Brave Bee

Life with a chronic illness is rather like living on a roller coaster, it has its' ups and downs. One of those ups is the people you meet. From the other inpatient children, to those sitting in the waiting room with you, these people often teach you things you never knew you needed to know.
Henley Hazel Romine was one such little girl.

I met her in the radiology waiting room, with her parents and her brother, it was June 6, 2013. I was nervous but as I watched her I realized something; something that to this day I haven't forgotten. She was running around, her mom close behind, with a smile on her face. At the time I knew she had cancer, but I didn't know exactly how sick she really was because despite everything she clearly loved life and everyone around her. She taught me what strength looks like, about how to be fearless despite everything, and how to a single smile can change someone's day. 

So today Miss Henley, our Brave Bee, my tiny hero, I hope your flying high today, Happy 6th Bee-Day! <3