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ALBANY -- After a day many little girls dream of, Abby Sayles is still glowing.
Four-year-old Abby "got married" to her favorite Albany Medical Center nurse Matt Hickling.
It started as a simple conversation. Abby told her mom Renee Sayles that she planned to get married when she came to the hospital for a doctors visit, to Matt.
"Wednesday I had texted him just to give him an idea that she was coming in with this idea so he wasn't throw off," said Renee Sayles.
Instead of just smiling at Abby's sweet thought, Matt and his co-workers planned a wedding.
"Abby is also very strong willed, has a lot of courageous spirit. So when she comes in and has something on her mind, let's see what we can do," said Hickling, BSN, RN.
A wedding is typically a milestone for much later in life. But at four, Abby has already been through more than most. Last August, she was diagnosed with Leukemia.
"It was tough when she first came here, being three when she was first diagnosed is something that's tough for somebody," said Hickling.
Moments like the wedding party make coming to the hospital a little easier for Abby and her family. Abby's mom said the friendships the nurses and doctors have built with Abby have made her more willing to come to the hospital.
Much to Matt's surprise, a video of the event has gone viral. He hopes it sends a larger message.
"Even something so simple and upbeat can bring an awareness to people that there are families that have to deal with this," he said.
Abby isn't thinking about that. She just knows she has friends who care about her and make her laugh.
"What was the best part about the wedding?" CBS6 News asked Abby.
"Eating the cake and putting the cake on Matt's nose," said Abby.
Abby said she feels good right now. Her mom said treatment is going well.
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