Hans is the name we have given to Ted's donor. Because of privacy laws, we are not allowed to know anything more about him other than he is a 34-year old European male. Ted chose the name Hans because since Ted is of German descent and ancestory normally plays a big part in who is your perfect match, he is convinced that Hans is German.
Ted thinks Hans is also an Olympian. I am going along with him, but I think the chemo is affecting him on that one! (Tina)
"At the end of six months, if I find out he is of Italian descent, I am changing my name to Guido." (Ted)
At this point, we know that Hans went for the physical a week ago, passed, and has and agreed to be the donor. According to what we have been told, we are allowed to contact him six months after the transplant by letter (delivered by the transplant center). After one year, if the donor agrees, we are allowed to contact him and request to meet him.
Today Ted went to the transplant center for a PET scan and radiological consultation. They are working up a calendar of when everything will take place. We were hoping for more definite news today about the schedule, but they made an appointment for next Tuesday to get the specific dates on when the process will begin. Of course, I will post on Tuesday as soon as we find out.
Since the process of a stem cell transplant takes place over several days, things are shaping up to look like Ted will be receiving stem cells for Christmas this year ... the best present ever!
Thank you Hans! We love you wherever, whoever you are!
Mit tiefer Dankbarkeit! (look it up, it's German)
Friday, December 12, 2008
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It means with deep gratitude !!
It takes a special person to do what Hans is doing and i too am grateful !! Maybe Ted will take us all to Germany to meet him when this is all over ??? What do say Ted ??
Dear Favorite Little Sister: Of course I will take you with me. You just have to pay your own way!
Love, Big Brother Ted
How awesome! Jim and I were talking about when this would take place this morning and here you are giving us the answer. This blog is so great. God Bless Hans!!! German's are a hearty and stout stock so this should be good. Jim is of German descent so it must be good. love, love, love you guys!!!
Tina, got your comment on my blog. Whooo hooo. That was so exciting. I think you and Lolly are my only two viewers at this point, which that is just fine. Kathy C. aka Noni
I was going to post something really sweet, but I'm laughing too hard from Big Brother Ted's reply to his fovorite little sister! Y'all crack me up!!
I'll second the God Bless Hans comment! Ted, maybe we should get you a weenie dog (aka dachshund) for Christmas! You could even name it Hans!
ok folks you heard it here im Teds favorite little sister !! Ted your my favorite brother even if your my only brother !!
Missy your hysterical i think the weenie dog idea is fantastic !!
Thank God for Hans!!!!!!!!! Every night I say a prayer for you Ted and one for Hans! God answers all prayers!
I was wondering Ted, have you felt the urge to watch Rocky IV lately? Maybe your donor is "Ivan Drago"! ha ha ha
Oh well, who ever this angel is, I say we all meet him next year and celebrate with a big ole Fanta-cake!
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