tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post5990407851147444639..comments2023-10-19T06:04:30.511-07:00Comments on CaliforniCancerCation: A Room With A ViewKiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05668100594954273049noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-23874976015792704222011-11-07T11:34:33.932-08:002011-11-07T11:34:33.932-08:00i'm glad the uke is inspiring you! if you hav...i'm glad the uke is inspiring you! if you have to go back to stanford, maybe i can come over with my guitar and we could have a jam session? i live in sf now. :) --katieroseUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184672386559161499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-62246127640541829512011-10-18T16:23:30.298-07:002011-10-18T16:23:30.298-07:00Hey Kia - Long time - this is a fucked up way to g...Hey Kia - Long time - this is a fucked up way to get into Stanford....Just registered and Im out there willing you to get better and sending strength...<br /><br />Chris McCrybaby McConnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762097063108262071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-78475655728216106082011-10-18T10:50:48.392-07:002011-10-18T10:50:48.392-07:00Hey Kia,
If you have a smart phone, you can actua...Hey Kia,<br /><br />If you have a smart phone, you can actually download a guitar tuner app. That should help keep the Uke from straying too far out of key. <br /><br />I really enjoyed reading this blog. Okay, so "enjoy" is probably the wrong word, but you know what I mean. Keep writing. That and music are the most healing things I know of. For the heart, anyway. I'm sure doctors would argue my definition of healing here. But doctoring isn't in my skillset. Writing and music are. <br /><br />Anyway, the main point is, your story is reaching and touching more people than I am sure you realize. I suppose that is the case with all of life, but given this particularly dramatic turn in yours, it illuminates and focuses the issue a bit more sharply. <br /><br />Stay strong. And when you are not, keep fighting anyway. My heart is with you. I guess we will see if my marrow is.<br /><br />-Drewgrampadrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020738962035874253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-8495268512628206572011-10-18T08:48:59.894-07:002011-10-18T08:48:59.894-07:00Just wanted to let you know we're thinking abo...Just wanted to let you know we're thinking about you here in the Valley, sending much love and prayers for health and healing. And, although I cannot serve as a potential donor (as an organ recipient myself, it's "not advised"), I want you to know that I've requested that all my friends register. I do hope there's a match for you soon.<br /><br />With so much love, your pal LouieLou Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543345003657508368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-86689161784101338602011-10-17T17:53:30.402-07:002011-10-17T17:53:30.402-07:00Hi Kia,
I'm know Annie from Mount Holyoke and...Hi Kia,<br /><br />I'm know Annie from Mount Holyoke and through the wonders of facebook, got word of your story. I know I don't know you, but I think this blog is an incredible testament to your spirit and determination - thank you for sharing your story. I ordered my cheek swab kit and I'm sending the information on to more people, and I'm praying for your 10 out of 10. <br /><br />Congratulations to you and Annie on your marriage, isn't love so wonderful? I'm very happy for you both, please pass along my best to her as well.<br /><br />Enjoy that uke! Such a good instrument!<br /><br />With love,<br />Sarah IcklanSarah Icklanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941320116210291846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-11932766287717015052011-10-16T07:32:15.749-07:002011-10-16T07:32:15.749-07:00Working full time these days at MSR has kept me aw...Working full time these days at MSR has kept me away from my computer, and emailing you and Annie, but don't think that you're out of my thoughts. I love the fact that you're learning the ukelele. Such a great little instrument. I wanted to let you know my tissue typing kit came in the mail this week and I'll send it off tomorrow. Emma's friend, Suzi, is Persian American and we've given her the link to the registry. We're keeping good thoughts for a match for you. Love to you both. xoxox, SandySandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-35888999306253038372011-10-14T10:55:31.288-07:002011-10-14T10:55:31.288-07:00Hi Kia, I came over from Aaryn Belfer's blog a...Hi Kia, I came over from Aaryn Belfer's blog and I wanted to let you know that she makes you out to be an incredible person and from what I read here so far, you ARE! :)<br /><br />All the best to you (and Annie!).... I'll keep you in my thoughts.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-44291459674733911732011-10-12T21:25:10.686-07:002011-10-12T21:25:10.686-07:00Random question--how restricted is your diet? Can ...Random question--how restricted is your diet? Can we send you yummy food? And if we can, where would we send it? <br /><br />I know you don't hear from me often, but I've been thinking about you, Kia. Hang tough.Anders Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423005879365899354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-39388093198255293522011-10-11T22:14:35.691-07:002011-10-11T22:14:35.691-07:00Kia, you won't believe this. A few days ago I ...Kia, you won't believe this. A few days ago I sent a message to my friend, Milad, asking him to register as a bone marrow donor. (Background: We are both part of the same grad school program but came in different years. We know each other mostly from Facebook.) He just wrote me back and said that he got a message today from someone else (that I don't know!) asking him to register for YOU as well! People are sounding the call! xoxolydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751355557254534029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-36158977659257785712011-10-10T19:37:35.907-07:002011-10-10T19:37:35.907-07:00Everything you do makes a difference, but nothing ...Everything you do makes a difference, but nothing is significant. So keep up your good work to experience it all. To be present. You are worth all that you and others can direct towards you in this time of need. Fill yourself.<br /><br />From a blog about David Hawkins, who writes on consciousness, characterizes it thus: "from low to high, the levels of consciousness are: shame, guilt, apathy, grief, fear, desire, anger, pride, courage, neutrality, willingness, acceptance, reason, love, joy, peace, enlightenment."<br /><br />We all know where we want to aim for and you are super challenging yourself throughout this experience to turn straw to gold. Way to go Rumpelstiltskin!<br /><br />Auntie CCoralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837121955135022694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-9448968089469322042011-10-10T18:28:59.654-07:002011-10-10T18:28:59.654-07:00Love the UKE !!!! I have three now, so addictive....Love the UKE !!!! I have three now, so addictive. Keep it up Kia, it's the perfect pick me up ! Get a Snark clip on tuner. Mine stays on my Uke all the time. Check out Julia Nunes too.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgevBTjKfZE&feature=related<br /><br />Uke Can Change the WorldMary Schillereffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011750362820503069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-31048765345290563382011-10-10T13:33:10.684-07:002011-10-10T13:33:10.684-07:00I'm super impressed with this cancer counselor...I'm super impressed with this cancer counselor. What great advice for someone dealing with a medical crisis. What great advice for someone not dealing with a medical crisis! As always, Kia, sharing your experience with us is such a gift--one you never have to apologize for.lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751355557254534029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-36938996175596317822011-10-10T11:04:02.979-07:002011-10-10T11:04:02.979-07:00Great window view...lots of big stuff happening th...Great window view...lots of big stuff happening that you are handling with humor and grace. Glad you and Annie are doing things that are fun and different. Love and Hugs.Kathlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-55147996798127106492011-10-09T21:45:08.362-07:002011-10-09T21:45:08.362-07:00Beautiful gardens. Let me know if you later take o...Beautiful gardens. Let me know if you later take on the project of creating something similar @ Kaweah Delta. I would love to be involved.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527294412909084110.post-8162827947379505022011-10-09T20:46:52.362-07:002011-10-09T20:46:52.362-07:00I am super Jealous of the Uke, I too have wanted t...I am super Jealous of the Uke, I too have wanted to start playing it. Glad to hear the pre-hospital adventure was pleasant! I know it is short lived but, the smiling always helps! Look forward to seeing you again soon. Hang in there and keep up the positive attitude, you may think it doesn't help but it does, I truly believe that.Caroline Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037064069676853969noreply@blogger.com