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 Stacey
Saturday, Cindy and I climbed at the gym. I had been feeling tired but I went anyway. It is my job to climb and get stronger right now. I felt pleased to do a 5.10b which required a lot of balance with only one rest. I tried a 5.11a but it didn’t happen, so I…
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Note from Stacey
I have been reading motivational books lately, and getting ready to set up some life and fitness goals. Yesterday, I was feeling tired most of the day, but I had a wonderful time with Robin and Isa at the stadium. We are all getting stronger. My legs don’t hurt as much climbing the steps. It…
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Note from Stacey
What an inspiration Lance Armstrong is to the world, as a cancer survivor and 7 time Tour de France winner! How exciting and dream-like to go out on top after such a come-back. I aspire to follow along the same track; to make a come-back in climbing (on a smaller scale, of course.) On Friday,…
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Note from Stacey
I have had a hard few days, mostly due to physical tiredness. Wednesday, after a good climbing session with my friend Wesley (from my old climbing team) I headed down to the stadium to meet Ana, Isa, and Robin to climb the bleachers. I was very tired, but still managed to go up and down…
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Note from Stacey
Today I am doing a lot of paperwork, paying enormous medical bills (nearly $2500) as well as personal bills. It is good to get organized and up-to-date with everything. I am nervous about raising enough funds for future medical bills and am starting to plan this year’s climb-a-thon in December. I am also hoping that…
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Note from Stacey
It has been a busy week, full of exercise and social visits. Thursday, I visited David, who just had his transplant about a week ago. He is doing well, and was even strong enough to go to the transplant support group meeting later in the afternoon. After the support group meeting, Isa and I went…
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Note from Stacey
Cherie, thanks for your note! I hope to meet you this Saturday. Last Sunday, Dave and I went to Castle Rock State Park to go hiking. First, we took the .3 mile trail to Castle Rock. Then, we followed the trail to the Waterfall area. In total, we covered about 3 miles. I have so…
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Note from Cherie
Stacey, it was great talking to you yesterday, albeit briefly. Imagine my shock when I meant to call my poor, sick, ailing friend. Our conversation went something like this: Cherie: Hello, Stacey? Stacey: Oh, Hi, Cherie! Good to hear from you! Listen, I need to help the twins start their climbing lesson. Gotta go! Stacey,…
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Note from Stacey
Thursday, I met Gillian at the stadium and we did a lunch-time session. After the stadium, I met Tom for a bike ride at the Sawyer Camp trail at Crystal Springs. I was glad that I could do both activities in one day, even though I am very slow! Friday I climbed with Cindy and…
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Note from Stacey
Kristina and Peg, thanks for visiting my website! Yes, I do remember you, Peg, and I should really take up meditation practice again. Kristina, it was great to talk to you and we’ll climb soon. Update from Boston: Joshua’s climb was not rated 5.12b, it was a 5.13a! (Much harder!) I also heard that the…