Reese's Amazing Journey

Reese's Amazing Journey
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. - Helen Keller-

Monday, March 21, 2011

We have a Gene!!




I just got word today from our geneticist that Dr. Chiang in Denver has found a gene mutation in Reese. This is exciting news but it makes me face reality also. Knowing her gene we will be able to know if there is anything they can do for her in the future with the research they are doing

so that part is good. On the other hand, I have always hoped in the back of my mind that she was misdiagnosed and that maybe there is something they could do to help her vision. With this diagnosis she for sure has Lebers Congenital Amaurosis, we are just not sure which type. It is all pretty confusing actually how many different types of this disease there are. Our geneticist wants to meet with us to discuss the risks for future pregnancies and what this gene diagnosis means, but I am in no hurry to meet with her. I need to just take this and let it soak in. I put my faith and trust in my Heavenly Father that he will guide me in having more children and let me know what his plan is for us. We trust our Heavenly Father completely and know that when we come to that point in our lives that he will guide us and give us the strength we need. Somedays my heart breaks when I see Reese constantly running into things and not being able to find toys that she has dropped that our within her reach. But on the other hand she is such an amazing little girl and can do so many things that I thought she would struggle with. I love her so much and she is such a great example to me. I love to watch my nieces and nephews with her. The other day my nephew Brogan was playing with her and some other kids were around and he said "This is my niece Reese, she is blind so you have to help her!!" It was so cute, and they are all so amazing with her.

Reese had her second birthday last month so I included a pic of her at her party. We had a little party with family and she had a blast!!

1 comment:

  1. That is so exciting! what great faith you guys have. that is a testimony builder for me. what examples you guys are to us. We love you guys. We can't wait to find out! your family is in our prayers!

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