Some thoughts…
February 22nd, 2009
Well, I suppose now that I have a blog, I had better blog! I hope that word is, in fact, both a noun and a verb. One thing that occurs to me to post is the interesting fact that the stem cells that I will be receiving are “ethically friendly” as I like to put it. Although China certainly didn’t have the same ethical problems with doing research on embryonic stem cells as we had in North America, what their research found out was that the embryonic stem cells don’t really work. They are, you might say, too adaptable. Apparently, as I understand it, when they tested them on animals, the animals grew really strange, awful, monstrous tumours with hairs and teeth and eyes and the like! They had no control over what kind of cell the embryonic stem cell would turn into. However, umbilical or plaacental stem cells (also called adult stem cells I believe) work very well, and are what I will be receiving, along with stem cells harvested from my own bone marrow. They are also, of course, ethically friendly. I find this fascinating as it makes the whole furor over stem cells rather moot!
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1. Catherine Ziegler (Lutz) | February 23rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
Hi Jason!
Glad to see you have your blog up and running. I hope it brings you encouragement (courage) and good healthy vibes! Just wanted to send you prayers of love, light, health and vibrancy of the creator…love you lots! Catherine
2. Madison | March 3rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Hey Jason!
I would just like to add, you are quite the brave individual, and good luck! I’m hoping and praying for successful procedures and the best outcomes. I’m also proud that you found an ethical solution =)
3. Vicki Keller | March 10th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Hi Jason;
I wanted to let you know I’ve been thinking about you lots and keeping you in my prayers daily. I wish you peace, confidence, strength and healing love as you embark on this important and challenging journey. Go with BIG FAITH, HOPE, COURAGE and PEACE and remember God is always right there walking beside you, except when He is carrying you. I’ll be thinking of you at the foot washing on Holy Thursday and sending you much LOVE and BLESSINGS!!!
Vicki
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