On December 31, 2018, as the world counted down the final seconds of the year, a quiet miracle named **Aëla Rolland** entered the world. Born between one year’s end and another’s beginning, she carried a rare light — a presence that felt timeless from the very start. To her family, Aëla was not only a daughter or sister, but pure joy personified. Her laughter filled rooms, her voice carried warmth, and her eyes reflected both innocence and wisdom far beyond her years.
Music was at the heart of who Aëla was. Whether singing softly while coloring or dancing around in her pajamas, her voice had the power to lift spirits and soften sorrow. She sang not for applause, but because it made her soul shine. Dancing came just as naturally — a form of expression and freedom that let her say, *“I’m still here.”* Every twirl and giggle was a celebration of life itself.
Her imagination was as vast as her heart. She adored *Peter Pan*, believing deeply in Neverland — not as fantasy, but as a place where spirits stay young forever. And in many ways, Aëla embodied that same spirit: timeless, gentle, and filled with wonder.
In **June 2024**, just after her fifth birthday, Aëla was diagnosed with **Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)**, a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Despite the grim prognosis, she faced every day with courage and grace. Even as her body weakened, her light never dimmed. She sang through pain, smiled through exhaustion, and continued to love without fear.
On **May 16, 2025**, at just six years old, Aëla’s earthly journey came to an end. Her mother described it beautifully: “Aëla flew into the sky with Peter Pan.” She didn’t just pass away — she *flew.*
Though her time was short, her impact was immeasurable. Aëla’s legacy is one of love, music, and courage — proof that the depth of a life is not measured in years, but in the joy it brings. She remains, in every song, every dance, and every heart she touched, **forever six, forever loved, forever light.**
