20 Jun 2012

The best news a grandmother could have.

This is the best news ever. I've found my long-lost grandson. Facebook achieved the miracle. I wasn't looking for him. I'd given up about twelve years ago. I might have the year wrong. It's been so long. On the side of the page I clicked on a funny cartoon-type picture of a name I recognized. I'd already tried to find Navar this way. But I thought it wouldn't hurt to take a look. Bingo! The right man, now grown up.

I decided to visit Australia from England one last time while I still had the strength in the year 2001. I knew I wouldn't see my parents again. I'd worked hard in catering and had saved enough money to travel business class, which would give my long, stiff legs the room they needed on the long flight. After that trip I lost four loved ones. My father, my mother, my brother-in-law, and my daughter died one after another. All expected although heart-rending. During that trip, my sister helped me arrange a meeting with Navar and his mother Sheryl. Somehow, addresses got lost when they moved and before I knew it, they were gone too.

But, thanks to the magic of ciberspace, we're reconnected. And here he is in all his glory with his girlfriend Rebecca. I didn't pray for this miracle. It just happened. But I know God is in his heaven directing events.

12 comments:

  1. How fantastic. You must be over the moon!! Congratulations on your fantastic news.

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  2. Oh chocolate bars to you! This is great! I've never met my oldest grandson ever. He's now three but in time....

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  3. How wonderful! I'm really glad for you.

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  4. wow - that's a cool story. You just can't write this kind of thing. Looks like a nice young man. Enjoy!

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  5. That's wonderful news! He has a kind face. Glad you have reconnected. :)

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  6. What a lovely story! You must be so happy :-)

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  7. Beautiful news...I hope you are having a wonderful time catching up with each other and loving across the miles! Hugs and cheers to your new found lost grandchild!

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  8. Ah, this is such a nice story. Out of the ashes of tragedy comes a new life of memories. I am so glad you have found each other. Facebook at its finest!

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  9. What fantastic news. So pleased you're reconnected. Some people criticise social networking but what a result!

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  10. Hi Francene .. just so wonderful to read .. you've had an awful lot of losses 'in one go' .. so to speak - but I'm so glad you've connected with your grandson and that he's about to start a family life of his own .. Enjoy their company in the coming years - even via FB and Skype .. perhaps they'll get over to the UK to meet up with you ..

    Happy times ahead .. cheers Hilary

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  11. That's great news Francene. Hope you two meet up soon in person.

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  12. Oh wonderful news! I hope you see each other in person soon!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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