tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post1656123779737051931..comments2023-09-29T08:47:48.035-07:00Comments on Mark's blogspot: The Nitty GrittyMark Bosworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436784005138151506noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-49925898288324816382010-04-14T15:05:47.054-07:002010-04-14T15:05:47.054-07:00DMSO is a strange compound that has many uses... s...DMSO is a strange compound that has many uses... specifically here it is used to suspend the stem-cells in liquid nitrogen - DMSO helps keep the cells viable during this phase.<br /><br />This compound has a long and storied history actually - with much of its original research being done in Oregon.<br /><br />Here's the WIKIPedia link:<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyl_sulfoxideMark Bosworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436784005138151506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-45901501080572340202010-04-14T13:43:18.348-07:002010-04-14T13:43:18.348-07:00Hi Mark and Julie - CHEERS on your successful firs...Hi Mark and Julie - CHEERS on your successful first day! You two and the doctors and nurses are quite a team! We are so happy to hear that all went so well. By the way, what is DSMO and we wonder why it has such a strange fragrance.... Last night at dinner a friend here told us of a musician friend of hers who has had a similar transplant and is now well and very active. So continue to go for it, Mark! Love, Doris and JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-9156615509263183532010-04-14T09:40:40.381-07:002010-04-14T09:40:40.381-07:00Apparently what I posted yesterday didn't real...Apparently what I posted yesterday didn't really post, because I am a Luddite. I embrace my Ludditness. Mostly what I wanted to say was how much Armin and I love you guys and how you are doing this with more grace and power than anyone else I know and, unfortunately I know lot of folks who have done it. You are indeed Superman and Julie, you are The Goddess of all Goddesses. You are in our nightly prayers, part christian, part Jewish, part pagan and all there for you. See you May 10th. xxooo Kittykittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114859619376709903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-16025846504136253162010-04-14T08:46:21.579-07:002010-04-14T08:46:21.579-07:00Good news, Julie--So relieved it went well. Love y...Good news, Julie--So relieved it went well. Love you both, and hope to see you soon.<br /><br />Love,<br />GraceGrace Haguenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-90308513538915596082010-04-13T20:41:27.061-07:002010-04-13T20:41:27.061-07:00I am so glad to hear that things are going all rig...I am so glad to hear that things are going all right! I'm thinking of getting one of those Superman T-shirts.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06684109835787095113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-1474367961905294872010-04-13T19:15:38.138-07:002010-04-13T19:15:38.138-07:00Congratulations, Mark, on your successful launch! ...Congratulations, Mark, on your successful launch! While the rest of us were juggling silly deadlines and putting laundry in the machine and wondering what we'd have for dinner, you were in your Superman mode, getting ready for the rest of your life. We're in awe! <br /><br />Big hugs to you and Julie. Wish Pete and I could join the crowd that promises to line up at your door to help when you get home!<br /><br />Love,<br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855018704591351667.post-38364586862439239882010-04-13T17:53:51.042-07:002010-04-13T17:53:51.042-07:00wooooo-hooooo!!! Ain't nothing like the real t...wooooo-hooooo!!! Ain't nothing like the real thing!! Hope to get to the lounge this week to do my dance to the stem cell gods. Glad everyone is being great; I have such hope for medicine at its best. Concert was great but take home message is "never wear new shoes without socks".We missed having you at the table, Mark, but would rather listen to you sing and eat your food anyway. All you need is love. <br /><br />susanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456309141960554975noreply@blogger.com