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OT..Proud Papa

jabam
jabam Posts: 1,829
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Just wanted to share a proud moment in my life. I don't know anyone on this forum personally, but I know you are all good people. So just wanted to share this. 

My oldest son (27) just called me and told me he finally got hired full time working for Pepsi. I know that doesn't seem like much to most people, but it is a huge step in his life and mine. We have had a strained relationship for a long time, he made some bad choices and I let him know he was screwing up.
Hence the bad relationship. It wasn't all his fault, I was learning how to be a parent and didn't always do the right thing. He had a daughter (she is an angel) when he was 21 and didn't always do the right thing by her. Got into drugs and wasn't a good father. He found a women who believed in him and got married, and slowly started to turn his life around. Long story short, he has turned his life around and this promotion is a big step for him! 

When hen he called and was telling about his promotion, I went to tears, I'm not one prone to do that. So it made me realize how important family is, and how much I love my kids.

Love your family, support them and believe in them. Life is good!



Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Awesome!!!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
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  • ChrisgrillsSTLMO
    ChrisgrillsSTLMO Posts: 399
    Very happy for you and your family. Sometimes the pace of the steps is not what we want, but the taking of the steps is the reward. All the best to you and him!

    Cheers,

    Chris
    St. Louis, MO
    Unit 1: LBGE, cedar table Unit 2:Akorn
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    Congrats. Huge news. 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    Always glad to read the good news! Enjoy the moment!

    and if I hd to guess, I would say there was likely some spiritual healing along the way for him? Following Christ has turned my life from meaningful to purposeful 
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Family is first, congrats to you and your family.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    @NPHuskerFL   @ Chubbs.   Thanks
    @ChrisSTLMO.    You are so right! All these years we have been praying for that one small step and it has paid off!
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    slovelad said:
    Always glad to read the good news! Enjoy the moment!

    and if I hd to guess, I would say there was likely some spiritual healing along the way for him? Following Christ has turned my life from meaningful to purposeful 
    Yes his wife is a devout catholic as are we, I'm sure it has made an impact
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    @Hotch....thanks!
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,887
    I have a ways to go before I'm in your shoes (at least in terms of the timeline), but I do know that blood is thicker than water. Very cool to hear that your son is doing well, and that you're there to share in the good times.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Thanks great to hear. I'm a big believer in second chances, glad to see him turning things around for the better.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,882
    jabam said:
    Yes his wife is a devout catholic as are we, I'm sure it has made an impact
    In my mind there is no question of it.


    jabam said:
     All these years we have been praying for that one small step and it has paid off!
    I'm glad to hear this brother. 

    Hotch said:
    Family is first
    So true my friend. So true.

    @jabam 
    Glad to hear that things are looking up my friend. Enjoy it sir. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    I am so happy for your family @jabam. Family is the most important thing in my life. Without them I would be lost. 

    I am so glad you and your son are back on good terms. I went through a rough patch with with my dad in my 20's where I was disowned for a couple of years. 

    Slowly but surely we worked it out and everything is ok now. I have said it before, and I have said it again. A good woman will make a good man, and a bad one will ruin a good man. I am glad he has a good one. 

    With Thanksgiving upon us this is the perfect time of year for this blessing. Be well my friend. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,426
    At some point we all go through trials with our kids and it is so wonderful when that make that turnaround as our son did 10 or so years ago.  So glad for you and hope it continues in the direction it's started.
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    @johnkitchens ...I have a feeling this will be a thanksgiving to be remembered! My two younger children know the strain and will be happy to see their bro again!!
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    SGH said:
    jabam said:
    Yes his wife is a devout catholic as are we, I'm sure it has made an impact
    In my mind there is no question of it.


    jabam said:
     All these years we have been praying for that one small step and it has paid off!
    I'm glad to hear this brother. 

    Hotch said:
    Family is first
    So true my friend. So true.

    @jabam 
    Glad to hear that things are looking up my friend. Enjoy it sir. 
    Things are looking up! In every sense of the word 
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    Drugs can ruin lives, I'm glad he got his turned around and has a good job. Congrats

    Ps I misread this as proud NEW papa lol!
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    I hope and pray I will be able to deliver the same news myself someday. I am dealing with a similar situation. 
    Enjoy your blessing.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    YukonRon said:
    I hope and pray I will be able to deliver the same news myself someday. I am dealing with a similar situation. 
    Enjoy your blessing.

    Just keep believing, I am praying for you and your family!
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    @jabam   Good for you, thanks for sharing.
    Phoenix 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    That's great.  It's never too late to change your life.  I'm living proof of that.  Congrats to your son.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • Egghead_Daron
    Egghead_Daron Posts: 862
    I too can relate but from the son's perspective. I had a rough patch in my life that included drugs and women. I too had a strained relationship with my father. I can tell with complete confidence in my case that one of the proudest moments of my life was when I could sit down with my father and reflect on where I was to the successes I enjoy in life now. @jabam I am guessing your son probably also enjoyed pleasing his father just as much as he is enjoying his renewed life. Be thankful for a good son and be proud of sticking to your beliefs in parenting. It clearly worked. And @YukonRon hang in there and continue strong parenting. Your son will appreciate it and thank you when he makes that turn too.

    LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
    Columbus IN
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    @Egghead_Daron ....thank you! And congrats to you!  Your story is an inspiration for me, I feel good today! 

    Thanks @blasting

    @GATraveller thank you!
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Awesome story.  @jabam

    @YukonRon hang in there man. 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    @theyolksonyou @jabam  @Egghead_Daron
    Thank you.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    Awesome... Good for your son and you :)
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    We are all wishing you the best @YukonRon. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    johnkitchens said:
    We are all wishing you the best @YukonRon. 
    I did not mean to hijack this thread, I was trying to lend support, in an obvious, and poorly worded response, on my behalf. For that I apologize.
    This forum is the best. The people that make this forum up are the best. I appreciate all the help given, and if I started today, and worked everyday to repay the kindness given here, I would die of old age, before I could repay even half, of what you folks, have provided for me.
    @johnkitchens thank you for your kindness. You people are above and beyond. That is a blessing to us all.

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • platypusrex
    platypusrex Posts: 225
    @jabam That's awesome, thanks for sharing. I'll toast you and your son tonight!
    LBGE, platesetter, Stoker wifi, StokerX Mac software, Pit Pal for iOS, @HerringBigEgg on Twitter, joined forum in 2008
    Austin, TX
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  • Raymont
    Raymont Posts: 710
    Very good news! 

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    Nashville, TN

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