Nick, my eldest son, has made me a grandmother. There is joy when a new soul comes into the world and here, where Nick himself came so close to losing his life, the emotions are deep and complex. It is a bittersweet moment in many respects for the fairytale marriage did not have a happy ending. Six thousand miles and a painful gulf lie between my son and his son and it seems probable that neither he nor I will ever hold his child in our arms.
Even so.
This beautiful babe is my grandson, Daniel, and we can hold him in our hearts.
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Congratulations on the on hand. So sad on the other.
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Yes, to both Timothy. Thank you.
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Oh, Sue, for all the bitter-sweetness, I am SO glad you have been able to post this. My heart goes out to all of you. Daniel looks lovely. xxx
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Sat here tears streaming, Ali. xxx
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Time, Sue. With time, and patience, he will grow… and hopefully want to know you. My best. Leiah
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Thank you Leiah. I hope so.
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Bittersweet emotions but a beautiful life has arrived. Congratulations grandmother!
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Thank you, Susan.
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My heart goes out to you and Nick. I know all too well what it is like to grow up away from one’s birthfather and grandparents. Mine were not quite so far, 3,000 miles away, but it was still an ocean of land to cross and I’m still navigating my way home. xoxoxo, Alethea
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I know, Alethea. It can be such a long journey too. Hugs xxx
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Congratulations. Life is long and the twists and turns in the road many and unexpected. You may yet get to know him. Meanwhile, all joy for the continuation of life.
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We may, Marilyn. We can trust there is a reason in all things too. For now it is enough that a healthy baby smiles.
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Congratulations are in order to you, mom and dad.
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Thank you, Noel
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Congratulations.
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Thank you.
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Congratulations Sue. He is absolutely beautiful. It is so sad that so many fathers just abandon their babies and here is Nick who wants to get to know his son, but cant. Sending you big hugs from SA.
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He did all he could and then some, Cindy. A great sadness indeed.
Thank you.
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What a beautiful glorious grandson! Life is always challenging with the wonderful and the sad. I wish your grandson a long and happy life, and hope that one day you and your son can hold him in your arms.
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Thank you Noelle.The child is the most important person in this moment.
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What a beautiful baby. Bittersweet but he will always know he is loved beyond words. My heart goes out to you. Hugs
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Thank you Pamela. x
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Congratulations to you and your son and hugs xxx.
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Thank you xx
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Congrats to you and Nick. And welcome, Daniel! 🙂
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Thanks, Eric x
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Reblogged this on theowlladyblog.
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oh, he is such a beautiful boy! congratulations to all of you. i know it is bittersweet due to the circumstances, but he is all love and joy –
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He doesn’t know nor can he be blamed for the circumstances…
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I’m both happy and sad for you Sue. Prayers, hugs and kisses coming! @v@ ❤
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Thank you, Viv
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What a beautiful child, Sue. Holding a child in your heart is just as important as holding him or her in your arms. My granddaughter was born on the west coast of the US, while I live on the east. She was 8 months old when I held her for the first time, and I had no idea how the opportunity would even come until less than a month before my visit out there in September. Keep faith that things will work out for the best, Sue. You live a life of miracles and know, through long experience, that things come together as they should- rarely how we expect that they will. I’m so happy for you, for Nick, for Daniel, and for Daniel’s mother- who loves him. May the bonds of love be strong and good to each of you. Hugs and wishes for happiness, Elizabeth
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Thank you, Elizabeth…. that is a beautiful reply and of course set me off again 🙂
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Yes, and I completely empathize with you, Sue. Just know that each new day is full of unexpected pleasures and wishes fulfilled. Hugs, WG
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Hugs back x
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Congratulations, Sue! And health and long life to the little one
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Thank you, John
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Life is so filled with sadness, some more than other. A healthy new life, welcomed with tears and your wide open hearts.
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Yes, Joss, all of that x
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Sue, no words just hugs, jxxxx
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Thanks Jean. It’s about what I need right now xxx
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He is beautiful and I am so sorry you are all so far apart. have faith and maybe you will get to hold him in your arms after all.
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Who knows, Fransi? But he is beautiful.
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congratulations on your delightful milestone – I have eleven, and it never gets old
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My second is coming along shortly, it seems. Thank you Paul.
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Congratulations to you and Nick. Hugs and much love to you.
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Thank you Eilis x
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Awesome Sue, I have two grandchildren in Pakistan, who I have not seen for four years. My daughter and her husband separated, and he took the two to his family’s home there. But I sit back and pray that they remain safe! Your grandson is a handsome baby. God bless you and your family!
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Thank you, Wendell. I hope you are able to see your own grandchildren one day in the not too far distant future.
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Heartfelt congratulations! The material distance may seem painfully great now, but who knows in what ways the connections that exist in the spiritual dimension may manifest themselves as time goes on.
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Thank you, Pete. You are right of course.
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Congratulations, Sue. New life is a gift. Despite the miles that separate you, the bonds of blood are strong. I pray that you will meet one day in person.
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The future will hold what it holds, Eliza x
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Félicitations to you and your son, Sue, and long and joyful life to your loverly grandson. If I have learned nothing else from your and your son’s remarkable tale of healing and triumph it is that you have enormous hearts full of courage and love, and “[w]here there is great love there are always miracles.” (Willa Cather) Love and blessings to all!
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Thank you, Chloe… and bless you xxx
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So happy for you and what an absolute treasure he is! Being Granny is a privilege and an honour for us all but for you this must be extra special, Xxx
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And I have another due very soon from my younger son 🙂 xxx
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Congratulations!
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Thank you !
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