First Dr. Federenko gives a little speech about how we are all family and a team and that we have success as a team. Then he hands out “New Life” pins symbolized by the Iris a plant representing new life. We each got one. Then the big moment arrives and the frozen cylinder that has held our little stemmas for days is brought out and we got to toss it away! It was great!
Our new life celebration! Pouring out the old liquid nitrogen that had been keeping our stemmies on ice now that they are safely back in our bodies!
After throwing out the liquid nitrogen, we did have a bit of a party! We had cake and gifts and our new life pins presented.
Here is the “New Life Pin” given to me by Dr. Federenko. I will cherish it forever!
And of course no thank you would be complete from the Castaneda Clan without a little something from the happiest place on earth. I wasn’t sure how this would go over, but both Dr. Federenko and Anastasia loved their new hats and shirts. Mickey for Dr. F and Minnie Mouse for Anastasia!
New shirts and hats for my new Russian Family! I think they look spectacular!
We were allowed a few more minutes of frivolity but then it was back to our rooms to get ready to pack up our things for the next day as we were due to go into isolation! This was a great day indeed.
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Laurie What an amazing story. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with both you and Dan. Yes, you need to write a book and you might need to be the MS advocate for the USA ! Stay LaurieStrong also !Sending our love and hugs to both. Donna and Tony