Andy Warhol once said; “In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes”. On that basis, my family has already expended their allotted time! He later changed his mind and declared; “In 15 minutes, everyone will be famous”, which if you consider the speed at which news is disseminated around the globe via all manner of media, is now a reality. We certainly have found in the last week how a moving story and a royal touch has appealed to such a wide audience. It’s humbling to consider that Fabian, amongst so many other cancer children should be the focus. He’s handled it brilliantly, endearing himself to all those he met. Particularly charming was King of Cool, Henry Winkler who pronounced; “Fabian, my hero!” on live TV. 
Some, of course, may question our agreement to such media exposure for him when he himself cannot consent. But our belief is that this has happened for such a time as this and God means it for good – too much bad has happened for us not to think otherwise. Heart-warming for us too, to read the hundreds of Internet comments of support posted online for Fabian’s continued strength and a positive outcome. I’m sure we will reread these as we go through transplant.
So now we continue our journey of treatment with Fabian back at the Marsden receiving daily doses of cytarabin, dexamethasone and aspariginase with a splash of cotrixamole on the side. Initially he’s bearing up well to this toxic onslaught. I hesitate to sound more convincing.. Strangely we have not had the bone marrow result which suggests there is nothing of concern or simply that one doctor thinks another has already told us. This happened before. Lydia’s own surgery has been put back to next week after some intense inter-NHS wrangling between surgeons’ secretaries. This decision is surely for the better. It will take place at the sister Marsden hospital in Fulham so I shall hold the unique accolade of having a member of my family admitted to both Marsden’s at the same time. National insurance value indeed!
Be with you again soon.
Cool!
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TV star now…. and the fonz!
Dave Boniface
First the Royals, now Henry Winkler! Wow you must be an amazing boy! It’s not every day someone makes friends with Fonzi!
My nephew Riley had his Confetti Parade this week and is now out of the hospital after 48 days and his transplant. He will remain just minutes from the hospital until hopefully just before Christmas then he can come back home.
Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your family to have the same success Riley is having!
Much love and support from across the big pond!
Mary Scarinzi
Dear Fabian,
What an inspiration you are! I was shocked to see your photo in a magazine along with your family as I had no idea you were Lydia and Darrell’s son who I knew many years’ ago when Oleander was around 3 years old and Ben a matter of months. I sadly lost touch with your parents’ but seeing your pictures I felt I really wanted to pass on all my love to you all and wish you well for your future and your transplant. With love and disbelief at how grown up your brother and sisters’ are all the best love from Lisa.x
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