#LittleWarriorStrong Stories | Vol I
Every single day, 43 precious children are diagnosed with cancer, at an average age of just six years old. The following pages contain real stories of some of these incredible children as told by their loved ones. Stories of great joy from a healing, extreme grief from a loss, and incredible inspiration from a continued fight. These children are precious, adored and so loved. At just a few years, months, and even weeks old, these children face battles every single day that many of us will never have to face even one time in our adult lives. They are #LittleWarriorStrong.
Every single day, 43 precious children are diagnosed with cancer, at an average age of just six years old. The following pages contain real stories of some of these incredible children as told by their loved ones. Stories of great joy from a healing, extreme grief from a loss, and incredible inspiration from a continued fight. These children are precious, adored and so loved. At just a few years, months, and even weeks old, these children face battles every single day that many of us will never have to face even one time in our adult lives. They are #LittleWarriorStrong.
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79 | Little Warrior<br />
ALAYNA<br />
Age 3 | Neuroblastoma<br />
Little Warrior 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 two and a<br />
half 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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