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re: Why is the Grandfather-grandson relationship so special?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:15 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:15 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My paternal grandfather was a great influence in my young life. Worked with him every summer and spent a lot of time with him as an adult. Would give anything to go back for even just a day. He only had 3 grandkids and my cousin lived across the country so really no competition for his attention.
My maternal grandfather told great stories about his life, from early childhood in very rural Louisiana to some about WW2 to his working life in the 50s and 60s. He took me home from school a lot when I was 15-16 and let me drive his truck. But he had 10 grandchildren that lived within 20 miles and he tried but I never felt especially close to him.
I think back in the day grandfathers were relatively young and were easier going then stressed out fathers.
My dad was my step brothers sons best friend. They did everything together. I wished my son woulda had that chance before he died.
My maternal grandfather told great stories about his life, from early childhood in very rural Louisiana to some about WW2 to his working life in the 50s and 60s. He took me home from school a lot when I was 15-16 and let me drive his truck. But he had 10 grandchildren that lived within 20 miles and he tried but I never felt especially close to him.
I think back in the day grandfathers were relatively young and were easier going then stressed out fathers.
My dad was my step brothers sons best friend. They did everything together. I wished my son woulda had that chance before he died.
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Posted on 10/9/20 at 8:10 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My grandparents raised me. Have always called him Pawpaw but he's my dad. Love that man so much it hurts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 8:33 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Idk, maybe it was seeing the future future of your blood.
And they tend to be retired and have time to hang out and watch you when the rents go on vacation. And if you don't see them weekly or even monthly they might spoil you a bit. And I'm not talking about crazy stuff. Like get you ice cream or make a little toy gun that shoots rubber bands type shite.
My grandfathers had two completely diff personalities but they were both WWII vets and I just respected them.
And they tend to be retired and have time to hang out and watch you when the rents go on vacation. And if you don't see them weekly or even monthly they might spoil you a bit. And I'm not talking about crazy stuff. Like get you ice cream or make a little toy gun that shoots rubber bands type shite.
My grandfathers had two completely diff personalities but they were both WWII vets and I just respected them.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 8:59 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
One of my grandfathers died when I was 1, and the other one was an a-hole who I was never close to and couldn’t care less about.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:28 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My dad's father was buried on my first birthday so I never got to know him and my mom's father, while he was a good man.. Fought in WWII. I never had a real close relationship with him. I was one of twenty-two grandkids so there was little opportunity to have a truly close relationship with him, but he was a good example of how a man is supposed to be.
He was a hard worker. Even after he retired he was always working, whether it was in his barn with his horses, going out to help someone with their AC (he had am AC business on side of his regular job in a plant and when he retired from the plant, he also retired from his AC business, but would go help friends and family when they needed help), on the tractor mowing, in the woods, which was his land, doing something, etc.. He and my grandmother raised 8 kids and lived in the house he built after he came home from the war. He was a man of faith and did not miss attending Mass on Sunday until he was no longer able to drive. It didn't matter how bad the weather was, how he felt, etc. He never made an excuse as to why he couldn't attend mass. While I am not a religious man, there is something to be said about his commitment to his faith.
If there was any extra time during the day he enjoyed painting and doing wood work, but he literally did not stop from sun up to sun down. And it was good to have been around someone like that. I am pretty sure that's where I got my need to always be doing something.. Even if its posting on a message board. But I always have to be doing something..
He was a hard worker. Even after he retired he was always working, whether it was in his barn with his horses, going out to help someone with their AC (he had am AC business on side of his regular job in a plant and when he retired from the plant, he also retired from his AC business, but would go help friends and family when they needed help), on the tractor mowing, in the woods, which was his land, doing something, etc.. He and my grandmother raised 8 kids and lived in the house he built after he came home from the war. He was a man of faith and did not miss attending Mass on Sunday until he was no longer able to drive. It didn't matter how bad the weather was, how he felt, etc. He never made an excuse as to why he couldn't attend mass. While I am not a religious man, there is something to be said about his commitment to his faith.
If there was any extra time during the day he enjoyed painting and doing wood work, but he literally did not stop from sun up to sun down. And it was good to have been around someone like that. I am pretty sure that's where I got my need to always be doing something.. Even if its posting on a message board. But I always have to be doing something..
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:42 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My parents were high school sweethearts. They hated each other.
Both my grandfathers were friends and taught me so many things about so much.
I believe that without them I would not be where I am today. Both of them were there when I caught my first fish, shot my first duck, my first deer, my first beer, and so many other firsts.
I followed the footsteps of one of them minus going to war and remember things every day that they taught me.
I have a hard hat from one that he wore daily and a crescent wrench from the other that was used daily. Those two items are the most valuable objects that I own. Both might sell at a garage sale for 25 cents combined.
Both my grandfathers were friends and taught me so many things about so much.
I believe that without them I would not be where I am today. Both of them were there when I caught my first fish, shot my first duck, my first deer, my first beer, and so many other firsts.
I followed the footsteps of one of them minus going to war and remember things every day that they taught me.
I have a hard hat from one that he wore daily and a crescent wrench from the other that was used daily. Those two items are the most valuable objects that I own. Both might sell at a garage sale for 25 cents combined.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:07 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I can’t explain it, but my grandson is almost 2, and we have a bond that is stronger than anything I have experienced. I’m just rolling with it and enjoying the ride.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:12 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Grandfather died at 92 last October. Still haven’t gotten though it. Been a rough almost year
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:42 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Never knew my father... my grandpa was the closest thing I had to a father. I miss him.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 11:45 pm
Posted on 10/10/20 at 1:27 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Grandchildren are God's way of letting you have revenge on your kids.
Posted on 10/10/20 at 6:38 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Grandfather grandson relationship is so special because as a father you don't get to sit back and relax with your own kids. Too busy with work etc. As a grandparent usually you are retired and , never having much time with your own son, want to make sure to spend as much time as much as possible with your grandson. Plus you maybe trying to correct things you did wrong raiding your own son.
Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:14 am to Jeb Busch Lite
I never had a chance to meet my grandfathers- both were born in the 1870's and died in the 1940's. I never even saw a picture of them until the last 10 years, so I can only imagine what it would have been like to talk with them. At least I was close with my Dad, who died at 95 three years ago, the loss has still affected me since his mind was so sharp, even in his 90's. I have grandsons now, but so far the relationships have not been strong, but that is due to many issues. I hope to change that at some point in the future, since I am not getting any younger! Funny thing is, my Dad, had a closer relationship with my grandkids, he was more forgiving of their problems, always saying it wasn't their fault for issues within my daughters lives...
Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:37 am to Jeb Busch Lite
My paternal grandfather died before I was born. My maternal grandfather is a bit distant. But my maternal maternal great grandfather was my most favorite person of my life. He had been through all the shite of early 20th century America. Told me awesome stories, got me into coin collecting. Quirky AF but just all around my most favorite guy. I also deeply loved my paternal grandmother. He and her both died within about a year of one another when I was 12 or so and I was just crushed. Never really recovered from it tbh.
Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:43 am to Jeb Busch Lite
My paw paw never held a child until I was born. And he had multiple kids and a few dozen grandkids at that point.
I was his shadow, and a very practical child as a result.
I'd give anything to sit at his kitchen table and share a pot of coffee.
I was his shadow, and a very practical child as a result.
I'd give anything to sit at his kitchen table and share a pot of coffee.
Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:50 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Because by the time their grandfathers they soften up.... and largely don’t want to see any mistakes they made repeated
Which is another compounding reason boy from fatherless homes are at a huge disadvantage is that now nearly all of those are grandfather less too
And great grandfather less
I shudder to think of how I would have turned out without my grandfathers or great grandfathers
Which is another compounding reason boy from fatherless homes are at a huge disadvantage is that now nearly all of those are grandfather less too
And great grandfather less
I shudder to think of how I would have turned out without my grandfathers or great grandfathers
This post was edited on 10/10/20 at 10:55 am
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