I read this very interesting article about how cells from babies remain in the mother’s body after birth, and travel throughout her body, morphing into different places in her body fighting diseases. For example, if a woman has a liver malfunction, they have tracked how these baby cells somehow turn into liver cells to help fight disease. People are optimistic because it mirrors what is happening with stem cell research without having the controversial side effects. Of course the down side is that some researchers disagree, and believe that that these cells might have a detrimental affect causing autoimmune deficiencies, while others believe they are just benign. Fascinating. I like thinking that a part of Alan is still with me.
On a much different topic, how did you beat the heat today? We sought relief at the beach at the bottom of the hill. The village has put down fresh sand and the broken swings have been replaced, making it a much nicer place to visit. We met up with friends and shared bagfuls of buckets, shovels and floating devices. After Alan’s nap I ran to the store leaving Alan with Pop-Pop and Bootie. I snuck to the ice cream stand for a twisty cone (small), a little pre-dinner treat. Bootie barbequed and washed the dishes, so I felt some relief from the day-to-day cooking routine. Alan is still a picky eater, even with the shape of pasta. Today he wanted (demanded) “shells”. (sigh)
Oh, and if you didn't get a chance yet to listen to the Pavarotti/James Brown duet, go to my posting from earlier today.
Stay cool! :) Michelle
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