The children (and their parents) and the nurses were already waiting when the PM arrived. He was welcomed by Prof. Mor-Yosef and Dr. Yuval Weiss, director of Ein-Kerem hospital. PM Olmert, brought gifts (Mishlo'ach Manot) to the children, and sat among them for half an hour. Ephraim Der'i, father of Hadassah Der'I (2 years old) was very excited when he told that his daughter's life was saved by Hadassah physicians, after no one could diagnose the disease she was suffering from. He said they were hoping to go back home in a few days, and that little Hadassah was celebrating her birthday today. But she was not the only Hadassah who was celebrating a birthday in Purim. We prepared a special cake with greeting in Hebrew: "Hadassah celebrates its 97th birthday", and PM Olmert cut the slices and tasted it with the children.
11.5 years old Daniel Stadnik was too weak to speak. No problem. PM Olmert took out his cell phone, and exchanged a few written messages with him. His last message said: "Dear Daniel, I wish you a quick recovery. Your friend, Ehud Olmert".
You may remember Daniel.1 year ago he underwent a liver transplantation here at Hadassah. Recently he developed a Lymphoma and returned to Hadassah. After spending a few days in ICU, he is now in the Pediatric Oncology Hematology Department.
1157 – PM cuts Hadassah's birthday cake. (we did not take pictures of little Hadassah at the request of her father)
Chag Purim Sameach!!!