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Going to be a grandpa!

todd121
todd121 CSN Member Posts: 1,448 Member
in Kidney Cancer #1

I wanted to share good news with my friends here. I just found out I'm going to have my first grandchild in September. Woohoo!

Honestly, when I had my first tumor (and then the second two years after), I thought I wouldn't live to see a grandchild. When they told me, I must admit I cried. I think I'm going to be around to spoil a grandchild. I'm really excited about it.

So, know this. None of us knows how long we're going to be here. It's so easy when you have cancer or had cancer or are in that grey area of had it not-sure-its-gone, it's easy to fall into the trap of feeling sorry for yourself. I did it. I did it for a long time. I want you to know, it's ain't necessarily so the scary/sad stories you're telling yourself. Nobody knows what's going to happen tomorrow for sure for sure. So hold onto hope. Things can and do get better.

Todd

 

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  • Footstomper
    Footstomper CSN Member Posts: 1,237 Member
    #2
    I believe congratulations and

    I believe congratulations and libations are in order. Cheers.

     

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  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 CSN Member Posts: 1,310 Member
    #3
    So happy for you, Grandpa

    So happy for you, Grandpa Todd!! Congratulations!

    Big hugs

    Jojo

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  • foxhd
    foxhd CSN Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    edited February 2017 #4
    It's all fun and games

    until they become teenagers. I've got my 10 yo playing guitar and shooting pool. They are fun to teach and influence. You'll have a ball.

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  • icemantoo
    icemantoo CSN Member Posts: 3,362
    edited February 2017 #5
    More fun than children

    I have 5 of them. The youngest is 15, oldest will be 21 in 2 months. Not ready for the next generation yet. Many fond memories with each one.

     

     

    Icemantoo

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  • mrou50
    mrou50 CSN Member Posts: 389 Member
    #6
    Congrats

    That is great news enjoy every moment.

    Mark

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  • daisybud
    daisybud CSN Member Posts: 541 Member
    #7
    Congrats!

    So much fun!,  you will have a blast.  

    Kim

     

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  • Bay Area Guy
    Bay Area Guy CSN Member Posts: 624 Member
    #8
    Congrats Todd!  And spoiling

    Congrats Todd!  And spoiling grandkids is most definitely in the job description of grandparents. 

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  • Abunai
    Abunai CSN Member Posts: 173 Member
    edited February 2017 #9
    Awesome news, Todd.

    Awesome news, Todd.

    Congratulations!

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  • Kat23502
    Kat23502 CSN Member Posts: 179 Member
    #10
    Exciting news!

    Exciting news! Congratulations!!

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  • Srashedb
    Srashedb CSN Member Posts: 482 Member
    edited February 2017 #11
    Congratulations

    Todd: you are entering a life phase that is beyond description; we have 4, two from each son. The joy they bring to our lives is almost as good and in some ways better than having children.

    Sarah

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    edited February 2017 #12
    Congrats, Todd! That's so

    Congrats, Todd! That's so exciting. I'm really happy for you :)

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  • todd121
    todd121 CSN Member Posts: 1,448 Member
    #13
    Good News

    Catching up and reading and just realized I posted this news twice. I'm showing the symptoms of grandpa! Hahaha.

    Thanks everyone for your encouraging responses - on both threads.

    Hugs and hugs,

    Todd

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #14
    I thought I congratulated you

    I thought I congratulated you before but hey, how often do you get to be a first time grandpa? You're entitled to post it twice :)

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  • Steve.Adam
    Steve.Adam CSN Member Posts: 463 Member
    #15
    My congratulations too, Todd.

    My congratulations too, Todd.

    Steve.

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  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl CSN Member Posts: 760 Member
    edited February 2017 #16
    Grandkids are definitely worth...

    ...DOUBLE the congrats. You bet!

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  • hardo718
    hardo718 CSN Member Posts: 853 Member
    edited February 2017 #17
    SO happy for you

    Enjoy every little second.

    Donna~

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  • Allochka
    Allochka CSN Member Posts: 1,089 Member
    edited February 2017 #18
    Todd, wonderful, wonderful

    Todd, wonderful, wonderful news! Our Alice adores her grandpa :-) Get ready to carry him/her around a lot :-) I guess it is too early to tell if it's a boy or a girl, right?

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  • Pandabear1011
    Pandabear1011 CSN Member Posts: 123 Member
    edited March 2017 #19
    Congratulations, Todd!! I bet

    Congratulations, Todd!! I bet you're going to be an awesome Grandpa!!

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  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 CSN Member Posts: 638 Member
    edited March 2017 #20
    Congratulations

    What a great bit of news! Enjoy every second!

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  • marosa
    marosa CSN Member Posts: 334 Member
    edited March 2017 #21
    Congratulations Todd!

    You are in for a spin of icredible joy! These little ones melt one's heart!

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