Future great-grandfather’s emotional response to pregnancy news
A Canadian man has gone viral after his emotional reaction to his granddaughter’s pregnancy news and won the hearts of thousands of viewers.
Harry Rollo Sr was surprised with the news in a video posted to Facebook page Love What Matters.
The video shows granddaughter Bianca Rollo of Ontario giving her “Papa” a T-shirt with printed words “Great grandpa to be… December 2017” on US Father’s Day.
“Oh no! Really?” the 85-year-old exclaimed, before breaking down and covering his face with his hands.
Bianca then approaches him for a heartfelt hug.
The video has been viewed over one million times.
In the caption Bianca explained her special relationship with her grandfather as the firstborn.
She wrote, "I am the first grandchild. So my Papa and I have a special bond, different from my brother and sister. Growing up, we would always do things together. Go on boat rides, go fishing, garage sale shopping, motorcycle rides, ice cream outings.”
“We had a lot in common and always had a lot of fun together. I was very excited to share the news that my husband and I were expecting with him because I knew how happy he would be that he would get to 're-live' our relationship with his future grandchild.”
“My grandmother (Baba) passed away in 2008 and over the last few years something has been missing in our family. Even though I know nothing will replace her, it makes me so happy to be able to bring new life into our family."
“This is the reaction my 85-year-old Papa had when we told him we were expecting his first great grandchild. He loves t-shirts so we made him one for Father's Day that said, ‘GREAT GRANDPA to be...December 2017’. My Papa loves his grandkids and I'm so excited for him to meet his great grandchild in December."