View from the roofdeck at the Pete Gross House.
Caregiver supreme on the roofdeck.
Rita and I at Deception Pass State Park. Awesome hiking spot.
Friends got me through the ordeal.
Ellen with Ernie, Spotty, or Emma?
Cinders had her own year of living dangerously. Fortunately, Ellen took fabulous care of her.
King Julius, one of Ellen's lucky kitties.
Simon and Rita in Eastern Washington
With Joan and Scruffy at Discovery.
Joan and Scruffy.
John enjoying the beach and a cuppa.
Dungeness Spit.
Well, I guess we need one brutally honest shot for the record.
John in his element. Dungeness Spit on the Olympic Peninsula.
Two friends.
Hiking with Jennifer and Laurel.
Laurel Harmon, a great friend and longtime hiking buddy.
The No-Spin Zone.
Lynn, my angel nurse.
Cord blood magic. In the background, Colleen Delaney, the researcher
Simon's April 1 transplant, with John, Lynn, Colleen, and a mystery helper.
One of many dozens of loops around the unit
My Hickman, installed by Dr. Hickman himself.
The view from the hospital.
Unfortunately fuzzy picture of another favorite nurse, Ann Fabulous.
On the ferry to Vashon.
Nancy Stentz, John and Dina at Villabondeanni
Boys just wanna have fun....at Villabondeanni.
The Pacific Northwest. You can't get more beautiful or moody than this.
Lake Chelan from Laurie's fabulous cabin.
Three sexy designers in jeans--Cheryl, Laurie, and Lisa.
Unfortunately fuzzy picture of my dear friend Claudine Erlandson.
Simo on Whidbey Island
Wisteria in Julie's front yard. Her Ballard home was the most restive, wonderful home-away-from-home anyone could ever ask for.
My two favorite guys
Dina and Sam in Seattle
A day out at Hansville with Julie and Jeff.
The Oregon coast, near Manzanita.
At Manzanita. No, I am not holding a fish!
Bonnie in a contemplative moment.
Hair is growing back. Hurrah! Shilshole in the background.
Dina and Sam at Discovery. Two of my favorite people--at my favorite park.
Susan Bliss and Jerry Witt at the Portland Rose Garden.
Two expats in their city of choice, Portland.
John's friend Ed--who took him up to Friday Harbor just for lunch!
Despite an insane schedule, Claudia came down from San Fran for a visit. Here she is at Pike Place Market.
Celebration cabin at Port Townsend: Rita and Jennifer soaking up the sun.
Jennifer Larsen, another dear friend who helped me make it through the night.
