Amara calls from Vienna on a crisp October morning, her voice carrying an emotion we haven't heard in years.
"I need to tell you something," she says, video connecting to reveal her sitting beside a man we recognize as her longtime colleague, David Okonkwo, a Kenyan human rights lawyer she'd been quietly dating for the past two years. "We're getting married. And I'm pregnant."
The announcement lands with pure joy throughout our gathered family, Talia's hands flying to her mouth despite her careful energy management, genuine tears streaming freely.
"A baby," Talia breathes, considerable wonder evident throughout her expression. "A fifth generation."
"We wanted you both to hear it first," Amara says, genuine warmth evident despite the physical distance separating us. "Before we tell anyo
