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New Grandson - Happy Christmas Message!

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Lyndiloo Thu 27-Dec-18 04:03:27

Some of you may remember my post from a couple of months ago about my daughter intending to adopt a little boy, and I was worried because I thought I may not be able to love him. Most respondees said that I would , given time, and that I was 'overthinking' it.

UPDATE: This 2 year-old eventually arrived to live with my daughter, husband and their 5 year-old daughter at the end of November. Everything is going well. Their daughter accepts him, and is loving towards him. And he is a lovely little boy. A bit shy, a bit tearful now and then, but he laughs a lot too.

Christmas Eve - and we all go to a Carol Service at the local church. 'Away In A Manger' is sung, which always makes me tearful. I dig into my handbag for a tissue (feeling embarrassed) and new little grandson - sitting next to me - wants one too. Surreptitiously I wipe my eyes, when there is a little pat on my arm, and he reaches out and dabs my face with his tissue.

Oh! I liked him before, but this is my first moment of pure love for him.

You were all right - I would love him. And I do!

Happy Christmas!

absent Thu 27-Dec-18 04:42:36

How lovely for you, him, your daughter and her family. That moment of blinding love – for whatever child from wherever – is special and magical. All good wishes to you and your [extended and extra special] family.

morethan2 Thu 27-Dec-18 06:50:22

What a lovely post thank you so much for sharing your special moment of pure joyous love for your grandson.

ninathenana Thu 27-Dec-18 06:55:20

Pass me a tissue please, I need to dab my eyes.

I'm so pleased for you and your family, which of course now includes this little one. You are so lucky to have found each other.

Anja Thu 27-Dec-18 07:10:08

Yes, you’ve brought tears to my eyes too. What a lovely gesture to give a loving home to this little one.

ginny Thu 27-Dec-18 07:41:43

Ahh, that’s lovely.

travelsafar Thu 27-Dec-18 07:55:01

Gulp!!! lump in throat and tearful eyes smile

Brunette10 Thu 27-Dec-18 08:02:22

Such a lovely story and I am so glad that you have no worries about LOVE anymore. I'm sure your feelings towards your new DGS will grow and he will be truly special to you forever. smile

Marydoll Thu 27-Dec-18 08:34:49

Lyndiloo, ? What a lovely story!

sodapop Thu 27-Dec-18 08:52:51

Great story Lyndiloo you have a lovely family. smile

Jane10 Thu 27-Dec-18 08:58:14

Just lovely to read this. Have a good time with your two beautiful grandchildren.

Luckygirl Thu 27-Dec-18 09:26:41

We have adopted nephews and they have always known they were loved and part of the wider family from day one. How is it that we all loved them straight away? - I do not know!

Enjoy your new GS! smile

Maggiemaybe Thu 27-Dec-18 09:27:58

Any tissues left, I could do with one over here? smile What a lovely post, Lyndiloo. I’m so pleased for you and your family.

Teetime Thu 27-Dec-18 09:28:02

Wonderful lindyloo xxx

GrannyGravy13 Thu 27-Dec-18 09:36:01

What a heart warming moment for you both.

lemongrove Thu 27-Dec-18 09:46:17

Well there you are Lyndi what a lovely little boy, and how nice that he has settled in so well with his new family.
Adopting a child is a wonderful thing to do.

Grannybags Thu 27-Dec-18 10:13:47

So lovely! smile

Farmor15 Thu 27-Dec-18 10:21:40

Me too needing a tissue!

JackyB Thu 27-Dec-18 10:28:40

What a moving story. He will grow up to be a lovely person, and knowing he is cherished.

Any tissues left?

mumofmadboys Thu 27-Dec-18 10:28:53

Happy grandmothering!!

farview Thu 27-Dec-18 15:28:03

Oh how beautiful..tears streaming down my face...isn't pure love just wonderful...lucky little boy...his path through life now will be happy,safe and filled with love...

crazyH Thu 27-Dec-18 15:34:41

How lovely for you all xx

Baggs Thu 27-Dec-18 15:40:26

So sweet! Happy for you, lyndyloo. I needed a tissue too.

MissAdventure Thu 27-Dec-18 15:57:35

smile lovely..

Washerwoman Thu 27-Dec-18 17:42:14

That's so lovely.And so reassuring One of my DDs is highly unlikely to be able to have children without a lot of medical intervention and has expressed her intention to adopt I possible She is a natural with children ,and patient and kind.So adoption has been on my mind,and how it would feel as grandma .Thank you for sharing Lyndiloo.