I read somewhere that airports are story-making factories: People waiting to watch their loved ones walk further and further away from them until they can no longer be seen. Today is my turn … you with a backpack filled with dreams, on your way to another continent, and me with my memories bidding you farewell, not knowing when I will… Read More »Airports: A gateway to ambiguous loss
ʼn Grootouer word gebore wanneer ʼn kleinkind gebore word. Die verkryging van die eretitel: Ouma of Oupa, word deur talle grootouers gesien as een van die mees betekenisvolle emosionele gebeurtenisse in hulle lewens. Tog kan die merkwaardige aankondiging dat jy ʼn grootouer gaan word getemper word deur hartseer, veral wanneer die verwagtende ouers – jou kinders – kontinente en selfs… Read More »ʼn Virtuele rooi suigstokkie vir my kleinkind
When a child is born, so is a grandparent. The transition to earning the honorary title of granny or grandpa is perceived by grandparents as one of the most meaningful and emotional events in their lives – an important life-affirming experience. Yet, the remarkable announcement that you are going to be a grandparent may be tempered with sadness, particularly when the expectant parents – your… Read More »A virtual red lollipop for my grandchild