'Christmas Gift': Widow Kathie Lee Gifford Got Emotional after Finding Out She'll Be Grandma Again
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Kathie Lee Gifford, 69, found out she'll be a grandma again within one year.
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When she became a grandma for the 1st time, she was a shocked son named his baby after his late dad.
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It's a new chapter for Kathie Lee's family after the death of her husband of 30 years.
The festive season always brings around a celebratory feeling. However, for Kathie Lee Gifford and her family, the celebrations are not around the holidays but instead focused on their family.
On December 16th, Kathie's daughter, Cassidy, shared a photo on Instagram that showed the family has something extra to celebrate around the fire this Christmas. The Gifford family is expanding once again.
Cassidy Gifford and Kathie Lee Gifford arrives at The COTA Awards (Celebration of the Arts) on September 15, 2018 in Malibu, California | Source: Getty Images
Cassidy shared a
that showed stockings hung by the fireplace. There was hers, her husband's, and in between those was a tiny stocking, indicating they would welcome a baby in June 2023. She said it gave them a reason to praise Jesus.
While Cassidy and her husband are happy, Kathie is also "thrilled" by the news. She shared the same photo as her daughter on Instagram and said the baby is a blessing to the entire Gifford family.
She also took to Twitter to share her thoughts on her children starting their own families. She said she took great joy in her children growing up, falling in love, getting married, and then bringing their own children into the world.
Many fans and friends of the family shared their thoughts with Kathie in the comments section of her post. One fan said:
"What a wonderful Christmas gift. Your heart must be so full."
Kathie's Emotional Reaction to First Grandchild's Birth and Name
On June 1 this year, Kathie took to Instagram to announce that her first grandchild had been born. She shared a photo of the happy family together in the hospital and mentioned that the baby's name was Frank Michael Gifford.
She then shared another photo of the baby and said she was apologetic for sharing the same snaps, but she couldn't help it as she loved her grandson that much. She also said she was excited by this new phase of her life.
Talking about the baby's name, Kathie revealed she was emotional when she was told that her grandson's name honored her late husband. She said she never got over losing her husband, and she was grateful her son had honored him.
Why Do These Babies Mean So Much to Kathie's Family?
Kathie and her husband shared children, Cody and Cassidy. They were a beautiful family until 2015 when Kathie's husband tragically passed away. It is something Kathie has often talked about grappling with, even now.
Cody Gifford, Kathie Lee Gifford and Cassidy Gifford arrive at the 2017 Summer TCA Tour - Hallmark Channel And Hallmark Movies And Mysteries at a private residence on July 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
Her children welcoming their own children has been an excellent new phase in life for Kathie to look forward to and enjoy while remembering and grieving for her beloved husband, who she considered a hero. She has often said she thinks of her grandchildren as miracles.
Now the family has something to celebrate and a baby whose name is a tribute to his grandfather. `we wish the Gifford family nothing but health, happiness, and love as they expand.
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