Henry was at immediate risk of developing leukemia and needed a marrow transplant by this summer to have a chance of living. This is weighing much more heavily on our everyday life, and it is a lot more difficult to smile and clown around because we know there may be a time limit on how much time we have left. Strongin also kept the faith. I'm so glad I had him. I love him so much.
Every day is a blessing.
We've learned to savor every moment. Before a donor was found for Henry, his mother Laurie Strongin, was willing to keep up the search even while it meant likely finding a match for someone else. We want to help find donors for other people. But a match was found. Henry had a transplant on July 6.