Author Archives: Jane Griener

It is really hard to wrap my head around the fact that on January 24th, 10 years will have passed since Stephen was with us. I’ve wanted to write his life history but I just haven’t been ready. I keep … Continue reading →

Tomorrow it will be the 3rd anniversary of Stephen’s passing.  Time is such a strange enemy and friend.  It is hard to get farther away from the last time I hugged him, but it is also easier as I get … Continue reading →

It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since Stephen left us. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday, sometimes it feels like eternity ago, and sometimes it still feels like a dream that couldn’t have really happened. … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time since I posted on this blog.  I love posting about Stephen! Cancer is a terrible disease, but it creates amazing bonds and friendships.  Stephen felt like LDS Hospital East 8 was his second family and … Continue reading →

I really miss blogging about Stephen.  Lucky for me there are some ongoing things I want to share. Stephen has so many friends that love him that the joy just keeps coming.  The Hilltop Aquatics Swim Team (HAST), held their … Continue reading →

I hear there is a way to download your blog and so I decided it would be good to continue adding a little to it so I will have a complete story that I want to save and share with … Continue reading →

I want to finish what I started.  This will be my hardest post but I need to do this.  I started this blog to share information with family and friends.  Then I realized that it would be a great history … Continue reading →

During the first few days in the ICU Stephen struggled to get enough breath, to sleep, and to communicate.  Despite all of this, as he has throughout this entire ordeal, he has shown great courage and determination   His goal was to … Continue reading →

Quick update: Stephen is still in ICU.  He has stayed about the same the last couple of days.  He’s getting help breathing, using a feeding tube and receiving steroids with his regular medicines.   They have had to make a few adjustments. … Continue reading →

Dear Family, Friends, and supporters of Stephen all around the world – Just a quick update.  Stephen is showing some signs of improvement this morning.  They have his oxygen down to 40% .  His breathing patterns are better and he … Continue reading →