In her own words
Stacey’s own entries — humor, hospital stays, lungaversaries, and life, in the order she wrote them, with notes from friends woven in, often written in reply to her.
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey! I think that is really wonderful you are doing the ABS bouldering competitions again just as you had told the doctors you would. Not that I had any doubt you would, but is really heartwarming to see you accomplish your goals. Anyhow, have fun at the climbathon this weekend, and let Josh know…
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Note from Stacey
I got an e-mail from a young climber friend traveling in South America. On her trip she has been ill several times, and wrote to me her thoughts about mortality. It was a surprising letter coming from someone so young. Looking back, I know I never thought about these things until I was diagnosed with…
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Note from Stacey
Mari, thanks for stopping by the site! I hope to see you this Sunday. Things have been really busy for me. I have been busy juggling my classes, organizing the climb-a-thon, and climbing. It has been a lot to handle, but I am really looking forward to the event on Sunday. On Nov. 19th, I…
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Note from mari patton
Hi Stacey! Thought of you on your 1-year anniversary of new lungs. Yes, lots to be thankful for, despite it all. Really enjoyed lunch with you & Dave on the 20th. (Thanks again to Dave for treating!). Just wanted to know I was thinking of you. Mari, mari patton
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2005 Climb-a-thon documents
Letter and Logistics for Climbers Sponsor Form Sample Sponsor Letter
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Note from Stacey
I want to share with you a very insightful card given to me by Joshua Levin on my transplant birthday. Though Joshua is only 11 years old, he is able to understand me in a unique way. I was really touched. I remember being 11 years old and wanting my adult friends to tell me…
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Note from Stacey
Denise, thank you for your lovely note! It has been quite a year. One of my most vivid memories was waking up in the ICU with new lungs, waving to all the doctors and nurses, and furiously writing notes to my friends, excited to be alive. This was followed by a difficult two-week hospital stay…
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Note from Denise Wirth
Dear Stacey, Happy First Anniversary! You have come so far in the past year, and you’ve been through so much. Last Thanksgiving we were so excited that you finally had the transplant, but also very worried about you and about your body’s acceptance of your donor lungs. This Thanksgiving we are thankful again. After your…
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Note from Stacey
Here is an announcement about the Dec. 4th Climb-a-thon, a very important community fund-raiser. It is a celebration of my first year of life after the transplant and the main source of raising the thousands of dollars in medical funds I will need for next year. Plus, it will be lots of fun and you…
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Note from Stacey
It has been a tough week. I have had a hard time sleeping and making it to morning classes. Tuesday, I even threw up in the car after class and spent the rest of the day resting in bed. It was unpleasant to think of all the computer lab homework I am getting behind on…