Monday, June 2, 2014

His Real Name Is Matthew Paul Miller

Yesterday, Harry's third day in the hospital,was an an uplifting one. Harry spent the day with visitors and watching his favorite TV show, Ali G.

Harry was thrilled to have so many great friends helping and visitors.  He had a great time, especially when some of his JPDS friends came.


Friends and family have arranged for meals for us, dedicated Shavuot learning sessions to Harry's recovery at a synagogue in London, and at two synagogues in Washington, DC.  Messages asking for Harry's remission have been placed at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and at the Ohel, the grave of the Lubavicher Rebbe.  One Catholic friend arranged for a Mass for Harry's recovery to be said on Capitol Hill.

And the biggest surprise was the visit of the Jewish rapper Matisyahu, a gift from Harry's doctor, Leigh Marcus.  He stopped by Harry's room and sang  "Live Like a Warrior," an appropriate song as Harry prepares to battle cancer.  This was a deeply moving moment -- as his song "One Day" was the theme for Harry's graduation from JPDS.


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