Welcome to "Alycia's Journey". Alycia was born with a GI condition known as chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction. She received a small bowel transplant, her "gift of life", at Georgetown University Hospital on November 9, 2004. We have created this web page to keep you, our family and friends, informed about Alycia's progress.


"Alycia's Journey" is written in honor of our very brave daughter and is dedicated to the memory of her donor, Collin, the special little boy to whom she is now and forever linked.



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Journal

Thursday, August 2, 2007 10:25 AM CDT

Hello to everyone who's been patiently and lovingly waiting for an update. I had actually written two updates over the last several months, but the system ate them (grrrr!!!!!) and I gave up. But, I've recently been inspired by the family of a young man name Ian, who like me, hadn't updated in quite some time. Unfortunately, the update that finally came brought news that Ian hit a big snag and I didn't want my next update to be written with bad news. So, I'm writing with good news.

First though, please send your prayers for Ian's full recovery from this episode, and for all of the children who are struggling. Thank you.

Now, onto us ... it will be short because, truly, we are blessed that Alycia is doing incredibly well. Her annual scope was done last week, and her insides look great!! I was there and saw it done. Looking good, sweet Alycia!!

Both girls enjoyed a fabulous month of camp. Al at a local day camp and Emily at her first every sleep away camp. They both thrived!!

I'm busy now packing for an exciting trip that the girls and I are taking to HAWAII!! We were offered a place to stay and even though we hadn't planned this time for vacation, we MADE the time. I am thrilled to be able to take this opportunity and while I'm stressing over the travel time, the girls really deserve this chance to be in paradise. If you don't mind saying a second prayer, please send some good wishes that Alycia stays healthy during our travels.

Wishing you all a wonderful August as summer starts to wind down and we're all getting somewhat back into a school state-of-mind.

All my best to each of you,
Stefanie

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