Couple handed unsuspecting grandma a scratch card — she had no idea it had the answer to all her prayers

Having children is a personal choice for any couple, but family members often have their own expectations. This is especially true for elderly relatives, like grandmothers and grandfathers, who eagerly express their desire to spend time with future grandchildren. A similar situation unfolded when two college sweethearts tied the knot, according to Comic Sands, and soon after, their "granny" began hoping for a new addition to the family. Content creator Sarah King—who goes by @sarahcelesteking on TikTok—took her time before finally sharing the big news with her grandmother, leaving her teary-eyed. A widely shared video captured the heartwarming moment when Sarah and her husband, Kevin, surprised the 76-year-old with a unique and wholesome pregnancy announcement—revealed through a scratch-off lottery ticket.

The footage began with “Granny” Rose Bell trying her luck like any other day. Kevin handed her the colorful scratch cards she adored, eagerly waiting for her to unveil the hidden surprise beneath the latex surface. As the grandmother scratched off the thin cardstock ticket, she never expected it to contain the news she had been waiting to hear from her grandkids. Notably, Rose had been asking the couple to have a baby since they were dating, even before they were officially married. Sarah and Kevin had delayed Rose’s persistent requests, asking her to be patient throughout their eight years together, according to the outlet. Unlike any other scratcher moment, this one was special for Rose, leaving her completely awestruck. When the grandmom finally read the big news, tears began rolling down her cheeks.

“We're having a baby!” Rose exclaimed in a broken voice, struggling to process the incredible announcement. She took a moment to absorb the long-awaited news of her granddaughter's pregnancy before letting her emotions flow. Still in disbelief, the elderly woman removed her glasses and looked upward, remembering God. “Thank you, Jesus Christ,” said the “granny,” raising her hands as a natural expression of inner admiration for the higher power. Meanwhile, Kevin was also seen thanking God for blessing the couple with a much-needed and beautiful change in their lives. Following the heartwarming moment, the grandmother prayed over Sarah's belly, wishing her and the baby good health.

Sarah’s own grandmother had passed away years earlier, making it especially meaningful for her to share this moment with “Granny.” “She has been asking us for years, and we were like, ‘Wait until we get married.’ We got married, and then she was like, ‘All right, you said when you were married … come on!’” the woman later told PEOPLE. “She (the granny) always tells me if you don’t do anything else, make sure you show him Christ. Show him who God is,” Sarah added. Meanwhile, the footage capturing Rose’s emotional reaction to the news managed to draw widespread attention on social media, melting the hearts of 782,500 viewers. Among the countless reactions, @shoelover99 commented, “She has been praying for this moment. You are all so blessed indeed.” “I'm waiting for my momma's and grandma's prayers to be answered. My husband and I have been trying for 14 years to have a baby. I'm holding on to my faith,” @mylifemystory80 added.

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