Category: Random Musings

Exciting news…Beth Rodden and Tommy Caldwell free climbed the Nose, one of the hardest big wall routes in history! Tommy then free climbed the route in 12 hours two days later. Check it out: #@*%!climbing.com/news/thenosefree/ As most of you know, Lynn Hill was the first person to free the Nose in 1993. She returned in…

Abby, it’s great to hear from you! Thank you for stopping by the site. I went to a TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization) meeting and there a woman spoke who had a heart/double lung transplant 18 years ago! She is doing quite well and is busy organizing events for the community. I have been very…

On Monday, I also attended a support group at Stanford Hospital for patients with LAM. People from all over California attended, since Stanford is one of the few LAM centers in the world. A nutritionist and pulmonologist spoke about strategies for reducing the growth of smooth muscle cells and reducing the amount of fluid build-up…

After the social activities all week, by Sunday I was exhausted. I was able to teach a private lesson, but then I went over to my aunt’s house with the intention of studying for my computer class for many hours. After studying just a little bit, I took a long nap instead. Monday, I talked…

Felix, thanks for your birthday message. I look forward to seeing you when you get home from your road trip! Rebecca, it was great to see you at the skating party. Thank you for your gift and the beautiful card. Denise, I received your birthday gift the day before my birthday, and I also enjoyed…

On Sunday I had the privilege of taking an outdoor climbing trip to Indian Rock, near Castle Rock State Park. Dave and I met Sasha, Josh, Tom, Pat, and Kathy at the rocks, so it was quite a party. While Dave set up an anchor on the south face of the main rock, Sasha, Josh,…

Friday, I had my monthly shot of octreotide. It is an IM (Intra-muscle) shot. The needle is so big it even scares the nurses, since I am so small and thin. The nurse asked me to stand up and bend over the chair while she gave me the shot. It brought back memories of junior…

Cherie, thanks for your note and encouragement! Despite my athletic improvements, I continue to be reminded of my transplant because I am still getting sick all of a sudden…yesterday, I threw up twice in the bagel shop so I guess I’ll start carrying around a plastic bag with me. I’m also holding off on accepting…

Another birthday is approaching (Oct. 7)and Dave is hosting an ice-skating party for us! What fun it will be. I cannot believe I am almost 38. Last year, I could not be so active because I was attached to oxygen tanks…so we had a potluck at Eva’s. But this year, we can go wild and…

Miki, thanks for stopping by the site! I’m glad Wally is doing okay with his cancer treatments. Yes, I’ve been busy getting back into a myriad of life activities. Classes are going well, (I have an “A” in both so far!) I’m looking for jobs, and yesterday went to volunteer to sort clothes to send…