Austyn is the most caring most loving human being. She still puts everyone’s needs above her own – her heart is made of gold, with a dash of sass, and a sprinkle of ornery. She is the biggest animal lover of all kinds. She loves to sing and dance and has the most contagious laugh.
Austyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 6 on Aug 27, 2021. Before her diagnosis, she had broken two bones within two months and then her knee began to swell with intense pain and she was unable to bear any weight. Blood tests revealed the ALL.
We traveled from Wichita to KC for chemo/treatment every week for 9 months and she just completed her 18th of 22 spinal taps. Her treatment doesn’t end until 11-3-2023. She’s been flown to KC from Wichita 3 times due to fever and neutropenia.
Cancer has changed many things for us, especially with her three sisters – one older two younger and there’s always “special treatment” whether it’s intended or not. We have a different outlook on the “small things” that used to be upsetting that really don’t matter when your family is faced with something this life changing.
I have never heard Austyn complain about treatment. She’s cried from being scared or winced from pain but has never complained. She’s a true warrior.
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