Stressedmama, when I took on my granddaughter to raise, I began running into adults who had been raised by their grandparents, it was so odd, I had not run into them before...........anyway, without exception, each one of them thanked me, each one said that they put their grandparents through the ringer as kids, but now, they saw what had been done for them, they were so grateful and each one of them really touched my heart. There's one woman I see a lot and she always thanks me, telling me how much she loved her grandmother. It's important what you're doing, I applaud you........and I also know what you're going through.
It can be a thankless job for such a long time, and so stressful given that we are now a lot older then when we raised our kids.........but you're giving him all the opportunities you can, as I did too. And, then, they'll go out in the world and hopefully, utilize what we've taught them and turn into healthy, contributing, happy adults. I've am just now watching mine grow her own wings and fly on her own. Scary as it is to be on the sidelines sometimes, holding my breath, she is doing alright, so far. And, she'll be 19 in April.
Saying a prayer for you, for PG, for all of us grandparents raising our grand babies..............
