Two Years

Today is Tanabata. It is celebrated in Japan on the 7th day of July. It is the celebration of two stars which were separated by the milky way and allowed to meet only once a year. Well, today is their meeting day. People celebrate this day by writing their wishes and hanging them on a bamboo tree. I have written my wishes as well. Tanabata is significant to me because I had my kidney transplantation surgery on this day exactly two years ago. The day that changed my life completely. I still remember Dr. Sakai holding my hand after the operation and telling me that everything went well. I am happier and healthier. Well, here's to more happy Tanabata years!