It is about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd. In about 2 hours, Idan’s donor cells will arrive. The donor cells come in a small package, about a pint of blood, and gets hung from his IV stand along with the four other bags and syringes delivering fluids into Idan’s veins. At first sight, it is all rather anti-climactic. The cells will be infused like anything else that has been infused into Idan in the past several days. But this infusion is unlike the chemo, the blood and platelet transfusions, IVIG, fluids, the anti-nausea meds, antibiotics, and other “anti” drugs. This is not just any drug. This is an infusion of seeds finding their way into Idan’s bone marrow, where they will settle, grow, and blossom. This is the beginning of an “idan chadash” – meaning a new era – for a new Idan.
How exciting & daunting! Best of everything to all if you! ❤️
All of your hard work, your love, your research, your belief, your focus, and your devotion to each other and to Idan….you climbed the mountain and we will all pray and hold Idan in our hearts. Sending love….
Here on the east coast, I’ve been thinking about Idan all night, wondering every hour whether the infusion has begun. May the bone marrow graft seamlessly and Idan be healed and live a long, happy life of good health. I’ve also been thinking so much about the wonderful donor whose cells are healing Idan. May that person have many, many blessings in their life as well. Love to all of you.
Thinking about Idan and waiting to hear how it all went last night- sending love and prayers.
We are praying for you here in Israel.