Micro Array. Have you ever heard of it? It’s a test. Maybe the most detailed test that can be done on a person. It looks at DNA. Well, technically it looks inside the DNA. For mutations and deletions and duplications of chromosomes.
Back in December, Dr. Bulonis (our geneticist in Cincinnati) requested the Micro Array for Caleb. And today. We got results. They found it. Way down deep. I am not ready to go into a lot of detail right now. We still have a lot to learn and a lot to process.
We have gone almost 18 years with Caleb being Caleb. With no answers. No explanation. No diagnosis. And in a moment, a lot has changed. But not really. Truth has always been truth. Even if we didn’t know what it was. Caleb is still Caleb. God created him. Chromosome by chromosome. Exactly as He intended. With a plan. With a purpose. And the world is so much better for it. He brings joy to absolutely everyone that he meets.
We are so thankful for the Lord’s constant goodness and provision and love. We are so thankful for answers. We are so thankful for our incredible support team. We are so thankful for all of you who have chosen to care about Caleb and pray for him.
Please pray for Ryan and I, our children and the rest of our family as we learn more. Please pray that we are filled with all the joy and all the hope. Please pray that Caleb’s health continues to improve as we get more and more answers and direction. Please pray that God is glorified. Please pray that He will continue to bless Caleb mightily.
Sunshine Soldier 
Thank you Lord for the great medical care. Bless the Akins as they learn more & more about Caleb’s health
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Yes – no matter the test results “Caleb is still Caleb!” i join you in prayer for the specific requests mentioned. I love you all so much and am SO DEEPLY GRATEFUL AND HONORED to know the Atkinson family! My faith is strengthened as you all share your testimony by your day to day actions as well as by sharing your stories. Thank you for always sharing & thanks be to God that Caleb is Caleb! Much love ❤️
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Thankful for tests! Thankful for a God who never changes! Thankful for Caleb! Agreeing with you in these prayers. Much love to your family.
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I will be praying for all these things. Sometimes I think that medical tests are for the benefit of others. When something seems different or is off from normal, either for ourselves or for the general population, people ask, “What’s wrong?”. It seems easier for them when we have an answer. At least that is the way I look at it in my case. Knowing my medical issues dosn’t change my situation but it gives me an answer to give others. I will continue to pray that Christ will be maginified and exalt through the thoughts, speech, and actions of your precious family. You all are a blessing to me! And I love the truth that Caleb is Caleb. Exactly how God planned him to be from the beginning. It’s a reminder to me that the same is true for myself and that God’s plans include all of my stuff… diseases, hormones, finances…all of that and more!
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