6 months ago, this is what she looked like due to aplastic anemia:
I've been keeping up with her story through her carepages blog. She's been on a roller coaster ride battling this disease. There was a moment when we all thought she was healthy again and would be able to live a relatively normal life, but that's no longer the case. Yet despite all that, this 9 year old still her faith never wavers. Here's an abbreviated version of what she said in her latest update:
"My cheeks are chubby. I think I will be Sandy (the squirel off of Sponge Bob) for Halloween. Dr. Radhi even said I have a little belly. I have only gained 2 pounds but it all went in my cheeks, so now I am up to 57 pounds. I went to church tonight and said a little prayer. God is watching out for me I know, but I wish he could send me a note telling me what is His plans. Please continue to pray for me and my family and my hospital and carepage friends Matthew, Lillie, Claire, Jordan, Fred, Josef, Bill, Sergio, RC, Alex, Amanda, Gavin, Maddie, Kenna (who just found out after a year of waiting she has a bone marrow door) and everyone else that I might have forgot to mention. Take care."
If anyone has reason to be bitter and angry at God, she does. Her little 9 year old body has gone through so much, she's had more blood taken than anyone I know (not only that, but she knows how to take her own blood :-). Impressive, I know!). I've learned alot from her on what it looks like to have life turned upside down, yet handle it with grace and a trust in God that is amazing! And through it all, she still thinks about others. She could be so self absorbed, but no, she's even more aware of what others are going through.
Just wanted to brag on her :-)
