The Heart of Life [Alexa Kelly Aigner]

Alexa Kelly Aigner was born on Thursday, April 29, 2004. She was the first child and only daughter of Zack and Crys Aigner. She was the light of their life and they loved her so much.
In October 2005, when Alexa was 18 months old, she had a small bump at the bottom outside corner of her left eye. It was not worrisome as it would depress when touched but it was not normal. Crys and Zack took Alexa to the pediatrician. He reffered them to an ophthalmolo​gist who reffered them to a plastic surgeon at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. On December 12, 2005 after an MRI, they met a doctor who told them that Alexa's bump was in fact caused by a tumor growing behind her eye and it had metastasize​d from a larger tumor growing on her left adrenal gland. Further testing revealed several other tumors, bone disease, bone marrow disease and a diagnosis of Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.
Shortly after Alexa's 2nd birthday, Crys and Zack found out Alexa's cancer had not responded well to the treatment she was on and would need to search for other alternatives. With the help of their doctor, they chose to do an expiremental treatment at the Children's Hospital of Philidelphia. They did a treatment called MIBG-a liquid radiation sent through Alexa's entire body that was ment to find and kill those cancer cells-followed by a single bone marrow transplant.
SHe was so radioactive that Crys and Zack couldn't touch her for a few days and had to wear protective covering of clothes and shoes. After the MIBG, she went through the most painful treatment of her life. The bone marrow transplant.
She was given high dose chemo 5 days straight, 24 hours a day, to kill the cancer cells.
Her skin peeled from head to toe, inside and out. She was in so much pain. SHe didn't even talk or smile for 10 days. And when she finally got better she had to learn how to walk again. And the worst part is, it didnt work.
She was given just a few months to live.
When they brought Alexa home in December of 2006, they were DONE with Hospitals and putting Alexa in pain. Their new life goal was to give her the most pain-free life for as long as they could-which lasted quite a while. After they came home from Alexa's wish trip, they just kept having fun.
For the last 21 months, she lived life without a hospital bed.
They had always wanted the whole family together and it was such a blessing to be all together for the last 10 months. In her last 10 months, Alexa showed more love for her baby brother, Little Zack, than some do in their lifetime. One of the last things she did was ask to have him brought up to her so she could tickle his face. ANd she laid back down on her pillow and proudly stated she made him smile. She will always be looking out for him and making him smile.
As spoiled as she was, Alexa was pretty unshelfish. She always made sure everyone else was taken care of. She was a good sharer, always quick to cheer for someone else, and tried to make others feel loved and wanted.
Somehow, Alexa's weakened immune system allowed a nasty infection to take over her lungs and they just werent strong enough to take it. Alexa passed away in Crys and Zack's arms on June 25, 2008.
Alexa won her battle with cancer. You are so brave Princess Alexa. She will live on in the legacy she left of loving others and living to be happy.

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[Nickjonasgirl993]

aww Alexa :)

her mom said that she won her battle, but i thought she died I'm soo confused??

RIP Alexa :(

her story is so amazing Lindsey

thanks for making this <333

5 stars faved

[SmilesandGigglesx]

@Nickjonasgirl993 yeah she won it because she's no longer in pain and she can fly free in Heaven & thank you

[loveposh11]

awhzz shes cute

[gosselinfanforeverxo]

Where did you get the voiceover at the end? It's soo sad, but so beautiful.

[polkadotsandstripes2]

Lindsey, this is absolutely beautiful. What her mom said at the end gave me goosebumps. Rest in peace Alexa! Go keep Layla company in Heaven! ♥

[gosselinfanforeverxo]

This is an amazing video. Alexa was really a beautiful little girl- and she still is. Where did you get your pictures? Could you send me some.. I have some that Crys sent me- but the more the better. Georgous video, I just made one of her- that I would love your feedback on!! Thanks(: xxx 5 stared and faved(: Rest in peace, Alexa.

[XDinexitaXD]

sooo sad

never forgotten

wondurful video!

[HeavensSweetHearts]

Oh my gosh! She was such a doll! I love her. So sad that she had to leave so soon ): RIP Alexa<3<3<3

[angelgirls1980]

precious little angel. *tears*

[princessUSA2]

shes so cute! i love all her little costumes. shes in a better place now=(

[ChantelJ93]

Lindsey!! this is sooo amazing!! Alexa was the most beautiful little girl!! <3 she was such a happy little girl! I can tell she really loved life and everyone around her! Rest In Peace Alexa <33

[CarlyJeckler]

omg lindsey this is amazing!! her smile is so so so big and happy looking!

the ending is so so so sad :'(