Day Zero, Part 2

(the clock and calendar, announcing the beginning of Dad's new immune system)

Brian's daughter Heather here, following up with some pictures of the surprisingly calm day.

(patiently, if a bit sleepily, awaiting the cells)

(drawing, reading, napping - waiting eagerly)

(finally Nick isn't the tallest in the room)

(a few quick phone calls to family - and a few impatient ones : "is the transfusion ready yet?")

(drumming, but quietly)

(goofing around, of course)

(Dad catching up on sleep, and then...)

(wow. the stem cells are here!)
This picture is important - a year from now it will be sent, along with profound thanks and a long anticipated introduction, to the far away stranger who made this generous gift to my father...

But for now,through our surgical masks we kiss the old immune system goodbye, and bid the new one welcome.