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<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Warrior</strong> | 76<br />
77 | <strong>Little</strong> <strong>Warrior</strong><br />
ALAYNA<br />
Age 3 | Neuroblastoma<br />
<strong>Little</strong> <strong>Warrior</strong> Alayna was diagnosed with Leukemia in January of 2016. After<br />
noticing some bruising on Alayna, her mom old, took her to the doctor and found<br />
out within 10 minutes that their sweet, beautiful, innocent little girl had Leukemia.<br />
Alayna’s mom shares that they try to find joy in even the worst of situations. Maybe<br />
it’s a dance party. Maybe it’s a good cup of coffee or a cute pair of comfy legging.<br />
Maybe it’s just a laugh in the middle of our hot mess. No matter how big or small,<br />
they choose joy.<br />
In the last nine months Alayna and her family have spent over 100 days in the<br />
hospital and have been to clinic more times than not. Chemo, fevers, medicine, and<br />
infection have all become a part of who they are, and a part their story. Alayna is<br />
currently in remission, but treatment for Leukemia has to continue on for 2 1/2<br />
years.<br />
“I always like to say I would have never chosen cancer for us or for anyone, but<br />
I also wouldn’t change it for the world. It’s made us stronger and more thankful.<br />
Perspective sometimes slaps you in the face. And on those days when I want to<br />
complain and think that my life is hard, the Lord reminds me that this is only my<br />
journey and not anyone else’s, and that there’s so many other people that are<br />
going through so many worse things than we are. They always say that the Lord<br />
won’t give you anything you can’t handle, but I don’t think that’s true. I think the<br />
Lord chooses to gives you what you can’t handle so that your only real option is to<br />
depend on Him. Our journey is our journey, and we’re learning from it even on the<br />
hardest of days, but I think the real reason that we have joy in the middle of this<br />
crazy storm is that we have a Hope that is far greater than cancer, death, or this<br />
world. No matter what happens, we know Laney will be okay and that the Lord<br />
will show up, and show off in the situation, and for that reason we just choose joy,”<br />
shares Alayna’s mom.<br />
Laney Bug’s favorite things are all things Disney, Baby Dolls, and any kind of candy!<br />
Follow Alayna’s journey on Facebook at Beautifully Complete: Prayers for Alayna Hope
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