BELLA ' S STORY MADE OF MILESTONES

The doctors were right so many years ago. Bella would not go on to live a normal life, and we wouldn't want her to. As it turns out, her life is extraordinary.

LIGHTING THE WAY: Bella Aguilar, 17, is in her senior year of high school. Now, Bella and her family are looking forward to the next step: college.

BY CHRIS AGUILAR