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re: Why is the Grandfather-grandson relationship so special?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:56 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:56 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
A lot of times grandfathers are retired and have a lot of time to spend with their grandsons, as where dads are caught up in the grind.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 4:12 pm to The Spleen
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I was much, much closer to my grandmother than my grandfather.
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My grandmother died in 1986 and I think about her nearly every day. I cried for 2 or 3 days when she died.
I usually despise everything you post, but I am in the same boat here minus the drunk grandfather.
He died when I was 4. But my Grandmother was my second mom in reality. I’ll just say it’s been over a decade since she passed, and I legit still think about her everyday really.
Regardless of GF/GM, the connection is they know shite. They lived it and try to pass on wisdom no matter what. I miss her so much.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 4:22 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Unfortunately, both my grandfathers passed before I was born. Be lucky to have had them in your life.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 4:51 pm to phutureisyic
I'll explain my feelings about my 2 grand kids ....granddaughter 4 & grandson 2...this way: I had just finished my last, out of 32, radiation treatments for prostate cancer, & there is a cancer treatment tradition where the patient rings a large bell to celebrate, out in the hall. My son & daughter in law were there, each holding one in their arms. My grand daughter looked at me & said, unprompted & unexpectedly, "PaPa, you'll be able to see us grow up now". That feeling is beyond description.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:00 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I was close to my maternal grandfather. He died at age 64 a few days before his birthday. That was over 50 years ago and I still think about him everyday.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:05 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My first grandson is 2. My second is 3 months old. I’ve never met him due to C-19. He’s in England. My third is coming in December. I have time and money now, which I didn’t when I raised my son, with whom I have a great relationship, BTW. I’m going to take those grandkids camping, hiking, sailing, snowboarding, hunting kiteboarding and to ball games.
Mainly, I’m unencumbered by the responsibility of shaping them. I can just listen, advise and enjoy. You get out of life what you put in. I plan to invest a lot over the rest of my years. Hopefully when my time is up they will react the way you did.
Mainly, I’m unencumbered by the responsibility of shaping them. I can just listen, advise and enjoy. You get out of life what you put in. I plan to invest a lot over the rest of my years. Hopefully when my time is up they will react the way you did.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 5:07 pm
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:11 pm to Penrod
I loved both of my grandmothers, they were bot sweethearts, but I really miss my grandfather. He was actually my mom's stepfather, but to me he was just "grandaddy," and I loved hanging out with him. He's been gone for many years now, but I still miss him and think of him often.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:19 pm to Keltic Tiger
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My grand daughter looked at me & said, unprompted & unexpectedly, "PaPa, you'll be able to see us grow up now". That feeling is beyond description.
Damn man. Crazy how a 4 year comprehends that
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:35 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I would give up an appendage to be able to talk to either of my grandfathers for a month. One of them died in 1936 and was a WWI vet. My other grandfather died in 1974 and i never really had a conversation with him since i was just a 15 year old brat and saw him maybe every other month. Damn shame. I don't have grandchildren that can speak yet so buying time.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:37 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I've never had a grandfather. Both passed shortly before I was born. I often think about what it would be like.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:51 pm to Train is comin
Yea, even the 3 radiation therapists, who treat cancer patients by 1000's, were teary eyed at that comment. Grandson or granddaughter, if you don't spend more time with them, it's your loss. Make the time.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:58 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My dads father passed away when my dad was 14 so I was never able to meet him. My mother’s dad passed away when I was 9. What I remember about him was that he was never mad, always smiling and happy to us. He used to love wrestling and I would always draw the Indian Wrestler Tatanka for him. I wish we would have had more time together.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:04 pm to Keltic Tiger
My dad’s dad died when I was almost a teenager I think. And he was a drunk piece of shite for the most part, so he wasn’t in my life at all really. My mom’s dad died when I was like 4 or 5 and I have some memories of him but now very many. One thing I’ve always wished is that I had closer relationships with my grandfathers (one of them anyway). I loved my mom’s mom but wasn’t what I would call “close” to her. But my dad’s mom is awesome and I have a million fond memories of her growing up. She just made 97 a couple weeks ago and I’m gonna be a fricking disaster once she finally goes. It won’t be pretty.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:04 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I was lucky enough that my maternal grandpa lived with us until he died (paternal grandpa died when my dad was a kid)
I was the middle child - so mom went shopping with big sis, dad went boy places with little bro - so I got pawpaw!!! It was great he taught me to play cards, he said I made the best sandwiches, snd I always got a sip of his beer! when his cancer meds got him all crazy he always knew it was me - he’d get my mom confused with his long-dead sister, He didn’t even remember my dad, he’d talk to things that weren’t there - but for some reason he always knew it was me
When he died I got so sick - I had pneumonia, bronchitis, allergic reactions to everything - I think it was just my grief - I was only 11
My dad never got to see his grandkids, and my husband’s parents don’t speak to us - so my kids have my mom - which they think is pretty cool
I was the middle child - so mom went shopping with big sis, dad went boy places with little bro - so I got pawpaw!!! It was great he taught me to play cards, he said I made the best sandwiches, snd I always got a sip of his beer! when his cancer meds got him all crazy he always knew it was me - he’d get my mom confused with his long-dead sister, He didn’t even remember my dad, he’d talk to things that weren’t there - but for some reason he always knew it was me
When he died I got so sick - I had pneumonia, bronchitis, allergic reactions to everything - I think it was just my grief - I was only 11
My dad never got to see his grandkids, and my husband’s parents don’t speak to us - so my kids have my mom - which they think is pretty cool
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:10 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My grandfathers died before I could have a real relationship with them
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:10 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Wish I could talk to my grandparents again
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.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:24 pm to soccerfüt
quote:I always thought the mom was hotter.
Shot off with regularity to Susan Dey.
One of the original tv milfs.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 6:30 pm
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.
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