The incredible but true story of James, happy Grandfather!

A very special first day for this extraordinary story

James, a 62-year-old Englishman, will not soon forget this day of Saturday June 5. In fact, it marks the beginning of a new life for him, in a way.

# An incredible day that started in a very ordinary way

It's 5 p.m. and like every day, sitting in the rattan rocking chair in his living room, James is enjoying a cup of tea and some solitary time to do his crosswords. For nothing in the world would he deviate from this little moment of his own. He needs it daily to recharge his batteries.

This Saturday, June 5, this moment of calm is quickly interrupted by Debby, his only daughter, 25 years old. She bursts into the room. James is surprised by her sudden arrival: his daughter had not announced herself beforehand! He guesses from her face that she has news to announce. One of the big news that doesn't happen often in one's life.

# The promise of being a Grandfather for the first time: what a happy shock!

Debby, who is not one to beat around the bush, takes the plunge, without sparing her father. She is pregnant. He will become a Grandfather for the first time. Tears and long hugs followed this unforgettable moment. Despite her parents' divorce a little over 10 years ago, Debby and her father remained very close.

If our story ended there, there would be nothing particularly extraordinary about it. So read on…

Monday June 7: second incredible day for James

This Monday, June 7, only two days after the incredible announcement his daughter made to him, James is once again blessed by the gods. Margareth, his second wife, also has incredible news to tell him.

She is 40 years old and expecting their first child. She who despaired of being able to bear the fruit of their love cannot believe it. And neither did James. They both break down in tears. Of joy.

And our unusual story doesn’t end there…

9 months later: conclusion of this incredible but true story lived by James

9 months later, in the hall of Westminster Hospital, a man paces 100 steps. This agitated man is James. It must be said that in the maternity ward, rooms 46 and 49, the two women in his life are in full labor. At this moment, James is tense. He, the eternal pessimist, knows that he could lose everything in no time. Or win it all. He doesn't know what to think, in truth, as the emotions are racing through his head. He also wonders if he will become a Grandfather first, or a father for the second time. What a confusing and unique situation!

# “It’s a boy!” »: James is a father for the second time

The minutes pass, and the agitation that reigns around him does nothing to relieve his anxiety. But deliverance is near. 2:53 p.m.: “It’s a boy!” ". Little Mike shows up to the delight of James and… his wife Margareth.

# “It’s a girl!” »: the same day, James becomes Grandfather. What a fantastic story!

Two hours later, while little Mike is enjoying his first nap, snuggled in the arms of his mother Margareth, and under the tender gaze of his father, a nurse comes to inform James of the second big news of the day. He is the Grandfather of a little Lily.

Father and Grandfather on the same day! The 9 months of pregnancy of his wife and his daughter were not too long to prepare for this!

This incredible story was also a great first for the hospital and its staff. They too had never experienced such a situation.

Since then, James has learned how to be a father again, and has also learned how to be a Grandfather .