”As her bond with the twins deepened, Julia felt an overwhelming responsibility to avert this impending scenario. That’s when she conceived of a plan and garnered the bravery to share it with me. I recall her anxiety distinctly, as she feared that I would dismiss her proposal as a ludicrous notion. After all, a youthful woman like her, marrying an aging man, certainly defies conventions, doesn’t it?
However, when Julia, with a great deal of courage, came to me with her plan, I found it nothing short of brilliant. It was an idea that encapsulated her genuine love for my grandchildren and her willing readiness to shoulder a considerable commitment.