There's no way to fully describe the emotional gauntlet that a family goes through when they're preparing for the end of a life and the beginning of another at the same time.
The uncertainty that comes with either of these life events can inspire intense fear, but also powerful hope. Yet, when it's all happening at once, those feelings can be understandably overwhelming.
Still, one British child was able to push through all that confusion and dread and give his love one last time.