Kathie Lee Gifford Welcomes First Granddaughter: A Heartwarming Tale
KATHIE LEE GIFFORD WELCOMES HER FIRST GRANDDAUGHTER, A NEW LEASE ON LIFE FOR THE 71-YEAR-OLD TV LEGEND
It's a brand new chapter for Kathie Lee Gifford! The 71-year-old television icon has just become a grandmother for the fourth time, and this little bundle of joy is something special. Meet Rosie Mae Wierda, born on Tuesday at 9:59 am to Cassidy, Kathie's daughter, and her husband Ben.
The new mom-to-be took to social media to share the exciting news with her friends and family, posting a heartwarming photo of her cradling her precious baby girl. "You are a million prayers answered, Rosie girl," she gushed. "We love you so much." Cassidy's sweet announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from their loved ones.
The arrival of little Rosie has brought a new wave of joy to the Gifford family, who have been through their fair share of ups and downs in recent years. Kathie Lee herself has been battling health issues, undergoing a serious hip replacement surgery last June that left her in agony. But despite her own challenges, she's beaming with pride at the arrival of her first granddaughter.
The Bible verse "I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him" from 1 Samuel 1:27 resonated deeply with Cassidy as she welcomed Rosie to the world. Her sister-in-law Erika, who is expecting their third child, couldn't help but gush about the new addition to the family, writing "Love our newest lil' perfect family member."
Actress Greer Grammer, daughter of actor Kelsey Grammer, was among the first to send her congratulations to Cassidy and Ben. "Congratulations sweet Cassidy!!!! And welcome to the world beautiful baby Rosie!!" she exclaimed.
But what's truly remarkable about this new addition is that it's not just a grandchild for Kathie Lee – it's also an opportunity for her to rediscover herself as a grandma. When we spoke with her on our sister publication, The Scholarly Note, back in 2022, she opened up about the joys of being a grandmother for the first time.
"Every moment is a gift," she told us at the time. "I knew I was going to love Frank instantly because I love babies... But this is my son's child – my husband's son's son – it's all such a beautiful tapestry of life and creation." And now, with Rosie's arrival, Kathie Lee gets to experience that same magic all over again.
As she navigated the challenges of motherhood with her own children, Kathie Lee has always been known for her unwavering optimism and faith. But as she welcomed her first granddaughter into the world, we caught up with her at a recent event in New York City, where she spoke about the importance of being there for loved ones during difficult times.
"Be there for people... whatever their journey is because it might change the next day," she cautioned, drawing on her own experience with love and loss. And as she looks to this new chapter in her life, we have no doubt that Kathie Lee Gifford will continue to spread joy and inspiration to all those around her.
The arrival of Rosie Mae Wierda has brought a fresh wave of happiness to the Gifford family, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this little bundle of joy. Congratulations to Cassidy, Ben, and Kathie Lee on this precious new addition – may she bring love, laughter, and countless memories to your lives!