This time of the year should be one of the happiest times in a child’s life — no school, opening presents on Christmas day, and just spending time with loved ones — but unfortunately for 8-year old actor Ja’Siah Young this isn’t the case.

The Raising Dion star went to Instagram Tuesday morning to ask for prayer after his baby sister, Jesten Young, became ill and eventually had to be admitted into the hospital.

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Hey guys, I hope you’re all enjoying the l spirit and love! I just wanted to ask when you get a free minute please say a little prayer for my baby sister Jesten AKA Jessie she’s in the hospital and I’m praying she gets better soon and we can have a fun loving Christmas at home! we’ve never spent a Christmas apart and I’m praying we don’t have to start now!! thanks guys, I love you all!! ♥️♥️ . . . #netflix #raisingdion #jasiahyoungofficial #dion #nbcsvu #jessie #babyjessie #jestennyla #mysisterskeeper #iammysisterskeeper #siblings #bigbro #lilsis #iloveyou @lawaineyoung @therealbigpa @michaelbjordan

A post shared by Ja’ Siah (@jasiahyoungofficial) on Dec 24, 2019 at 9:23am PST

It’s unclear what caused Jessie to be ill. We just pray that she gets well, and soon be able to go home to enjoy Christmas with her family.