Her Journal

In her own words

Stacey’s own entries โ€” humor, hospital stays, lungaversaries, and life, in the order she wrote them, with notes from friends woven in, often written in reply to her.

  • Note from Felix

    Hi Stacey! Sorry the guestbook messed up the #@*%! you put in your last message. We had the guestbook do that to try to foil spammers. So for those trying to access the link, type in h t t p://climbing.com/news/thenosefree/ with no spaces. Anyhow, take care Stacey and all! Felix, from western US

  • Note from Stacey

    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…

  • Note from Stacey

    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…

  • Note from Abby

    Hello Stacey Long time no speak! I just finished my last day of’summer’ work two days ago and today we are trying to get packed so that we can go on a roadtrip to Utah. I will email you directly, but it is good to see that you are out climbing and also getting into…

  • Note from Stacey

    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…

  • Note from Stacey

    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…

  • Note from Stacey

    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…

  • Note from Denise Wirth

    Happy Birthday Sis! It was great to talk to you last night, and it sounds like you have wonderful birthday plans for the next few days. We are all so happy that you get to enjoy this birthday – much more fun than last year! Sophia and I will call you later today to sing…

  • Note from Rebecca Fenn

    Happy Birthday Stacey!!! I hope you have a great one! I would love to get a private lesson from you some time, i’m really excited that you are you will be able to teach them again soon! ๐Ÿ™‚ Rebecca Fenn

  • Note from Felix

    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…