A DEVASTATED mum has hailed her “princess warrior” daughter’s bravery in battling cancer at just two years old.
Medics had told Eilidh Hendry, 30, her “tired” girl Lotus-Maeve only had a viral infection.
Medics told Eilidh Hendry her “tired” girl only had a viral infection[/caption]
Tests revealed she was suffering from a rare form of leukaemia[/caption]
Lotus-Maeve faces another two years of treatment[/caption]
But when she got worse and a rash appeared on her body, hospital tests revealed she was suffering from a rare form of leukaemia.
She has had four ops since February.
Bar worker Eilidh, from Elgin, said: “It’s horrendous, my worst nightmare come true.
“I can’t stop crying and worrying about her. But Lotus-Maeve is amazing and has so much strength for someone so little.
“She is a princess warrior — and she keeps me going.”
When the tot’s hair started falling out due to her treatment Eilidh decided to get rid of her own locks too.
Eilidh said: “Lotus-Maeve had the most beautiful, long, curly hair. She loved brushing it and brushing mine.
“But as soon as I knew she was to lose it, I had mine shaved off. There’s no way she’ll be alone on this journey.”
Eilidh donated their hair to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for young cancer sufferers. The pair have also raised £700 for the charity.
Lotus-Maeve faces another two years of treatment.
But her mum, who will be her full-time carer, insisted: “It will be tough — but she will get through it.”
