Successful First Meet with my Grandson!

Tweet

Just a quick update on how everything has been going with the grandson. We did have a good time when he came to visit. I held it together as much as I could. But, I did breakdown a couple of times. The tears were one of great joy though. He has been staying with his great-aunt since he arrived before Thanksgiving. However, I sensed that he was being smothered by her. She is proving to be overprotective and controlling. One of his Facebook posts stated that he would be leaving to go back to North Carolina. That troubled me. So I reached out to him and asked why that decision was made. He said he wanted to go back to Job Corps to learn a trade. I can understand that. However, why so abruptly? Then I asked him if he would like to come stay with us for a few days or even a week. He was overjoyed to be able to do so. I asked him if he felt trapped where he was and his response was yes. Thus proving my suspicion that the great-aunt won't let him out of her sight. My grandson is 18 and had been on his own for about 6 months. So I understand his need to get out of there. On Saturday, my eldest son, Little Miss and I will be driving out to visit for a couple of hours, then head back home with my grandson with us. I know it will be met with some trepidation from his great-aunt. She doesn't want him to be around people that could negatively influence him. Well, seriously, neither do I, but you can't lock him up and not let him leave the house. My youngest son has a legal hemp farm. He is now in the processing stage and needs help with it. My grandson doesn't know it yet, but he will be helping his uncle with this. He will pay him a good wage to do the work. Plus he will be able to spend some time with his uncle. Our home is very small, too small actually for one additional person. But, we will manage while my grandson is here. He will be welcome to stay as long as he wishes. It may cause some rough waters with the great-aunt, but she will have to be the one to adjust to it. This is my grandson, I am willing to do whatever it takes to make him feel welcome, and loved. And trust me, he is very loved. So, on that note, I am off the computer and doing a major clean out of the living room. Many of the toys that Little Miss has clung onto will be going out to the camper for storage. Have no place for them in here. Thank you all for your support, well wishes, and prayers. Big hugs to you all.