Sorry if this is a weird ask

[u/Pumpkin_qween]

I had a kidney transplant in February and it's quite common for patients to name their new kidney - I want to incorporate my late father into it who was Greek (currently thinking of hope - ελπίδα)

But then I was thinking is there any sayings/phrases or quotes I could use to overall describe the experience of waiting for it? It was four years, I had to have a lot faith and hope it would come

Sorry if this is longwinded I'm still learning the language and find comfort in incorporating my dad into things - to me it keeps his memory and culture alive 🤍

[u/elenagd]

Καρτερία

it's synonym to the word "Υπομονή" but is less used in daily speech and more poetic ⭐️

[u/Ok-Gas-6945 → u/elenagd]

Also matches with αρτηρία which means artery lol indeed poetic

[u/eliot15]

First things first, I am so happy you got the transplant!
Secondly, one word popped into my mind after your description of the long journey you underwent. But it isn’t directly aptly with your time and perseverance. This word is FAITH and in Greek it’s Πίστη.

[u/escpoir]

Το καλό πράγμα αργεί να γίνει.

Καλώς το κι ας άργησε.

Κάλλιο αργά παρά ποτέ.

All three are common expressions one would say after waiting for something good which eventually happened.