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Things are happening in this neck of the woods...

Little Jake at 1 week...
Oh my gracious.....he's just beautiful Stephen. Beautiful. Lovely daughter as well. Beaufitul photography as usual.

Their lucky to have you in their lives....I'm sure you'll be a strong influence in his life. Be proud.....no matter the circumstances.

Congratulations, your daughter is beautiful and your grandson is just precious!! I too was an unwed mother with my first son and while his father and I have married and are going to have our third child I do believe I would have managed just fine on my own. Your daughter looks like a very smart girl and only wants what's best for that little guy, I bet they will be just fine. Congrats again you have a beautiful family!!Hi Bodak,

You have a beautiful family. The babies are sent here to keep the joy alive.

I understand what you mean but I think they will be just fine.

All I had was my grandpa too and grandma and mom. I think some men are still boys emotionally and would just make things worse if they stuck around, not all, some.

My grandpa saw me to adulthood. He loved me unconditionally and that gave me the courage to take on many challenges. I feel really really blessed to have had him. I met my dad 30 years later and was so happy it was my grandpa who stood in for him.

I called my grandpa Pops too. He called me Shell, hence my screen name shelly. He had flaws so my 86 yo grandma reminds me, but all I can remember is I was lucky to have him.

Hi Stephen, Congrats on your beautiful grandson, and your sweet daughter! You are so wonderful to care as much as you do, as in this world we live in there is a lot of uncaring people. I am sure they will be fine with you around to guide them and make them happy, regards Janie. Congratulations Pop! Things have a way of working out. That is a beautiful picture of your daughter and grandson. He looks like quite the happy baby! Best wishes to all! Good looking little fellow there. I can also understand what you mean about having a father around. My dad left us when I was about 7 years old but, when I became very sick, which then turned out to be JRA he and my mom worked things out and he came back after about two years. They never remarried but he was back at least.

I'd love to have kids but I'm so scared of what health problems they may have from being on so many toxic meds in my life. I have a nephew that is 1 1/2 years old that will have to do for us. I had him today and bought him a nice, new noisy toy to take home to mommy and daddy. They are going to hate me so much!

Bob

What a beautiful family you are blessed with !!!

I've always felt that we get what we need and we need what we get....

congratulations....... there's nothing better than grandchildren......

What a beautiful family!!! No worries as to a pops - they have you and you obviously have a beautiful perspective, as your posts show us! I lost my dad at age 8 and my granddad stepped in wonderfully. Love is all important. Congrats!!! Bob, you are a stinker with your noisy toy!!! (I find that toys with loads of pieces work well when they get wise to the noisy toys!) Bodak: I totally agree with babs10!

The little "tacker" is sooooooo happy because he knows he has been placed in the hearts and hands of a wonderful family - chosen just for him. "Gentle Hugs"
watchingwolf2009-01-24 23:45:10

Bodak, I understand. Two of my sons have children "out of wedlock" and it makes me sad. I love my 2 year old grandson and 8 month old grandaughter with all my heart and will do anything I can for them. My wish for them would be the knowledge that mom and dad were working together to create a happy, secure home. Both couples are trying. I'm so protective over these grandbabies, I wish I could keep them from hurt. But all we can do is love them and always be there for them. Your family is precious and I'm sure you'll be a wonderful grampa.

Thanks for your encouragement.

I have no doubts that the father loves this little one very much and wants to be involved in his upbringing.
I won't go into further details but it is all very awkward at the moment.

Thanks again.

Your grandson is just beautiful. Things do happen for a reason and as you give us so much beauty in your photography this has to have an effect on your daughter in her life. She will be fine I am sure.Hugs and congrats - he's beautiful!

Pip

Beautiful baby! Congratulations

Bodak, your daughter and grandbaby are both beautiful. Things have a way of working out. It is hard when we realize that at some point we as parents lost control of what our children do or don't do. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised how things will work themselves out. Count your blessing, the baby and mother appear to be happy and healthy. I wish you all the happiness and joy a grandchild brings into your life.

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