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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Onions, Garlic and Mushrooms
Hi Stacey! Just wanted to say hello and thanks for your onions, garlic and mushrooms tip. Right now I am eating chicken cooked in that, with acorn squash and eggplant on the side. It’s pretty yummy. Anyhow, hope you are doing well! I have been climbing more ever since climbing with you and Alyssa, though…
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Happy Halloween!
Thanks for the message, Mom! It was such a nice visit last month. Today I am running around in a Spiderwoman suit teaching soccer. I am getting some amused looks as I walk around town. What costumes are the kids in the family wearing? E-mail me at stacey_collver@hotmail.com! More later…back to work! Stacey
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Coach
Hi Stacey, Thanks to Alyssa and Felix for the wonderful photos of your birthday party. I enjoyed our birthday visit too. The cooking was fun and the flavor a pleasure. I have been practising my badmitton serve since you again annihilated me on the court. I do take some solace in the fact I am…
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Visitors
A week before my birthday, I was lucky enough to have a visit from my mother, Laura, who organized my house and cooked and cleaned the whole time she was here! I was busy coaching soccer every day, and she spent her time going to Mollie Stone’s grocery store, and preparing delicious lunches and dinners.…
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Felix’s trip report
Hi everyone! I had a wonderful time at the birthday Mountain of Youth party. Thanks to all who came, and a special thanks to Rene, whose idea it was to have a party! I have posted the trip report by Felix here: “Congratulations on making it to your 39th birthday!” read a postcard addressed to…
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Climbing the Mountain of Youth
Hi Stacey! I had a lot of fun at the Climbing the Mountain of Youth party. I posted a write-up and some photos here. Happy b-day! Thanks again for picking me up at the CalTrain station on that day to go to Cragmont. I will be going back to Colorado on Tuesday but maybe I…
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Birthday musings
Denise, thank for your birthday greetings and phone call this morning! It is amazing that little Mia can say “Happy Birthday” now! Aunt Marion, great to hear from you. Yes, I have many fun memories of the Transplant Games, and the family gathering. My new e-mail is stacey_collver@hotmail.com, if anyone needs to contact me through…
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Happy Birthday to You
Hi Stacey, Have a great birthday. Hope it is perfect all day long. Wasn’t the Kentucky trip wonderful? You were so busy with your events. It would have been great to have had a few extra days so you could have had time to hike some of those beautiful trails with us. They were awesome.…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Hi Sis! Happy Birthday! I woke up thinking about you today, but it is way too early to call you. I’ll call tonight. I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend. Lots of love from all of us, Denise, Jerry, Sophia, and Mia
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The Busy Life
Hi Joshua, Thanks so much for your message on the website. I really appreciate hearing from you now that we don’t run into each other that much. I’m sure Eva will appreciate your sweet thoughts. Thanks also for offering to do a speed demo at the December 3rd Mount Everest Climb-a-thon. It will be inspiring…