Sunday, August 19, 2018

Where Does the Time Go...

It seems like just yesterday I held a tiny boy child in my arms - my third grandchild, the only son of my oldest daughter and her husband.  He was no bigger than a minute and I fiercely loved him from the moment I laid eyes on him.  When he was a little older, whenever I would go to his house, he would come running to give me a hug. 


Now that he towers over me in height, he hasn't forgotten that grandmas still need hugs from grandkids.

Over the weekend his parents turned him over to North Dakota State University. 


How can this be?  Wasn't it just last week he started Kindergarten?

Zach is enrolled in the Aviation program.  He has been taking flying lessons since he needed to sit on a cushion to see out the windshield of a small plane.

These two pictures were taken in 2009 when he was taking his first flying lesson at age 9.




And this is a picture of my "Joe Cool" grandson, taken in 2014, looking like a pilot!


My daughter once told me that Zach was happiest when flying.  His goal is to become either a commercial pilot or a corporate pilot.  There is no doubt that he will achieve his goal.

Grandma loves you, Zach.  You do me proud.

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    1. Gorges...The credit goes to his parents. They raised a fine son and I am equally proud of them!

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  2. They do grow up so fast. My tiny grandson is now 23.

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    1. Linda...It seems like one day they are playing in the backyard and the next they are off to college. Time flies past way to quickly to suit me. :)

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  3. Your grandson will go far in life as the result of his good parenting...and you deserve credit for that too. I know that currently there is a shortage of pilots so he's chosen a field that he loves and that he will be able to find employment in... he obviously has a good head on his shoulders.

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    1. carol fun...Thank you. My daughter once posted on Facebook "I just love being Zach's Mom." I think that sums it up. He is really a good kid. I am so pleased that he can go to school and learn to do what he loves most.

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  4. Congrats to Zach. No doubt he'll achieve his goals and dreams. Way to encourage him grandma!
    Love the photos. And, yes, where does the time go?
    Cheers,
    SJ

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    1. Thanks, SJ...I believe he will do well. And I am his biggest cheerleader!
      Time seems to be going by these days like a runaway freight train.

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  5. Becoming a pilot is a great choice on his part. Pilot shortage is real. USAF and CAP are pushing kids to learn to fly. He will work some odd hours but it will pay off in the long run. I know a United pilot who flies the new 787 on international flights. He gets lots of time off monthly. Oh Sam my grandson starts pre K next month. Seems as he too was just born last week.

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    1. Rob...I'm sure he and his parents took into consideration the job market for pilots but I wouldn't be at all surprised if the overriding factor was Zach's pure love of flying. He is thinking about staying in school over the summer. In his regular Aviation class, they fly 3 days a week. But in the summer, they can fly 6 days a week. He may be one of the lucky ones who can earn a living doing what he loves.

      Time needs to slow down just a bit - especially when you tell me that precious baby boy is ready for Pre K!!

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