‘You are lucky, little one’: Woman finds tear-jerking discovery in her grandmother’s diary
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In life's tapestry of moments captured and memories cherished, there are few treasures as personal and moving as the written words of a loved one.
For Natalie, such a treasure surfaced in the form of a diary—a heartfelt chronicle her late grandmother had kept about her from the tender age of a newborn.
This discovery has left thousands across the globe reaching for tissues.
Natalie shared her late grandmother’s diary on social media.
She wrote on the post: ‘After my grandma passed, I found the diary she kept about me,’ holding a cream journal adorned with a small orange flower.
Her grandmother had meticulously documented Natalie’s early life, from her first week of existence to her first steps.
One of the first entries read, 'Natalie is one week old today, and all is well.'
However, it was the revelation of a secret that genuinely tugged at the heartstrings of readers.
The second page of the diary entry read, 'Today you and I have a secret. You took six steps all alone. We can't tell Mummy or Daddy.’
‘They have to be the first ones to see you walk. You are lucky, little one—everybody loves Natalie.'
An update was written afterwards: ‘Well now, little one, everyone knows. Your mum called all excited to tell me and Pop that you started to walk.’
The diary entries also revealed the grandmother's longing for her mother.
'Often, I wish my mother could get just one look at you. She would just love you to death as we all do,' she wrote.
'The really funny part is your coming has had the “grandmother effect” on me. I simply cannot imagine a life without you in it.'
The diary also marked special occasions, like Natalie’s birthday.
‘You won't remember this birthday because you are way too young, but you're truly having a wonderful day and are truly an enchantment to all who love you,’ her grandmother wrote.
‘Today's special thing was Grandad's first real kiss from his favourite girl. You made him very happy today (as you do every day),’ her grandmother added.
The diary also contained predictions about Natalie's future, with her grandmother guessing, 'I'm sure you will be in a rock and roll band.’
The last pages Natalie shared were 'Love&Hugs, Me (Nana)' and 'What will we do next?'
The discovery of this diary has sparked a wave of emotional responses from readers, with many sharing their experiences of love and loss.
Some have even been inspired to start their diaries for their children or grandchildren, hoping to leave behind a similar legacy of love.
‘Ouch, never considered the possibility of being someone’s grandma one day and not being able to share it with my mum,’ one commented.
Another added, 'No matter how old you are or how long it’s been…you always want your mum.’
Meanwhile, a third said, 'Her being the first one to see you take your first steps, and she kept it a secret.’
Natalie responded that she had 'no idea' and would keep their secret 'for old times sake'.
Another user commented, 'Crying that she didn’t tell your mum about your first steps, she loves you and your mum so much more than you’d ever know!'
'Her wishing her mum could have met you [have] me unwell,’ another user wrote.
'“I wish my mother could get just one look at you” would ruin me,’ another added.
'To be loved is so crazy,' with someone else adding, '“What will we do next?” In her handwriting would be such a good tattoo if you’re into those!'
Another emotional viewer said, 'I love love. I love that she loved you so much. I love that she loved your parents so much as to not tell them about your first steps. I love that she still loved and thought about her own mum.’
One mum revealed, 'I started journaling to my daughter when she was born. I hope she treasures it someday.’
Another agreed, 'I write a diary to my daughter, and I always wondered if she'd want to read it. It's mostly about my love for her and what fun things we did that day.’
Fellow granddaughters also commented on the post.
'When I turned 21, my grandma gave me a book she had filled out, “All About Grandma,” when I was little. I didn't read it. I wanted to wait because I knew someday she'd be gone, and I'd want to learn new things about her,’ one said.
'So I waited until after she passed. It’s been 10+ years, and I still haven't read it all.’
Another admitted, 'I keep my grandma's cards just to read her handwriting. It makes me remember her voice more. Like she’s talking to me.’
There’s nothing more heartwarming than paying tribute to your loved ones, and what way to express your admiration for them by making their dreams a reality?
In a previous story, a granddaughter started a project to express her love for her grandmother, who dreamed of becoming a fashion designer but was forced to drop out of fashion school.
Read more about the story here.
Have you ever documented your loved one’s life in a journal or received a cherished keepsake from them? Let us know in the comments below!
For Natalie, such a treasure surfaced in the form of a diary—a heartfelt chronicle her late grandmother had kept about her from the tender age of a newborn.
This discovery has left thousands across the globe reaching for tissues.
Natalie shared her late grandmother’s diary on social media.
She wrote on the post: ‘After my grandma passed, I found the diary she kept about me,’ holding a cream journal adorned with a small orange flower.
Her grandmother had meticulously documented Natalie’s early life, from her first week of existence to her first steps.
Natalie shared her grandmother’s diary on social media. Credit: @riotgrrrr1 / TikTok
One of the first entries read, 'Natalie is one week old today, and all is well.'
However, it was the revelation of a secret that genuinely tugged at the heartstrings of readers.
The second page of the diary entry read, 'Today you and I have a secret. You took six steps all alone. We can't tell Mummy or Daddy.’
‘They have to be the first ones to see you walk. You are lucky, little one—everybody loves Natalie.'
An update was written afterwards: ‘Well now, little one, everyone knows. Your mum called all excited to tell me and Pop that you started to walk.’
The diary entries also revealed the grandmother's longing for her mother.
'Often, I wish my mother could get just one look at you. She would just love you to death as we all do,' she wrote.
'The really funny part is your coming has had the “grandmother effect” on me. I simply cannot imagine a life without you in it.'
The diary also marked special occasions, like Natalie’s birthday.
‘You won't remember this birthday because you are way too young, but you're truly having a wonderful day and are truly an enchantment to all who love you,’ her grandmother wrote.
‘Today's special thing was Grandad's first real kiss from his favourite girl. You made him very happy today (as you do every day),’ her grandmother added.
The diary also contained predictions about Natalie's future, with her grandmother guessing, 'I'm sure you will be in a rock and roll band.’
The last pages Natalie shared were 'Love&Hugs, Me (Nana)' and 'What will we do next?'
The discovery of this diary has sparked a wave of emotional responses from readers, with many sharing their experiences of love and loss.
Some have even been inspired to start their diaries for their children or grandchildren, hoping to leave behind a similar legacy of love.
‘Ouch, never considered the possibility of being someone’s grandma one day and not being able to share it with my mum,’ one commented.
Another added, 'No matter how old you are or how long it’s been…you always want your mum.’
Meanwhile, a third said, 'Her being the first one to see you take your first steps, and she kept it a secret.’
Natalie responded that she had 'no idea' and would keep their secret 'for old times sake'.
Another user commented, 'Crying that she didn’t tell your mum about your first steps, she loves you and your mum so much more than you’d ever know!'
'Her wishing her mum could have met you [have] me unwell,’ another user wrote.
'“I wish my mother could get just one look at you” would ruin me,’ another added.
'To be loved is so crazy,' with someone else adding, '“What will we do next?” In her handwriting would be such a good tattoo if you’re into those!'
Another emotional viewer said, 'I love love. I love that she loved you so much. I love that she loved your parents so much as to not tell them about your first steps. I love that she still loved and thought about her own mum.’
One mum revealed, 'I started journaling to my daughter when she was born. I hope she treasures it someday.’
Another agreed, 'I write a diary to my daughter, and I always wondered if she'd want to read it. It's mostly about my love for her and what fun things we did that day.’
Fellow granddaughters also commented on the post.
'When I turned 21, my grandma gave me a book she had filled out, “All About Grandma,” when I was little. I didn't read it. I wanted to wait because I knew someday she'd be gone, and I'd want to learn new things about her,’ one said.
'So I waited until after she passed. It’s been 10+ years, and I still haven't read it all.’
Another admitted, 'I keep my grandma's cards just to read her handwriting. It makes me remember her voice more. Like she’s talking to me.’
There’s nothing more heartwarming than paying tribute to your loved ones, and what way to express your admiration for them by making their dreams a reality?
In a previous story, a granddaughter started a project to express her love for her grandmother, who dreamed of becoming a fashion designer but was forced to drop out of fashion school.
Read more about the story here.
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