Thank you for all the love, warm thoughts, and prayers sent to us yesterday.
I had never truly thought of myself as a grandmother until the moment was almost upon me. I was never one to look too far into the future—I simply planned for the coming year and left it at that. Nor did I spend much time overthinking my son’s and daughter-in-law’s future. I could see they were well-adjusted, ambitious, and sensible, so I was content to stand back and watch their journey unfold.
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| The moment my heart expanded to hold a new lifetime of love. Welcome to the world, Rehana. |
Grandmotherhood came sneaking gently into my thoughts as I spent more time with my son and daughter-in-law. I liked them both immediately, and it didn't take long for that affection to turn into deep love.
Rehana was born in July 2014. We had been hopping around all morning, eagerly rushing to answer every phone ring. When the good news finally came, we took off like a rocket, driving ten kilometers just to catch our first glimpse of her.
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| July 2014: The day our world changed forever. |
My world changed forever when I saw her for the very first time. My son was holding her close, and when he turned to me and asked, "Do you want to hold her, Mum?", I reached out my arms and opened my heart wider than it had ever been. I needed to fit sweet Rehana in there, alongside an even bigger space for my son—her father.
Holding her was an entirely different feeling from holding my own son and daughter years ago. This time, there was no physical pain involved—only pure pleasure, wonder, and overwhelming pride. A deep pride when I looked down at her, and an immense love for my son and daughter-in-law.
xo
