A heavy fog greeted us this Christmas morning, but nothing can dampen the mood. Ten negative COVID tests brought a group of us together to celebrate Christmas Eve. Not the whole family, but all the grandchildren, which made this Grandma’s heart sing.
My son and his wife were delayed by work, so we let the little ones open gifts while waiting. They arrived just in time for dinner, and then more gifts were exchanged.
“Here you go, Ma,” my son said, handing me a square gift. I unwrapped to find a nondescript Amazon box. Inside was a picture frame and I joked about this being a picture perfect Christmas, as one of our daughters had also given us a photo frame full of memories, but the laughter was short-lived.
The image stole my breath away. I gasped, then choked, then sobbed.
“My gift didn’t get this reaction,” daughter laughed, so I turned the photo. She too started to cry. Soon the whole room was swept up in the emotion.
A sonogram of a fetus. Our next grandchild!
Best Christmas present ever!
(*An expression often used by my children’s father.)
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Congratulations!! The best gift of all.
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It really is the best gift (next to the actual birth). Thanks.
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Lovely gift! Good wishes to all.
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Thanks š
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A great joy, indeed. Best wishes to all involved.
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Thanks Tanja!
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Wow! What a wonderful surprise. I am so glad you had this Christmas celebration with family. And nine negative Covid tests is also quite an accomplishment nowadays. Have a healthy, happy New Year!
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It was carefully orchestrated, Sarah – my children are all good planners. Now we will be extra extra careful to protect that new life. Happy New Year to you. Stay safe.
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Miracles do happen! Congratulations, VJ, and Merry Christmas. š
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They certainly do! Thanks. Hope you had a good holiday.
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We had a peaceful and joyful holiday! š
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A lovely gift VJ. šš
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Indeed! Thanks Sadje.
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Yaaaayy! šš¤ā¤ļø Congratulations, dear VJ!
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Thanks! I’m so excited.
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So exciting! Congratulations and Merry Christmas!
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Thanks Linda. All the best to your you and yours.
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A very Merry Christmas VJ, and evidently a wonderful present too.
Saturday Night Live just had a great skit on mothers and grandchildren that you might find amusing.
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Thanks Lou. I looked for that clip, but couldn’t access it yet. Will keep it in mind.
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What a wonderful Christmas gift, VJ! I’m so happy for you!!
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Thanks Liz. We are thrilled.
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You’re welcome, VJ. š
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Merry Christmas, VJ! Congratulations on such a lovely gift. ā¤ļø
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Thank you. All the best to you too.
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You are welcome and thank you.
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Congratulations! Savor the joy! š ā¤
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Thanks Deborah. Heart full here. Hope the peace of the season is with you.
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Thank you! š ā¤
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Awwww fantastic! Congratulations! š
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Thanks, Paula. Happy Grandma here.
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