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 Cherie
Stacey: It was great chatting with you the other day. Good luck at the Transplant Games!!! I still think there should be a Transplant X-Games, you’d clean house. Unfortunately, I don’t think this would be so popular with the doctors. :confused: Good luck again, and have fun! Love, Cherie, from Oakland
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey! I thought of you today. A nurse just came over to take some fluid specimens for insurance purposes, and, like you, when she drew blood I decided to watch the entire thing. Normally I look away and cringe but then I remembered you and how you watch the nurses stick you with needles……
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Note from Stacey
Hi Denise and Felix, Thanks so much for your pictures and messages. I am really looking forward to the Games! Mia is adorable. I haven’t seen her since she was 3 months old. She looks so strong and healthy. I have been working on the TRIO newsletter, and organizing sheclimbs trips. I will put up…
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Note from Denise Wirth
Hi Stacey, Here’s a photo that shows Mia Marie’s technique – click on it to enlarge. Yes, that is her foot up by her ear. She is very strong and very flexible. Maybe you can take her to the gym soon? See you in about a week, we are so excited! Love, Denise, from Riga
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Note from Denise Wirth
Hi Stacey, Here’s the playpen pic I told you about. We added the top bar a little while ago, and that slowed her down for about a day. Now she can easily scamper over that as well! Your neice truly takes after you! I love you, Denise, from Riga
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey! I am glad you are doing well. Good luck at the transplant games! I should be in CA in late June and then late July, and will definitely try to give you a call. In the meantime, take care! love, -Felix, from Fort Collins
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Note from Stacey
Sorry it has been so long since I have last posted! Things have been going well on the health front. I have gained three pounds, and I am up to a hefty 82! My last check-up revealed my lung function is somewhat stable, with a PFT score of 57% of normal lung capacity. I am…
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Note from Carolyn
Hey Stacey! I got your message, will call you this weekend. I’ve been working nights all week, unpacking my stuff (which showed up Tues), and graphics during the day. Lots to talk about. Seems we have a mutual friend through Hans. Funny how small the climbing world is. Lots of love, carolyn, from BO
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Note from Stacey
It has been a good week. On Friday, I joined Clare and Isa at the track. We had a great time practicing sprints and the long jump. Isa did a personal record of 9’1″. Last weekend I went to the Pet Parade with Isa. She dressed her dog Rupie up like a doctor. It was…
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Note from Mary
HI Stacey, Yes, I think you will win any “double lung tx named stacey” awards. Now that the weather is nice We will have to get together so I can give you (and any of your friends) some swimming help!!(of course you have to find your wet suit…) Mary, from Palo Alto