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Originally Posted by scho63
What was his father, your grandfather like Frazod?
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Dad certainly didn't care much for him. Always bitched about his childhood. Grandpa was a farmer and my dad was the only boy, so life was hard. Later in life Grandpa gave up farming and became a preacher, and I imagine the preacher part was always in him. I know both my grandparents treated my aunt better than my dad. They favored her kids over me as well. At least dad didn't seem to hold that against his sister.
I never gave up contact with my grandparents. I'd always make a point to go see them when I was in Missouri - hell, I saw them more than dad did and he lived 60 miles away. Dad went down for Thanksgiving and Christmas (which I skipped because of him) and that was it. I guess the one thing he did that I didn't bother to was keep up appearances. They always appreciated that I made a point to see them. Once the wife and I surprised them by showing up to his church service one Sunday. I don't think I ever saw Grandma or Grandpa so happy. My half-sister is a spoiled little turd and she never made any attempt to have a relationship with them beyond holiday obligations.
I think later in life Grandpa regretted that he didn't have a better relationship with dad, but I don't think they ever did anything about it, either.
And if you're wondering, no, I don't have any kids. This shit ends with me. I do have a Goddaughter that I dote on. Her dad's a bigger piece of shit than mine ever was. I'm happy to fill that void.