Comments on: “We Gained Hope.” The Story of Lilly Grossman’s Genome

By: John Hamand

John Hamand — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:36:30 +0000

As suggested by the title of this wonderful article,sometimes all you need is a little hope when the sadness and exhaustion bites hard. My daughter has a 10 year old non verbal Autistic boy and for the sake of privacy I’ll call him Jake. When I read this heart warming article about Lilly and her courageous and devoted parents, I couldn’t help thinking of what this sort of technology could make possible. After years of all night screaming and a range of other socially challenging traits, Jake has settled down somewhat, but most of his life and that of his parents remains the same. My question is whether this sort of genetic analysis has helped others with Autism (plus unknown genetic problems) and whether this could help us. If so I would love to hear from you, regards John

By: Dr. Nancy Giles

Dr. Nancy Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:52:00 +0000

How really clear is the strength and power of love!! Factor in the humor that has kept them going with the patient caring and you have a portrait of three extraordinary people.

By: Rosemary MacMillan

Rosemary MacMillan — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:34:45 +0000

Steve,Gay & Beautiful Lilly, Your love & perseverance is a story that all should embrace, we maybe can’t cure all that is different in each of us but we can learn to live better with others thru your story. We miss all of you here in Ohio. Our love & prayers are with you.

By: Charlie MacMillan

Charlie MacMillan — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:34:31 +0000

Lilly, Gay and Steve, such a wonderful, moving and inspirational story. Continued success and our very best to you all.

By: Barbara Lipscomb

Barbara Lipscomb — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:40:22 +0000

Beautiful girl. Beautiful parents. Beautiful family. Beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing this.

By: Jinny Johnson

Jinny Johnson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:24:27 +0000

Amazing story of perseverance by two incredible parents and one wonderfully brave and intelligent young woman. California was certainly the right move but still miss you back in Cleveland. May more relief be just around the corner.

By: Trey Best

Trey Best — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:56:52 +0000

Lilly,
I am so incredibly happy for you and your family. You are an amazing person and it is about time things start going your way (even if you always laughed at me). Hope this is only the beginning!
Mr. Best

By: Jen Zalucky

Jen Zalucky — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:42:23 +0000

I went to high school with Gay, and as a teenager she was smart, strong and graceful. Clearly, she maintains those traits and has passed them along to her beautiful daughter! An amazing family and an inspiring story… We can all learn from their resilience and hope.

By: Caitlyn Johnston

Caitlyn Johnston — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:28:39 +0000

Sorry – Lilly.

By: Caitlyn Johnston

Caitlyn Johnston — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:27:19 +0000

Wow – what a touching story – so beautifully written too! Science is so amazing! You are too Lily! Keep up the good work, all of you!