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Surrounded by princesses? It was Reese’s wish for a long, long time.
It’s a memory to replace her past 18 months of chemotherapy.
Her wish let her take her family on a wonderful trip to Florida, where Reese played on a real playground for the first time in her life.
She talks about her favorite merry-go-round ride and, of course, her dinner with the princesses.
One additional aspect from her wish remains: her connection to her older brother, Hayden. The gulf between 3- and 7-years-old was huge to them. Reese’s wish shrank the age gap, waking Hayden’s big brother-instincts during their time with one another. He took her by the hand, guiding his slightly shy sister as they met new friends who also live with life-threatening medical conditions. Together they basked in the wonders of her wish and even boarded an airplane for her first-ever flight.
Today, the bond between them deepens. Their parents see it grow daily, giving them some of the biggest smiles of their lives as they overhear the candid conversations between Reese and Hayden.
This is the endless, unexpected gift that further unites Reese and her family. It gives them the strength and optimism to meet any challenge ahead … and reminds them to savor with renewed gratitude the moments of each day.
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I am a brain cancer survivor and my Make-A-Wish wish was Disney. Now at 23 yrs old I love Disney and go there every chance I get. I hope you guys enjoy your trip & if you need any advice on Disney or what your daughter is going through me and my family wouldn't mind helping just e-mail me. Hope you enjoy your trip.
- Nicole sanchez 11/04/2011 5:40 -
I am glad you guys had a great time! :) That's one sweet girl...love the bond between her and her sweet brother :) I'm the close/best friend to a precious young man that passed away of a brain tumor almost 9 years ago, and Disney was the best day I've ever had! I have CP, so I got to go with him... and I've never seen Nate so happy! So I know your precious gifts had a blast!! :) :) XO
- H 11/12/2011 12:19 -
You are the sweetest little girl...and I am sure each princess felt honored to meet you! So happy you could do this.
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- Kim 12/15/2011 16:54 -
I am so glad that Reese and her brother got to go meet the princess. To me, she is the princess and her brother the prince..Merry Christmas and my son is going through chemo for melanoma at 12 years old.. I pray for a miracle for him to be healed. His wish is Disney also.His little brother is 6 and we have never been to Disney.I am a single mom and it gives me hope to see your little girl and know people like the make a wish love children so much.No child fights alone..Merry Christmas...
- jody 12/24/2011 6:33 -
My husband and I are wish granters with the Tri Counties chapter of MAW. We have granted many Princess wishes and the little princesses are just the best. We love what we do and have a very special place in our hearts for all the kids we have met in the 9 years we have been wish granters. Reese is just precious.!!
- Cherie 01/15/2012 16:35 -
i love that your dream came true! you look very cute!
- angel 01/18/2012 14:48 -
i am so happy your wish came true i hope u had fun i think u r soooooooooooooooooooooo cute and i love u
- dominique 01/21/2012 14:21
