A Heartfelt Conversation on Today
On Wednesday, June 5, Jenna Bush Hager found herself tearing up while sharing a deeply personal story with her co-host, Hoda Kotb, during an episode of Today. The touching moment unfolded after the pair watched a clip from designer Diane von Furstenberg's new Hulu documentary. The segment resonated with Jenna, prompting her to reflect on a poignant memory involving her grandfather.
Jenna, who is 42, shared how she spent an evening with her grandpa, recalling the moment when he leaned over to her and whispered, “Don’t forget to enjoy the game.” At the time, her grandfather was struggling to speak, making the moment even more powerful. Jenna explained how this advice struck her as profoundly meaningful, especially as she was at the beginning of her own journey while her grandfather was nearing the end of his.
Who Was Jenna Talking About?
While Jenna didn't explicitly mention whether she was referring to her late grandfather, President George H. W. Bush, or her late grandpa Harold Welch, the essence of her message remained clear. The former first daughter revealed how much this advice meant to her, especially during a time when she was navigating her own life journey.
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As Jenna wiped away tears, she continued, “And it was at the end of his life, sort of the beginning of mine, and to hear somebody who had done everything say, ‘Don’t forget to be in it, to enjoy it, to be a part of it,’ I’ll never forget it.” Her heartfelt words left an impact not only on Hoda but also on the audience watching the segment.
A Message for Everyone
Jenna's emotional reflection didn't stop there. She extended her grandfather's advice to everyone listening, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment. “It’s what I want to tell all of us,” she said, prompting Hoda to respond, “While we are in the middle of it right now!”
Jenna agreed, acknowledging that life can be challenging and filled with tedious moments. However, she encouraged everyone to embrace those moments, reminding them that even the mundane aspects of life hold beauty. Her words were a powerful reminder to cherish every moment, no matter how small.
Hoda, ever the supportive co-host, offered her encouragement as Jenna continued to share her thoughts, her voice trembling with emotion. “What great advice from him, because you always wonder, at the end, what are you saying, like after you’ve lived a whole life…” Hoda said, to which Jenna responded, “He also wrote us the most beautiful letters when he was in his 70s, 80s, about being together. About how all he wanted was us to come home, and that was what brought him the most joy, was to be surrounded by his grandkids and his family.”
Hoda Praises Jenna for Her Vulnerability
As the segment drew to a close, Hoda praised Jenna for her vulnerability. “That was really beautiful what you said. That was really, really beautiful what you said,” Hoda explained, her voice filled with admiration for her co-host’s courage in sharing such a personal story.
Just days before this emotional segment, Jenna had opened up about another significant change in her life. She revealed that she had recently moved out of her NYC apartment with her husband, Henry Hager, and their children, Mila, Poppy, and Hal. “We moved two years ago, and it was really hard for me,” Jenna said on Today on Monday, June 3. “It was very hard, I didn’t expect it to be so hard, but there was one night we sat on our couch in the empty apartment – all of us, the family.”
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