And from love we will remember you, but that I cannot say. Because miracles do happen. Let's hope it happens today. And if it doesn't then you will always be an angel in every way. From godliness to family we love you Sadie, And with that I can truly say. I love You!
Love, Emily XOX
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The author of this poem is 11 years old. Sadie, her 2-year-old sister, was well before this past summer, when she developed progressive and intractable seizures due to a rare form of chronic encephalitis (Rasmussen's encephalitis). Sadie is being cared for at home by her family with the support of the neurology and palliative care teams of the Montreal Children's Hospital. This poem was submitted by Dr. Stephen Liben with the permission of Emily and her family.
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