I'm a grandpa!

Posted by northoftheborder @northoftheborder, Jan 26 8:06pm

In 2021, when I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in my mid 50s and given only a few years to live, one of the things I had to come to terms with was that I'd never know my grandchildren.

How wrong I was.

He was born yesterday, and has my real name (not "North" 🙂) as his middle name. I held him today, and thanks to the huge recent advances in managing metastatic prostate cancer, it's no longer foolish to hope that I might even get to attend his high-school graduation some day.

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dpayton | @dpayton | Jan 28 10:24am

So proud of you North!!!! Way to go and keep this train rollin!!!!

richardwood3 | @richardwood3 | Jan 28 11:57am

Congratulations! Being a grandpa is great. I have 3 children, 9 grandchildren. Doing well after radical prostatectomy in July, getting my energy back and psa so far is .04 . Enjoy each day as we are not promised another one!

anosmic1 | @anosmic1 | Jan 29 9:28am

Grandchildren are a motivation for sure. I saw the oldest (now 20) graduate almost 2 years ago. I have three more to go - ages 17, 12 and 12. I'm 18 months into this journey and just 5 more radiation sessions to complete my 39.

superjk47 | @superjk47 | Jan 29 10:24am

Congratulations!!!!

surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Jan 29 6:24pm

OHHHH, Sorry for being late to this wonderful celebratory gathering !!! : )))
YEAYYYY !!!
I can only imagine your joy and pride and I am wishing you and your whole family many, many more years in complete health, love and happiness < 3.
May little “North” be sunshine of your life and bring smile to your face even in days when you feel weary : ))). If he inherited just a iota of your perseverance, patience, integrity or compassion - he already made this world much better place just by taking in his very first baby breath : ))) ! I am soooo happy for you - ENJOY !!! < 3