Never in her life she have thought that she would have to bury one of her children at a tender age of 14. Yet she did.

I have never been one to get involved with topics that include religion, medical practices or political views. However, I must say all the hype that has been going on in the news these past few days, months or perhaps, years, involving Stem Cell Research has peaked my interest.

For my family we lost a wonderful son, for several other families in Missouri they had a rebirth, a second chance at life for one of their sick loved ones. Our son was in supreme condition when he died, a young, healthy, robust young man always wanting to help the other person. He did just that. His heart, kidneys, pancreas, corneas, veins, tissue and skin grafts went to people that have been living on machines, were victims of burns or disfiguring features. Through him there were and are, as they are still doing well, lives going on because of medical miracles, advancements and the gift of life through organ donation.

Yet some people are putting the squash on it, saying it is against God, afraid of a human clone being made. Stem cell treatment is what the artificial heart was decades ago, what skin grafting was in World War I and WW II, what the test tube baby was, what invitroe fertilization is, what birth control and abortion are today: messing with nature, just in different forms.

I feel you can give a person a chance, a second chance at life. If it meant to be, trust me, it will be, if not, at least you gave it your best shot. That is all God asks from us, to do our best and trust in Him.

Every time I hear an advertisement or read an article about stem cell research, I have to ask myself, what if it were the person protesting the most that had a child, a grandchild, spouse or other loved one facing life in confinement?

Ask yourself and be honest, would you want to spend the rest of your life that way or would you by some medical miracle want to give the chance of a normal life?

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