I just realized that because of the delay, my transplant will occur on April 20. It is quite common for transplant survivors to use the date of their procedure as a new birthday. In this case, I must admit that I am a bit ambivalent about following the custom, considering Adolf Hitler's birthday was also April 20. It just seems a bit unsettling that someone who is half Jewish by ethnicity now shares a very intimate day with one of the most reviled enemies of the Jews. If I do choose to celebrate April 20, I'll remember that my father-in-law, whom I love and respect, also shares the same birthday.
On another note, I wonder how long it will take for the name Adolf to again become mainstream in Germany or Austria. If you Google the name, you can see a sharp drop in usage after the 40s. Many of those unfortunate enough to have been named Adolf now go by Dolf.
Phew, crisis averted. In good news, Grace's birthday is June 11, and that day changed my life forever and ever. I'd stick with that one. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget Grace's birthday now! She's in good company with myself and Joe Montana. Also, Jurassic Park I came out that day; definitely the best one of the series. For a more extensive list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_11
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