Vanessa's parents had always called her their strong little tiger, but even her parents didn't believe that she could fight for so long.
When the doctor had pulled them aside to inform them of Vanessa's diagnosis, they had both felt their hearts shatter.
They fought back tears when they told their five year old daughter that she was going to be ok, but had to have a few sleepovers at the hospital for a while.
They would have never thought they would be celebrating their six year old's birthday in a hospital bed, but they watched as she flourished into a young woman that continued to shock doctors everyday.
They spent every possible moment with their daughter, but also sat back and watched as she made friends and was invited to prom with a nice boy named Caden.
Vanessa's parents were incredibly proud of her, but also knew that their precious time with her was ticking.
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Historia CortaSHORT STORY Vanessa struggles with cancer, but that doesn't stop her from making friends, living her life and finding love
