you. I love you so much and am so proud of you Aunt Norrie, Norrie Gill, from Gaithersburg

How are you Stacey? I would love to go rockclimbing or to the track with you some time! Thank you for e-mailing me. I hope you are doing better! I am sending you warm and fuzzy vibes! 🙂 Rebecca (Fenn)

Hello Stacey, August was a whirlwind of activity, carting Colleen to/from camp, family vacation camping up in Northern WI for a week and then trying to get all the packing unpacked. Kids are in school now (Colleen 5th and Brittany 2nd)and looking forward to all the events that are associated with this “season”. I was pleased to read about your progress with your physical fitness…. albiet slower than you would like. That I know is quite an adjustment for you. You have always been one of the fittest persons I know, and you notice with greater intesity the things you used to do being harder to do. Please know you are in our prayers for continued health and perseverence in these trying times, and also for work that is meaningful and satisfying for you. take care- love, Michelle Barnstable, from Milwaukee WI

Dear Stacey, I am sorry it has been so long since you heard from me. My daughter-in-law cleaned up my computer and accidently turned off my internet access. I tried over and over but could not find a fix. I hated to bother her again as she has been promoted to Director of Nurses and does a lot of work at home on her laptop. Today my internet provider (here in town) called me and worked it out. Yea! It is so good to be back on line. I am seriously considering a computer class at the Career Center about 20 miles away. I am so glad to read how busy you are and how hard you work at recovery. Of course it is no surprise! You make me ashamed of my whining. I also am keeping busy. Right now I am laundering the winter concert uniforms for my grandson’s high school band. I was really busy this summer with 4-H sewing and craft projects with grandkids. They also have dairy animals in my barn and got some great trophies and showmanship awards. I also have a new pastime of helping raise a kitty whose mother was shot. We found two kittens in the shed. One kitten disapeared last week. I think a racoon did something to him. I go to the barn twice a day to play with Ferdy and she seems to think I am her Mom. I named her that when I thought she was a boy. Now her name is Ferdy Elise in honor of the piece by Beethoven named Fur Elise. I still have the stained, torn sheet music that I played from for a piano recital as a child. Since I was never fond of cats and am allergic to them I feel slightly silly over my affection for this creature. I wrote to make sure you know that even tho you haven’t heard from me, you are alway’s on my mind and in my heart. Love, Aunt Carol, from Michigan

Wow, you have been really busy, Stacey! Good luck with all of that. Please take good care of yourself while achieving your goals. Miss you! love -felix, from WA

Hi Stacey, You sound great and it was fun to talk with you last night. I agree that it is best for you to focus on health and personal development at this stage, and stick to your doctor’s advice about being extra extra careful until at least a year after the setback – which means next spring. Another setback would be frightening, letting your body heal from the last episode is the best thing you can do for yourself. It’s great that you are keeping focused on this. Mia had her one-year physical last week and she is 9.5 kilos and 75 cm. That’s a nice size. She is a climbing maniac. I never saw a one-year old that could climb so well. She must get it from you. She is always on a table or chair and she even tried to climb a ladder. If you give her a toy she will try to climb on top of it (ball, truck, barn, whatever). That girl is a sheclimber! Love you lots, Denise Wirth, from Riga

Hi, Stacey– I’ve been thinking about you recently and decided to check your website to find out what’s up. Sounds like you are doing great now. I’m so sorry I missed you when you came to the UU church a few weeks ago. That was one Sunday I missed because of sleeping late! I hope I will see you there again. Could you send me an email when you plan to go so I will know to look for you? <[email protected]> If you happen to come on Sept 4 (Labor Day weekend), you will definitely see and hear me, because I will be playing the prelude, offertory, and postlude on my trumpet. Just in case you and your friends aren’t climbing next Sun afternoon, I am playimng in a community band concert at 3pm in Spangenberg Aud at Gunn HS. I’s free, and we are a pretty good band for amateurs. You are invited! Karen Skold