We received our genetic results today and the best news is that Jacob is in the clear! We were confident from previous tests that he was not affected by the disease, but only a genetic test could confirm that 100%. Jacob only has one copy of the mutated gene (he would have to have both copies to be affected). He carries Jennifer's copy which is the more rare mutation and the copy I carry is the more common mutation. So, when and if Jacob marries, his future wife will need to test to see if she is a carrier or not. Otherwise, Jacob will not be affected by Battens disease and we praise our Lord for that! We prayed that Jacob would be free from the disease and God said "Yes."
So, we are celebrating this news today and we are excited that Jacob's condition is no longer in question.
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