Until you’ve knelt on the cold hospital floor beside your baby girl’s bed, holding her hand and begging God to ease her pain, you can’t truly imagine the strength it takes or the weight a family carries when their world is turned upside down.
For three-year-old Avery Jo from Bastrop, Texas, this fight is all too real. She is currently in the middle of her second stem cell transplant as she battles stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that has taken so much from her already. Her family, particularly her parents, are facing the unimaginable: their child, so young and full of life, struggling through procedures, treatments, and a constant fight to survive. Each day feels like an emotional roller coaster—filled with hope, fear, and the constant uncertainty of what the next moment might bring.
Just days ago, Avery’s parents asked the world to join them in prayer, asking for smooth results from her stem cell transplant. And now, with each passing hour, they are once again turning to the world for support and love as their little girl fights on. Avery’s condition has taken a serious turn, and the fight is far from over. Her heart rate is unstable, her fever is dangerously high, and the pain she’s experiencing is unimaginable. It’s a heartbreaking reality for a family that has already been through so much.
In the midst of all this, Avery’s parents, worn down by sleepless nights, cling to hope. The exhaustion they feel is palpable, but it’s not just the physical exhaustion of the late nights and endless hospital visits—it’s the emotional and mental toll of watching their child suffer. Every parent wants to be able to fix everything for their child, to take away the pain, to make it all better. But for Avery’s parents, all they can do is hold her hand and ask for strength to keep going.
Avery’s big brother, Trace, misses her deeply. He’s a young boy, just trying to understand why his sister isn’t home, why their family is going through this unimaginable ordeal. Avery’s absence from home has left an aching void for her family—one they’re trying to navigate as they continue to focus on getting Avery the care she so desperately needs.
The physical and emotional weight of this battle is almost too much for words, but in the face of this overwhelming hardship, Avery’s family continues to fight alongside her. They are asking for our help—our prayers, our love, and our faith. Right now, what they need most is prayer: prayer for healing, for the strength to make it through each new challenge, and for their little girl to overcome the odds.
Avery’s parents are asking for prayer in these darkest hours—for a miracle. They are praying that Avery’s fever will break, that her heart rate will stabilize, and that her tiny body will find peace. And above all, they are praying for strength—the strength to keep going even when they are at their most vulnerable, when they are exhausted, when they are running on empty.
Despite all that she has endured, Avery’s light continues to shine. Even in the face of pain and uncertainty, her spirit remains strong. She is a fighter, and though she may be small, the strength and resilience she shows daily is nothing short of remarkable. Every time she smiles through the pain, every time she holds her parents’ hands, she is reminding them—and everyone around her—that hope is never lost.
Avery’s journey is a testament to the power of love and the strength of a family who will stop at nothing to fight for their child. But they can’t do it alone. This is where we come in. We are being called to surround Avery and her family with all the love, prayers, and encouragement we can offer. This battle is not just theirs; it’s all of ours. Together, we can send a wave of hope, faith, and healing energy to Avery, showing her and her family that they are not alone in this fight.
Every prayer, every message of support, every act of kindness means more than we can put into words. The family reads every message, every comment, and they take comfort in knowing that so many people care. It strengthens them and gives them hope to keep going, even when the road ahead seems impossibly hard.
Tonight, as Avery continues to fight, let’s send her family the gift of faith. Let’s lift them up with the strength and love of a community united by one common goal: to see Avery healed, to see her pain eased, and to bring her back home where she belongs. The road ahead may still be long and filled with more challenges, but together, we can stand beside Avery, offering her family the support and encouragement they need to carry on.
Please join me in sending all of your love, prayers, and strength to Avery, her family, and all those who are fighting alongside her. Let’s fill the world with hope, and let Avery feel the power of our collective love and support. You’ve got this, sweet Avery. We are all cheering for you, and we believe in your strength every step of the way. 💛
Avery’s journey is not over. The battle continues, and the family’s need for support is as strong as ever. Let’s continue to stand with them, offering our prayers, love, and encouragement as Avery fights to overcome this illness. Every step forward is a victory, and together, we can help her find the healing she deserves.