A dear friend, Michael Lesparre, who helped edit my book, A Life Reclaimed, passed away Sunday, December 8. He was 91. We were supposed to meet for drinks and a light meal on Monday, the 9th. I called and emailed him that day, but no reply. I thought he must have been busy; but it wasn't like him not to get back to me. A couple of days later, I ran into a mutual friend who told me about his passing. I feel so bad that I didn't get to have a drink with him before he died. I will miss him. He was a good soul.
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Sheila was featured recently in an article at the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of Hopkins Medicine Magazine (see link below). The write-up was comprehensive and well-written. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/publications/hopkins_medicine_magazine/hopkins_medicine_magazine_springsummer_2012/within_grasp#.UBRm8XPWwZo.mailto So far, 2,486 views. Not bad. I thought I'd share old posts from my old blog:
October 2009: I heard from a mother who lost her son to meningococcemia. I quote her below: "As a mother who lost her son to meningococcemia (meningococcal meningitis), I urge all parents to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and the available vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends routine vaccination for all children ages 11-18 at the earliest possible time and for all college freshmen living in dorms. Please visit the non-profit National Meningitis Association (www.nmaus.org) for more information. No family should endure this tragedy." December 2009: I heard from Hanna Latvus, a reader from Finland who contracted meningococcemia in 2008. After months of surgery and with her prosthetics, she has resumed her life, got married and is pursuing a new career in accounting which will allow her to work from home. She found my book on the internet and told me how it made her feel good to hear about some similarities between her and Sheila's experience. Upon invitation of Dr. Vijay Gorantla of UPMC, Sheila made a presentation at the McGowan Institute Scientific Retreat held at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA. Someone from the audience told her that she just bought the last copy of A Life Reclaimed from Amazon and that it was sold out. This is a gimmick practiced by most booksellers. To ensure getting a copy, please order from Booklocker through this link:
http://www.booklocker.com/books/4311.html I am surprised and tickled pink! After just a week, my book trailer has had about 1700 views! Check it out. I just uploaded a book trailer in youtube. Check it out. Here is the link:
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