View Full Version : And I shall be called 'Grandpa,,,,,,
sparkie
03-31-10, 07:26 PM
Been worried sick all day, With the high blood pressure, toxemia,, spilling protien,,,,,,
His name will be Ethan, born in about 3 hours, My dear wife could go to Anchorage to see our 1st grandson born, but being low on finances, I could not.
Could use a couple'o prayers,,,,,, not for me,,,,,,,,for my lovely first child. And her new baby,,,,,,,,,
God love us all.
Phantom Blooper
03-31-10, 07:33 PM
Prayers OUTBOUND Sparkie!:evilgrin:
hbharrison
03-31-10, 07:36 PM
:angel::thumbup:Likewize Sparlie a whole bunch of them
firedog974
03-31-10, 07:52 PM
Prayers outbound, brother. Keep the faith, I am sure all will go well.
jetdawgg
03-31-10, 08:00 PM
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Congrats grand pa.....Don't worry SPARKIE,everything will be OK.............Prayers out bound for you and your wife,and for new mommy and baby.......God bless y'all...
SEMPER FI MY BROTHER:iwo:..................Ed
Lisa 23
03-31-10, 08:07 PM
Congrats Grandpa Sparkie! Prayers out to everyone.
sparkie
03-31-10, 08:20 PM
Thank you all for your love,,,,,, I'm just scared. Again, thank you.
I got no where else to go,,,,, "sept for you,,,, my family,,,,,,,,
temarti
03-31-10, 08:44 PM
Congrats Sparkie!
Sgt Jim
03-31-10, 09:10 PM
Hang in there Grandpa,prayers outbound.
OLE SARG
03-31-10, 09:14 PM
Congrats Grandpa!!!!!!!!! Numerous prayers outbound for you and your family brother!!!!!
SEMPER FI,
echo3oscar1833
03-31-10, 09:23 PM
Congrats Grandpa, Prayers to you and your Family Brother. :beer:
Zulu 36
03-31-10, 09:27 PM
Congrats Granpaw Sparkie! Hope everything works out right.
:thumbup:
Osotogary
03-31-10, 10:45 PM
Whew, toxemia. I'm very familiar with mother's toxemia (2nd son). Prayers outbound Sparkie. Congratulations to follow.
montana
03-31-10, 10:50 PM
Sparky....heres hoping the best...try not to be overly csared....the world isnt over populated because giving birth is too life thretening
micarr57
03-31-10, 10:56 PM
congratulations grandpa hope everything works out
bigdog43701
04-01-10, 06:30 AM
congrats SPARKIE...prater outbound...AND if you did not know it before, grandkids are a blast.
Rocky C
04-01-10, 06:48 AM
Prayers OUTBOUND Sparkie!!!
Congrats Grandpa.
Gonna call in a favor for your Family with the BIG GUY upstairs.
Semper Fi,
Godfuddah Rocky
buggoffextco
04-01-10, 06:52 AM
Why say one prayer when many can be had, prayer circle notified. Semper Fi
I truely believe that all will go well Ken. Congrats grandpa!
Mongoose
04-01-10, 07:25 AM
God bless you and your whole family Sparky.
MarshRunner
04-01-10, 07:29 AM
A little late but .... Congrats Grandpa!!!!!!!!! Prayers outbound.
SF
doc h fmf
04-01-10, 07:48 AM
Congrats Ken, godbless your family and your daughter and granddaughter. Got my prayers brother.
STEPHEN DOC HANSEN HM3 FMF
You & yours have mine,brother :thumbup:
sparkie
04-01-10, 07:54 AM
Thanks, everyone. Went to bed, got up at 4, headed for work, and so far have heard nothing.
I should get a call anytime now. It's 5am up there.
NoRemorse
04-01-10, 08:00 AM
got plenty of prayers and thoughts for a little one in need. For grandmas and grandpas too.
we'll be a whoopin and hollerin with ya when the little one gets here.
Semper Fi
TazMatt
04-01-10, 08:26 AM
Prayers outbound for Sparkie and the missus and for the daughter and the grandbaby.There is nothing like grandbabies where you can get them and spoil them and then send them home.Congrats GrandPa
Thoughts & prayers for you & yours
ameriken
04-01-10, 11:05 AM
Congratulations Gramps, prayers on their way! Semper Fi
AAV Crewchief
04-01-10, 11:34 AM
Prayers OUTBOUND Sparkie!:evilgrin:
DITTO!!!!
ggyoung
04-01-10, 12:04 PM
Your life will never be the same now. It is the best thing that can happen to you. I know this to be true my 11 th. was born yesterday in Fallen Nev. Coral Nellie Young.
Danny C Smith
04-01-10, 02:05 PM
Congratulations Grand Pappy Sparkie!
Many prayers outbound for you all.
Being a Pappy is awesome Brother:thumbup:
Smitty:usmc:
sparkie
04-01-10, 08:44 PM
Well,,,,,, Thanks for all your cares and support,,,,,,, Born 0925 today Alaskin time. Ethan,,,,8lbs,,,,21inches,,,,whatever that means. Now I'm a 'paw. 22 hours of labor turned into a c-section. All are tired, My wife went 24 on a few crackers, and no sleep. All are well now,,,,,thanks for your prayers, and support. Couldn't ask for more.
Gotta get in the garage and start makin baby toys.
April 1st,,,,,,,,, I don't understand God. April 1st, 1976 I dropped my wife off at a clinic and continued on to drop off a load of furnature at our first new house. 1976 we,,,,I talked her into an abortion. April 1st I killed thinking it was good for our future. I don't understand God. I type in tears now. And for all these years.
I guess it was time for a confession,,,,,, I guess April 1st will be different for me and my wife now. I don't understand God's love.
firedog974
04-01-10, 08:51 PM
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Congrats brother!!!!!!!!!! I will hoist a few for ya!!!!
echo3oscar1833
04-01-10, 10:00 PM
Congrats Sparkie :thumbup::thumbup::marine:
Lisa 23
04-01-10, 10:33 PM
Ethan,,,,8lbs,,,,21inches,,,,whatever that means.
Congrats sparkie!
Love the name!
Ahhh grandpa sparkie, you know what the numbers mean.......he weighed 8lbs, and he's 21 inches long. Nice size for a baby.
Prayers out to everyone!
SlingerDun
04-01-10, 10:49 PM
Right on Sparkie, most everybody should get a second chance:beer:
--->Dave
April 1st,,,,,,,,, I don't understand God. April 1st, 1976 I dropped my wife off at a clinic and continued on to drop off a load of furnature at our first new house. 1976 we,,,,I talked her into an abortion. April 1st I killed thinking it was good for our future. I don't understand God. I type in tears now. And for all these years.
I guess it was time for a confession,,,,,, I guess April 1st will be different for me and my wife now. I don't understand God's love.
Congratulations, Ken!
Without trying to get too spiritual on you here but that child that you were not ready or prepared to care for in 1976 loved you so much and wanted to be with you so much that he has waited all these years to be a part of your life. It's all good, Gramps.
montana
04-02-10, 09:04 AM
wate till they start coming in great grandkids....oh ya my oldest son and his wife will be havein twins in july/aug...they start coming in litters ...dam.
congrads to you and yours Sparky....just love the ones you have twice as much
be safe bro
Rocky C
04-02-10, 10:17 AM
Well,,,,,, Thanks for all your cares and support,,,,,,, Born 0925 today Alaskin time. Ethan,,,,8lbs,,,,21inches,,,,whatever that means. Now I'm a 'paw. 22 hours of labor turned into a c-section. All are tired, My wife went 24 on a few crackers, and no sleep. All are well now,,,,,thanks for your prayers, and support. Couldn't ask for more.
Gotta get in the garage and start makin baby toys.
April 1st,,,,,,,,, I don't understand God. April 1st, 1976 I dropped my wife off at a clinic and continued on to drop off a load of furnature at our first new house. 1976 we,,,,I talked her into an abortion. April 1st I killed thinking it was good for our future. I don't understand God. I type in tears now. And for all these years.
I guess it was time for a confession,,,,,, I guess April 1st will be different for me and my wife now. I don't understand God's love.
Now I got Tears Brother :cry:
It's all Good Sparkie :thumbup:
Semper Fi Grampa,
Rocky
NoRemorse
04-02-10, 10:20 AM
Well,,,,,, Thanks for all your cares and support,,,,,,, Born 0925 today Alaskin time. Ethan,,,,8lbs,,,,21inches,,,,whatever that means. Now I'm a 'paw. 22 hours of labor turned into a c-section. All are tired, My wife went 24 on a few crackers, and no sleep. All are well now,,,,,thanks for your prayers, and support. Couldn't ask for more.
Gotta get in the garage and start makin baby toys.
April 1st,,,,,,,,, I don't understand God. April 1st, 1976 I dropped my wife off at a clinic and continued on to drop off a load of furnature at our first new house. 1976 we,,,,I talked her into an abortion. April 1st I killed thinking it was good for our future. I don't understand God. I type in tears now. And for all these years.
I guess it was time for a confession,,,,,, I guess April 1st will be different for me and my wife now. I don't understand God's love.
Hey brother, congrats on the grandchild.
God loves when you don't love yourself; or when you think you can't or shouldn''t think you dun deserve it. He loves anyway, just like a child; so cherish that young'n like God would and leave it at that brother.
Congrats Gramps.
God works in mysterious ways. He knew the day that you and your wife made a difficult decision, and chose that day to bring a gift into your life. Grandchildren are one of the best things that can ever happen to you. Enjoy that young one because he truly is a gift.
FistFu68
04-02-10, 12:01 PM
:marine: F-en A Sparkie congrats GrandPa everything is gonna be fine 2 day is Good Friday the Lord shall shed His grace on Thee.GodBless You and Yours S/F your Buddy Jack :thumbup: :iwo:
sparkie
04-02-10, 06:50 PM
Good friday,,,,,,, Last nite Ethan got shipped to a better hospital. rapid shallow breathing. They're doing blood tests, and pumping antibiotics. I found out this morning at work.
Jack,,,,,, I could stand to see God's Grace about now. I know he loves us,,, but it's hard,,, since I don't see much, and understand less.
Semper Fi, Ethan,,,,,,,,I love you.
Don't see it -- feel it. It's there. Just allow!!!
sparkie
04-02-10, 07:59 PM
Latest news,,,, Ethan is breathing better, and his lungs are clearing. You'all know where to send the praises,,,,,,,,,,,
echo3oscar1833
04-02-10, 08:23 PM
Prayers sent Brother!!!!
FistFu68
04-02-10, 09:22 PM
:usmc: Sparkie Sgt.of Marines,"I HEAR WHAT YOU ARE SAYING"!!!Love that grandson of Yours. ETHAN is such a good strong name,Walk Tall my Friend,'cause Ethan is really gonna Love His GrandPa...S/F your buddy 4Ever Jack Congrats You Old Fart :beer: :thumbup:
Osotogary
04-03-10, 01:58 AM
Son of a gun! The news is certainly encouraging, Sparkie. The Momma? Is she okay?
Prayers and good thoughts heading in your direction. There is no time to torment yourself, start rebuilding. All the best to you and your family.
Gary
Sgt Leprechaun
04-03-10, 02:34 AM
Late to the party, but congrats PAPPY! I've got 2, count 'em, 2, grandsons.
sparkie
04-04-10, 01:48 PM
Here he is. Still in the hospital. But doing better! http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/76/l_d8bb2d90b48d48cf983c01a696b83b28.jpg
FistFu68
04-04-10, 03:26 PM
:bunny: Happy Easter ETHAN :bunny: :yes:
firedog974
04-04-10, 05:26 PM
Congrats Grandpa......!!! I am really happy for ya bro. He is beautiful.....
Sgt Leprechaun
04-04-10, 07:02 PM
Congrats!!!! Both my grandsons were over for Easter today. Get ready to spoil him ROTTEN!
Part of your 'sworn pappy duty'. Look it up.
echo3oscar1833
04-04-10, 07:13 PM
You got a fine a looking Grandson there Sparkie, Congrats Brother!!!:beer:
Lisa 23
04-04-10, 07:13 PM
Here he is. Still in the hospital. But doing better! http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/76/l_d8bb2d90b48d48cf983c01a696b83b28.jpg
Ahhhhhh grandpa sparkie, Ethan is a little cutie!
Here he is. Still in the hospital. But doing better! http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/76/l_d8bb2d90b48d48cf983c01a696b83b28.jpg
Looks like you KEN,God Bless him....Congrats..............Ed
Phantom Blooper
04-04-10, 07:51 PM
Congratulations Grandpa!
Grandchildren are GREAT!
Prayers still outbound!
Cute little boy!:beer:
Ethan,,,,8lbs,,,,21inches,,,,
Just send him some boots and Utes and since he is in Alaska...maybe a field jacket and just have him hump home from the hospital when he's ready!
Godspeed buddy!:evilgrin:
Zulu 36
04-04-10, 10:48 PM
He looks great, Sparkie.
kenrobg30
04-06-10, 09:29 AM
Comgrats, Sparkie!!! He's a beautiful little Guy.Funny thing though, He could pass for our latest arrival, only ours is a great=great. born last month. Fascinating aren't they?? :D S/F!!! Ken
Lookin' good Sparkie!!!
Prayers will continue to go out until a clean bill of health is given.
Way to go Grandpa!!!! Nothing in the world like grandkids have 7 love them all, Grandma and I will pray for you and yours. Enjoy the new life you had a part in bringing into the world.
sparkie
04-06-10, 08:22 PM
Last word is he may come home on thursday. That wonderful midwife and her amazing fist gave him a staff infection. Pick line still installed,,,,, antibiotics still bein forcefed.
Friggin Army Hospital. I'd like to shove her fist up her azz,,,,,,,,,,,,
FistFu68
04-07-10, 12:50 AM
:evilgrin: You got people Praying for You,the whole Family,and ETHAN,when things get better I'll pay a visit too the Army Potato Head,I'm one helluva of a Fist Man!!!GodBless You ETHAN "GO ETHAN GO" :thumbup: :iwo:
kenrobg30
04-07-10, 11:57 AM
Waiting for today's update, Sparkie. I've got a platoon of G-Kids, and a squad of double-G, and I'm praying for yours, as I have for mine. Hang in there Ethan! :) S/F!!!! Ken
Prayers out to little EATHAN and the family,God bless em all....
SEMPER FI................Ed
sparkie
04-07-10, 09:00 PM
Waiting for today's update, Sparkie. I've got a platoon of G-Kids, and a squad of double-G, and I'm praying for yours, as I have for mine. Hang in there Ethan! :) S/F!!!! Ken
Now my wife is staying an extra week 'cause he might not come home till Friday.
Do I need a new wife? :beer:
Hey SPARKIE,how's everything going with little EATHAN ?
Bring us up to date.........Hope he's OK..........
SEMPER FI:iwo:.........................Ed
sparkie
04-10-10, 08:05 AM
Ethan is fine now. Came home late thursday. I told his mommy of the many prayers from ya'll. She was quite pleased.
Now, time to just be a normal baby,,,,, or as close as possible for having an Army bum for a dad.
I thank you all.
kenrobg30
04-10-10, 08:19 AM
Now my wife is staying an extra week 'cause he might not come home till Friday.
Do I need a new wife? :beer:
Naw, not a new one, just tune up the one you've got. You've got to remember Sparkie, when a new member of the clan shows, grandpa automatically becomes second banana. :D Believe me, I've been there,
a lot!! But don't get discouraged, that situation ends, the first time you take Ethan fishing. Hang on grandpa. :thumbup: S/F!!! Ken
sparkie
04-10-10, 08:28 AM
Naw, not a new one, just tune up the one you've got. You've got to remember Sparkie, when a new member of the clan shows, grandpa automatically becomes second banana. :D Believe me, I've been there,
a lot!! But don't get discouraged, that situation ends, the first time you take Ethan fishing. Hang on grandpa. :thumbup: S/F!!! Ken
Second bannana? more like bannana chips by now.
Long, long ago I left her for a year 'cause of the green weenie, this is a mild payback,,,I don't mind really.
Phantom Blooper
04-10-10, 08:33 AM
Good to go Sparkie!
Get you a parka and go see that boy!:evilgrin:
Rocky C
04-10-10, 08:34 AM
Ethan is fine now. Came home late thursday. I told his mommy of the many prayers from ya'll. She was quite pleased.
Now, time to just be a normal baby,,,,, or as close as possible for having an Army bum for a dad.
I thank you all.
:usmc::thumbup::flag:
kenrobg30
04-10-10, 09:18 AM
Second bannana? more like bannana chips by now.
Long, long ago I left her for a year 'cause of the green weenie, this is a mild payback,,,I don't mind really.
:beer: :) What's past is. S/F!!! Ken
Glad to hear Ethan made it home. Enjoy him Sparkie.