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The internet has been moved to tears by what a young girl from Ontario, Canada, said about her newborn brother.
Sarah Prebianca (@mrs.sarahprebianca) posted a reel on Instagram, capturing the two siblings together. Caught in a sad moment off camera, her daughter says, "I hope he doesn't die."
The 34-year-old knew exactly where Camilla's words had come from. Nearly two years ago, Camilla experienced the unimaginable—the death of her sister, Georgia, from a rare genetic condition called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
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"Though she was so excited for a new sibling, she worried she might lose him too," the mom of three told Newsweek. "I don't think she fully realizes how rare it is to lose a sibling, but because she has already experienced that kind of loss, she fears it could happen again."
Georgia was one of only 17 girls ever known to be diagnosed with the disorder, which primarily affects boys and brings severe physical and neurological challenges.
Her short life was defined by courage and struggle. She couldn't walk or talk, suffered from kidney stones, dystonia and compulsive self-injury.
Prebianca and her husband Connor, 33, dedicated their lives to making her days as full of comfort and love as possible. In her final moments, Georgia was held by her mother, with her father by her side.
Camilla, who was 5 at the time, was present through it all.
"When [we] told Camilla that Georgia's body wasn't working anymore and she was going to die, her first worry was about forgetting her sister as she grew up," Sarah told Newsweek. "We promised her we would make as many memories as we could in Georgia's final days."
With help from a child life therapist and the generosity of local photographers and videographers, the family captured Georgia's final weeks—including a mold of Camilla holding her sister's hand and cherished polaroid photos taken by Camilla herself.
But while memories were preserved, grief remained—and it's changed shape over time.
"The child life therapist explained to us that grief often affects children in puddles," Sarah said. "One moment they're immersed in deep emotion, and the next they're asking for a snack or telling a joke—that was very accurate for Camilla at first."
"The grief came in waves but was short-lived," Sarah continued. "Now, as time has passed, it's hitting her harder and lasting longer, especially in the evenings."
Sometimes Camilla will talk about the "heaviness in her heart" when remembering Georgia. She also writes letters to her in heaven but other times, like in that reel, she worries about losing again.
"Her fear of losing Cal is something I carry too, even though he's completely healthy," Sarah added.
The reel, which has been viewed 2.7 million times, has broken hearts across the internet.
"I can so relate to this. My 6yo has lost her 8yo brother (she was almost 5 then). The worries she has... it's heart breaking," one user shared.
"I've never lost a child but i imagine one of the worst parts is seeing the grief through your other children not feeling you can comfort them [because] you're hurting too," another user wrote.
Their faith, once shaken by Georgia's suffering and death, became a lifeline for the family again.
"The laments in Psalms became my greatest solace and gave me the permission I needed to unload my sorrow and questions to Him," Sarah said. "There is still a pain point in why God didn't choose to heal our girl, but knowing she's experiencing joy and no longer suffering brings deep comfort.
Georgia's presence is never far. Sarah, Connor and Camilla talk about her often. They make plans to ensure baby Cal knows his big sister's story.
"Grief has a way of showing up uninvited—in unexpected moments, in milestones, and surprising places," Sarah told Newsweek. "We are slowly but surely learning that healing doesn't mean forgetting, and sorrow doesn't diminish love. Georgia will always have our love, and hers goes with us wherever we go."
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