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By Jana Hill
Mill Creek Beacon Editor

A little strength

Hospital is a second home for a family of three

Last updated 1/22/2021 at 4:09pm

Photos courtesy of J.B. and Amanda Aguilera

Penelope Aguilera is not yet 18 months old – her 2nd birthday is July 3. She was diagnosed with a rare cancer as an infant. Her new medicine has "changed her life," J.B. Aguilera said. She is thriving, with a lot of high-quality medical care and her parents by her side.

The Aguilera family hopes to celebrate at home on July 3, like they did on Christmas.

July 3 is Penelope Aguilera's second birthday, but if things go as they are now they may be at the hospital instead. Christmas was like that too – they hoped...

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