UNITED STATES

I drew you a star, Eli. It’s yellow and has your name in the middle. I gave it five points—one for me, one for Mommy, one for Daddy, one for Grandma Grace, and one for you in heaven.

I didn’t get to meet you. I saw you in Mommy’s belly, but you didn’t come home. When they said you died, I didn’t understand. But then my school counselor helped me draw something for you. And at the synagogue, we lit a candle, and Mommy cried and Daddy held me and we said your name.

I’m your big sister. I’ll never forget you.

Emma
Aged 8