Who You Gonna Call, Not Ghostbusters
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
August 26, 2016 9:10pm CST
When we need help these days we pretty much know who to call. Our grandson Alex. He is 22 almost 23 years old, He works full time, he is in an apprenticeship so works long hours. He will be a Tool and Die man when he is done.
Yesterday, Al was having trouble with the new hose for the pool filter. I sent Alex a text at work and asked him if he could stop over after work. He said yes but he was going to Cabelas right after work and then he would be over.
He came even earlier than I expected and within a few minutes he had helped his grandpa solve the problem. I offered to take him out to dinner for thank him. He loves Chinese so we went off to try out a new restaurant in the next town.
He just called me tonight to tell me he will be over tomorrow to take something to the dump for grandpa. we are so blessed to have this grandson to help us.
Who do you call when you need help at your house?
The picture is Alex and his little brother Jack!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
We have been very blessed in the grandson department, in all we have 6.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
@MarymargII lol My daughter's 5 boys all look very much alike, Jack is just a smaller, younger version of Alex lol I was a grandmother when I was 38.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Aug 16
@BelleStarr I had kids a little later (in my early thirties) so do not have many grandkids... so wonderful you get that kind of help from a young man like that- They both look sweet together!
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@Juliaacv (48415)
• Canada
27 Aug 16
I love reading discussions about your grandsons, they are so rich with love.
And this one is no different.
You've done a fantastic job raising your own children and co-raising your grandchildren that they can be relied upon like this
Our son is our go to person for help, if my husband cannot figure it out, and funny enough, our son calls on Dad when he cannot figure something out or when he wants a helping hand getting a job done. They work well together and have a lot of fun in the process.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
Thank you, I am so proud of all these grandkids, they are all unique and special in their own ways. Alex's brothers are the lawn people we get to hep, two of them were here last week, Brandon and Josh and Christian will come whenever we ask. Jack now that little pip is another issue lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
@Juliaacv lol He will indeed have some big shoes, with 4 older brothers. Josh is the closest in age at 9 years older.
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@Juliaacv (48415)
• Canada
27 Aug 16
@BelleStarr There being the age difference between Jack and his older brothers, he'll have some pretty big shoes to fill when the older ones leave the nest and have their own yards and homes to tend to. I hope that little pip is paying attention!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
A brother in law is a good thing, in Florida, that is what we have too!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
Unfortunately, hubs just can't solve problems anymore. Parkinson's is a funny disease and it does affect how you think. He used to be able to figure anything out but not now.
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@jstory07 (134433)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 Aug 16
@BelleStarr That is sad but at least you have your grandson to help.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Aug 16
@jstory07 Yes we do and it makes it much easier to just carry on like normal.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Aug 16
Yes I wish we had a condo at least where the outdoor work would be taken care of.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
31 Aug 16
@BelleStarr That would be nice, wouldn't it? I don't do yardwork anymore but I wouldn't mind a little gardening.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
28 Aug 16
Mostly ourselves or neighbours . Its great to have a grandson like yours.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Aug 16
Yes I think it is and he has brothers so we are covered for years to come.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
28 Aug 16
@BelleStarr Yes, indeed . Its to your credit that you have brought up such a loving family.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
28 Aug 16
I'm in rented property so my landlords are responsible for any maintainance or changes to the property - they are coming in the next few days to put book shelves in for me and finish carpeting up my bathroom
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Aug 16
Ah that is great, we own our own home so have to do everything.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Aug 16
That is great your grandson is so responsible and helpful to you. My husband is real handy and does those things around the house that breaks or needs repairing.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
My husband used to but the Parkinson's has affected how his brain figures things out
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Aug 16
Thank you, God is good to us old folks and Alex is too!!
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
27 Aug 16
I am afraid it is DIY here in this house. Glad your grandson is so kind and helpful to you.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Aug 16
You are wonder woman!! lol Though I have to admit in the last couple of years I have gotten much handier myself.
@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
27 Aug 16
Your grandson sounds like a very handy guy to have around. I try to handle a lot of stuff myself. My grandfather is a good resource for advice, even if he's unable to do many physical activities.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
I used to have my brothers too but now one is in Atlanta and one is in Vermont. My sons and son-in-law are all handy too but often very busy.
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@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
27 Aug 16
@BelleStarr I'm sure that makes you appreciate your grandson even more, since the other family isn't around as much.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Aug 16
You are lucky your mom will try electric or plumbing, I am not at all handy that way.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
I always did call my hubs but these days he is less able to answer the call lol
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
Thank you, I do think I have handsome grandsons but then what grandma doesn't lol
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
27 Aug 16
what a considerate young fella :) shows he's gotten good raisin'. i don't call anybody. if'n i can't fix't 'n can't get the hubs to tend 't, such jest doesn't get done.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
He is a good man that is for sure, his mom and dad did a good job with him.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
lol friends I hope, I do have a friend who is my go to computer guy!!
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 16
He was here right on schedule this morning and went off to the dump with grandpa.
