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Pics from Harmony G. and Rickke M. in Brooklyn

Update from Alpen: My Nu Cells

I got my new (old) stems cells back, which will begin the reconstruction and proliferation of my new immune system. The procedure was pretty painless, but it was still an important moment for my body and i gave it all my conscious energy and attention.

I want to thank everyone for each of their positive thoughts and endless love. I am very grateful for this and will never forget how supportive and wonderful people have been.

From this day on, my stay here in the hospital will be less and less eventful, but i will try to keep things interesting.

Love,
Alpen

Photos and message from Laura W.

Alpen--

This is a group of non-traditionally-aged cheerleaders called the Divas. They were the halftime show at Roller Derby in Raleigh early this summer. You can't tell from the photo, but the song they are dancing to is Michael Jackson's "Bad" (hence the single glove) I think the photo's inspirational value, and why they would make one feel hopeful and strong, is pretty self-explanatory!

Take care, and give Alpen a hug for me,

Laura
"The Real World: Haiti"

From Ro(ar)han....

AlPeN mAma,

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! scAreD yA diDn'T i? hAPpy hAlLowEen!!!!
MoMmy iS aTtachINg A PiCtUre oF mE all dReSsed uP froM tHiS eVeNiNg.
HoPe yoU eNjOy iT.

LoVe yOu,
Ro(AR)han

Photos and Message from Liz A. in Chicago

(from Liz & Mark in Chicago)

dear alpen and family,

here are some pics of our garden from this summer/fall.... we haven't been to the hospital room, but we were thinking maybe it could use some plants/greenery? ....

after all, isn't this process about setting new terrain for growth?

OK! so here are some visual reminders of growth, life and new beginnings, yes?

LOVE you everybody. and sending continued

support

solidarity

prayers

thoughts

hugs

smooches

and

love.

miss you all .....

xoxoxo

lizard and mark

ps PUCHIGA -- sushma, we almost forgot -- wanted to send you a picture of your best friend monkey the bear (aka our new dog!)