This article tells the story of Maha al-Rubaie, a 56-year-old woman in Gaza who has become the guardian of her infant great-nephew, Hamza, after his entire immediate family was killed in Israeli strikes. Maha had previously raised Hamza’s father, and now she faces the immense challenge of caring for a child born amid war, surviving with oxygen deprivation, seizures, and limited medical care. The piece highlights Maha’s relentless devotion, sleepless nights, and physical hardships as she navigates life in a devastated region, while also exploring her hopes for Hamza’s future. It is a deeply human story of resilience, intergenerational caregiving, and survival amid conflict, showing the emotional and practical realities of raising children in extreme circumstances.