Help Vinay & Sameer

It’s Day 0….and 30 minutes from my new life! My donor’s stem cells by now should have arrived at the airport and been transported to the SCCA lab, where they are being processed. In 30 minutes, they will be delivered (apparently warm) to my hospital room and hung to drip into me for about half an hour.

And then my new life will begin!

I’m feeling pretty good. I woke up with a bum shoulder which bugged me today; I think my joint might be swollen for some reason, but I’ve been feeling great otherwise! Anyway, I’m now sitting here with Reena, my family and our family friend, Eli Livne. Swami Bhaskarananda and friends from the Vedanta Center stopped by earlier. We’re talking about computing, engineering, stocks, and usual Bhatia family stuff. I’ve been doing a little work (signing an offer letter for another senior hire in India!) and making sure I keep all of you apprised. All of us are just biding the time till our imminent half hour dance party!

To my donor: THANK YOU for everything you’ve done. You’re an amazing person for giving another, unknown human a new life. I can’t thank you enough and look forward to meeting you soon.

To my loving friends, some of whom I have never met: you have all made this miracle possible through your tireless efforts, drives, and undying love and support. I can’t thank you enough, but will certainly try!