Montaser returned to Sheba Hospital today for his first echo evaluation since his discharge after surgery. As always the love between father and son was evident from the start.
The cardiologist Dr Shai was pleased with Montaser’s condition overall, and in excellent Arabic explained to the father (as Montaser shyly hid his face) that he recommends waiting another four months for another evaluation before taking any further surgical steps.
In our Father’s providence, just then the genetics specialist Dr Ben emailed us to say he had results of Montaser’s evaluation two months ago, and wanted to sit with Montaser’s father.
Minutes later we were in his office for a lengthy consultation. Montaser is confirmed to have DiGeorge syndrome, and the doctor recommended that he start regular follow-up in a Sheba clinic which specializes in DiGeorge patients. The doctor’s compassion and caring was evident throughout the discussion, which ended with a warm hug.
A tired Montaser then slept for the ride back to Bethlehem, his father re-equipped with a three-month supply of medicines and specialized milk for weight gain. May God watch over him until we meet again.