We've been praying every night for a little girl named Shaelyn, the daughter of a childhood friend, for a year now. Just shy of her 2nd birthday, she was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma, a nasty form of cancer. She went through 6 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 surgeries, a month long bone marrow transplant, 12 rounds of radiation, 6 rounds of immunotherapy, and essentially her entire 3rd year of life in the hospital. Her parents endured a year full of trials more difficult than most will ever be asked to bear. They were able to make it through with such strength, courage, and grace. They maintained an unbelievably strong faith that carried them through. They are truly amazing. And as of yesterday, finally, Shaelyn was able to come home. The cancer is gone! We will continue to pray that she stays healthy, but now are just so joyful that she can be home and be a "regular kid" again.
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