4/21/2010 Just a little update…

While we were gone to student Convention last week, A I duPont called and wanted to give us a DNA update. After leaving messages on three different days, the genetics dept. called Tuesday night. I was very relieved that they did not call back on Monday the 19th…Jana turned 9 years old. Marty took the call. There is no info from their department on Jana’s polyps. They did confirm that they believe Melanie had Turcot syndrome. Marty & I each carry 1 “copy”. Melanie had a “dual copy”…1 copy from each of us which caused the syndrome. They also found a “deletion” in her DNA. They do not know what that means, since DNA testing is a relatively new science. They have requested our permission to test our other 4 children as well. They will use the DNA samples that were drawn back in December 2009 at the time of their colonoscopies etc. They will call and schedule a time to meet with us in the coming weeks.
It has been tough to begin to process our feelings…..again. Not sure where to go from here except to again commit our lives to our Heavenly Father…the valley feels dark and uncertain at times, but we are committed to being faithful until we hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord!” Only because of His grace….Lori for the Miller’s

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