Refugee life: greatest day for Ivan

Remember our friend Ivan? There's a good reason to be happy for him. This wasn't the final visit to the hospital, but it sure was the greatest thing to happen to him. He has been waiting for this news for many years now. Even when translating I was flabbergasted and both he and I could not believe it was true. Ivan has been selected for a life changing surgery.
I have become his official contact person. So far have had chats with the anesthesiologist and surgeon and was able to relay all the information to our friend Ivan. The surgery is not simple and the rehabilitation program is quite lengthy. There are plenty of risks involved too. But it is still the best thing that has happened to Ivan. I'm so happy for him and it gives me purpose to help even more.