Red Letter Day

I received only the second letter from my blessed donor. As you might recall, he was a 22 year old Yeshiva student in Israel at the time he saved my life a year ago. That is all that I know, but I may have the chance to learn more soon. After 1 year we can possibly exchange information, photos, and even meet. More on that later.

For now let me reread  his lovely note from the holy land.

The first letter came 1 week post transplant, the second a year later.

It speaks for itself.

Dear Recipient,

I am excited that the year from the donation is coming to an end. I
apologize for not responding properly to your e-mails. I usually do not
have access to e-mail making it difficult for me to respond. I have
received all of your e-mails and I greatly appreciate you keeping me up
to date. I have learned from them a lot. I was touched by your sharing
of the personal things that were happening in your life. I look forward
to speaking with you and knowing who you are.

In the meantime, the major event in my life this past year was that B"H
I got married six months ago to a wonderful women. My wife's father, who
passed away before I met her, was also a bone marrow recipient. My wife
was very touched by the fact that I had been a donor.

Although I haven't always responded to your e-mails you have been in my
thoughts and prayers. I prayed for you at the Kotel on my wedding day.

With blessings for a complete recovery (refuah shleima),

Your Donor