Five-year-oldLila lives in Hood River, Oregon.
Shehas had cancer for three years and spent much of her life in hospitalsundergoing chemotherapy (化疗). Her parents looked after hercarefully.
Lately,her parents were told by the doctor that their child was too weak to receivechemo and she probably would die before Thanksgiving. Thinking it could be thelast birthday party for her, her parents decided to give her a big andmemorable birthday party.
Withthe help of many kind people and charity workers, Little Lila's birthday partywent on very we on July 30th.
Lilaexperienced her birthday prom (毕业舞会), and even wedding ceremonyall in one. Her parents wanted to givethem to her. She might not liveto see another. Countless people donated their time and money to make sure thateverything from the food to the music and customs was perfect. Some people evencame from a long way to attend the party and congratulate the little girl. Lilagot to hang out with her favorite Disney princesses while dressing as Cinderella.
Thesweetest of all, she even "married" her dad. Dad proposed to littleLila and held her in his arms to dance, knowing that she could never have areal wedding. Dad told a reporter: "We rally thank everyone for whatthey've done or our family. Without their help, we probably could never havehad such a big party for her. And today nigh be her happiest day ever. I sawshe was laughing, laughing all the time. "
Tearsran down the dad's face.
