12-year-old Athena Orchard lost her battle with bone cancer last month. Excerpts from her thoughtful

12-year-old Athena Orchard lost her battle with bone cancer last month. Excerpts from her thoughtful 3000 word essay (written on the back of a mirror, of all places), have been shared by millions since her untimely passing. She reminds us of what’s important in life: “Every day is special, so make the most of it. You could get a life-ending illness tomorrow so make the most of every day.”