"The Battle Will Not Be Lost" is a compelling narrative written by Sandi Millwood for her English 1101 class in 2008. It retells the story of Millwood and her daughter, Aubrie, and their troubling beginnings. When her daughter was still young, Aubrie was found on her bed with blue lips and was having difficulty breathing. The emergency paramedics rushed Aubrie to the hospital where they found a tumor in her lung. After six hours of grueling surgery, the doctors diagnosed her with a rare form of cancer. Millwood was suddenly struck with a formidable obstacle. After four years, Aubrie won the battle and was cancer-free.
This story touched me deeply and none of my horrible experiences can even compare to Millwood's heart-breaking battle. Millwood was a young mother that had her life thrown into confusion and depression because of her daughter's disease. This event scarred them for life and will affect them forever.
Despite the few grammar errors and typos, Millwood wrote this narrative in a riveting way. Her use of words and the way she described her emotions captivates the reader. This emotional story could be easily picked up by any person, especially mothers. The story reminds us of how spontaneous life can be and the obstacles that block our paths.
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