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Title: My next NIH research trip
Post by: OzPaul on October 18, 2007, 03:08:39 am

Hi Everyone in our Global Family

It's been a long time since I posted anything. I've been well but keeping a low profile.

I want to let you know that on Saturday morning I begin my long journey from my home near Melbourne Australia to Bethesda Maryland to again participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Long Term Non Progressor (LTNP) study. This is the third year of my participation and second time this year I've participated.

I'm one of a number of Forum members who are in this study among whom are RedHot Muscle Bear. Emeraldize, OakTree and Zephyr.

I'm dedicating this trip to our beloved Forums family Member Christine, who passed away today.   
  http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=16463.0

It is with great sadness and hope that I make this journey. Christine was a remarkably kind and gracious person and I among many will miss her compassionate voice.

In my blessed good health I'll continue these trips to NIH and elsewhere in the hope and prayer that we may one day see an end to this loathsome disease among us.

In Peace and Love
Paul

Title: Re: My next NIH research trip
Post by: Andy Velez on October 19, 2007, 10:30:08 am

It's good to hear from you again, Paul. You're making a powerful contribution by participating in the study. You go with the thanks and blessings of all of us.

Safe voyage, 

Title: Re: My next NIH research trip
Post by: aztecan on October 19, 2007, 10:53:00 am

Hey Paul,

Thank you for taking part in this and going the extra mile - literally - to be a part of this study.

Bon voyage,

Mark

Title: Re: My next NIH research trip
Post by: zephyr on October 19, 2007, 07:36:06 pm

Dear Paul,

Although we spoke by phone yesterday just prior to your departure, I wanted to publicly say 'THANK YOU' for taking yet
another trip to the U.S. to share those precious cells of yours with science.  Not sure exactly where you are at the moment,
but you know I'm with you in spirit, no matter where you go.

I wish that everyone could know how special you truly are, and how deeply you care about contributing to the studies, both for
the NIH, and with David Cooper in Sydney, and Dr. Walker in Boston.

My dear friend, one day we may be able to celebrate the breakthrough, knowing that we each did the best we could to help
them unlock this mystery.

Wishing you the safest of travel, and love,

Zeph

Title: Re: My next NIH research trip
Post by: J.R.E. on October 20, 2007, 05:54:40 am

Hello Paul,

Thanks for keeping us updated. Wishing you a safe trip...Thanks for all you do, it's always good to hear from you !


All the Best--------Ray

Title: Re: My next NIH research trip
Post by: OzPaul on October 21, 2007, 08:53:44 am

Thank you Andy, Mark, Zeph and Ray   ;D

I've made it safely here last night. The flights went well and a relatively short 28 hours door to door.

Our wonderfully kind and thoughtful Forum Family member Minh aka "Terpie" met me at the airport, God Bless him !!!

Today he and his partner and I are going to take in a museum and wander about Dupont Circle. As it will be quite warm today, I'll be drinking LOTS of water to get ready for the apherisis on Tuesday. I've found that being extra hydrated helps the blood flow better when hooked up to the machine  :D

I'll let you know how it goes after the big event on Tuesday.

Thanks again !

Paul xxx

Title: Re: My next NIH research trip
Post by: redhotmuslbear on October 21, 2007, 09:44:20 pm

Don't forget to have the pleasure of seeing me while you're in town!  I'm glad that you're getting to enjoy a few days of remarkably good weather for DC.

Cheers,
David