Time to Be an Adult (Fast)

[Overlay]

My unmarried 21-year-old daughter (a junior in college on a full-ride scholarship) is apparently due to make me a grandfather next June.

I'll spare you the details, but this was totally unplanned (on my part, at least).

She'll be juggling a lot of balls (personal, academic, legal, professional, financial, and who knows how many others) for several years to come.

[Let's Roll]

My girlfriend was in a similiar situation when she was in college but with her Mom's love and support, she and her twins made it through just fine. It was rough but ok in the end. Just do the same with your daughter and grandchild.

[Jay Trotter]

My wife and I experienced a similar situation about a year and a half ago...............long story short, we now enjoy "the little guy" known as the apple of our eye!

Sometimes in life, we don't get to choose the time and the place but everything seems to happen for a reason when all is said and done. I wouldn't change a thiing.

Congratulations on becoming a Grandfather, especially if it is the first time. :ThmbUp:

[Stillriledup]

I have some young relatives who are looking for a free ride on a scholarship when they get college age, do you mind talking about how she was able to procure one of these coveted gems?

[Dave Schwartz]

Overlay,

From your post I am not entirely sure whether we should be offering congratulations or condolences.

I have both for you. Take your pick, my friend.


Dave

[Tape Reader]

Congratulations!
You will be given a "chosen soul." They pick us.
They are the greatest! I know.

[nijinski]

Best of Luck to your daughter and Congrats . These things often work out
and I have a feeling she will have the support she needs .

[Overlay]

I have some young relatives who are looking for a free ride on a scholarship when they get college age, do you mind talking about how she was able to procure one of these coveted gems?
She applied for and received a Robert Noyce scholarship, which I believe is a nationwide program (http://nsfnoyce.org) for students majoring in math or science. In her case, the scholarship covers her college costs, but obligates her to maintain certain minimum academic standards, and also, for each of the three years of scholarship assistance that she will receive, to commit to two years of teaching (for a total of six years) secondary-level math in a designated "high-need" school district (where there are not enough math teachers, or where math was not the primary field of study for those who are teaching it) after graduation.

[Stillriledup]

She applied for and received a Robert Noyce scholarship, which I believe is a nationwide program (http://nsfnoyce.org) for students majoring in math or science. In her case, the scholarship covers her college costs, but obligates her to maintain certain minimum academic standards, and also, for each of the three years of scholarship assistance that she will receive, to commit to two years of teaching (for a total of six years) secondary-level math in a designated "high-need" school district (where there are not enough math teachers, or where math was not the primary field of study for those who are teaching it) after graduation.

Thanks for the reply, appreciate it.

[Greyfox]

My unmarried 21-year-old daughter (a junior in college on a full-ride scholarship) is apparently due to make me a grandfather next June.



LOVE, LOVE, LOVE - grandchildren are gifts from God- how lucky you are.
I saw you on TV on Jeopardy or something like that. You did well.
But you looked like an "old fart" for your age.
This gift is the best thing that will happen to you! You'll be rejuvenated.

Greyfox

[Overlay]

Since my last post, my daughter had learned that she had, in fact, conceived twins, but, sadly, both have now resulted in miscarriages. My wife and I will be leaving for Oklahoma on Thursday to be with her for a few days.

[NJ Stinks]

So sorry for your loss, Overlay.

Wish there something more I could say or do....:(

[Dave Schwartz]

Tim, I am so sorry for your loss.

[Greyfox]

Sorry to hear the loss.

Have a good trip, and a Happy Christmas season.

Enjoy the NHL talent that is currently on the Oklahoma Barons while the NHL lockout is in place.

Greyfox

[Tom]

Very sad to hear - prayers to all.

[PaceAdvantage]

Sad news Tim...my sympathy goes out to you and your family...and thank you for sharing this with us...

[Steve 'StatMan']

So sorry too Tim, my prayers for all of you as well.

[sandpit]

My best to your family. My wife suffered a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, but God graced us the following year with a beautiful daughter who is now the best 12-year-old I could ever imagine. I hope your family is graced in a similar manner.

[boxcar]

Overlay, I'm grieved to hear of your loss and, especially your daughter's. I'll be keeping you in my prayers that God will be your Rock in this tough time.

Boxcar

[Capper Al]

Since my last post, my daughter had learned that she had, in fact, conceived twins, but, sadly, both have now resulted in miscarriages. My wife and I will be leaving for Oklahoma on Thursday to be with her for a few days.

Sorry to hear this.

[Shemp Howard]

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

[hcap]

Sorry Overlay. Best wishes

[pktruckdriver]

Sorry to hear, we'll have you all in our prayers.

Patrick

[cj's dad]

Sorry Tim !!This news has to be difficult/ God bless the family and your daughter !!

[Overlay]

My daughter's husband (the father of her miscarried twins), whom she subsequently married in June, 2013, and who is now 33 years old, went in for surgery Wednesday in response to what had been described as a "cyst" in his brain that had been detected during an MRI scan. Unfortunately, they found a malignancy that could not be completely removed.

He'll be starting on a program of both chemotherapy and radiation treatment. No clear prognosis yet. We'll just be taking it day-by-day. (At least my wife and I can always be available, as a result of having moved from Alabama to Oklahoma City in September of last year so we could be closer to them.) (His parents live in the area, also.)

[thaskalos]

My unmarried 21-year-old daughter (a junior in college on a full-ride scholarship) is apparently due to make me a grandfather next June.

I'll spare you the details, but this was totally unplanned (on my part, at least).

She'll be juggling a lot of balls (personal, academic, legal, professional, financial, and who knows how many others) for several years to come.
Our kids today are so eager to experience first-hand life's serious obstacles. And, the "smarter" they are...the sooner they seem to complicate their lives.

[thaskalos]

I apologize for the horribly inappropriate post I just submitted here. I was browsing this site on my phone, and mistakenly surmised that this was a new thread...to which I responded without reading the subsequent posts. Now that I realize my mistake, and the interpretation created by my previous response...I offer Overlay my sincere apologies...along with my prayers and best wishes for the ordeal that his family and he are currently going through.

It was beyond stupid of me to be so negligent...and to post without knowing what the topic really was here. It was INEXCUSABLE...but apologizing is the only thing I can do.

[Overlay]

My daughter and her husband (who also live in Oklahoma City) just informed me that they are expecting a baby (who would be the second grandchild for my wife and me), with a projected due date in late February, 2020. (Of course, we are hoping and praying that things go smoothly this time. It would be wonderful having a grandchild so close.) (My wife doesn't know yet. She's returning today from a four-week visit with our son and his wife in Boston, helping them out with their four-month-old daughter (whom I'll get to meet in October when she is christened) in preparation for my daughter-in-law returning to work. My daughter plans to break her news to my wife later this week.)

[boxcar]

Since my last post, my daughter had learned that she had, in fact, conceived twins, but, sadly, both have now resulted in miscarriages. My wife and I will be leaving for Oklahoma on Thursday to be with her for a few days.

You'll be in my prayers, brother. May God sustain you and your family , as he has promised

[Overlay]

Thank you for the thoughts, Doran, but those sad events occurred seven years ago. Read my latest post in the thread for the current state of affairs.

[Tom]

My daughter and her husband (who also live in Oklahoma City) just informed me that they are expecting a baby (who would be the second grandchild for my wife and me), with a projected due date in late February, 2020. (Of course, we are hoping and praying that things go smoothly this time. It would be wonderful having a grandchild so close.) (My wife doesn't know yet. She's returning today from a four-week visit with our son and his wife in Boston, helping them out with their four-month-old daughter (whom I'll get to meet in October when she is christened) in preparation for my daughter-in-law returning to work. My daughter plans to break her news to my wife later this week.)

Congratulations! :jump: