Nathanial Our Grandson Got His Pilot's License
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78882)
East Tawas, Michigan
June 20, 2023 10:39am CST
Nate is our oldest grandchild. He is seated next to his father, Chad(father of our four oldest grandchildren). My daughter is remarried, but still has friendship with this man.
Her brother's name is Chad, also. He is happily married, too.
Nathan is sitting in the co-pilot seat, receiving instructions from his Dad. After flying so many hours of time in the air, Nathan earned his pilots license, also.
We are very proud of this young man! His father is an amazing man. We love him, very much. Divorce is ugly, but it doesn't have to remain that way.
Photo: A selfie of Chad and Nathanial
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
At this time, Nate is 29 years old. He wasn't doing OK, very low self-esteem. Now, Nate is doing beautiful! Good parents made this possible for him.
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@AmbiePam (92884)
• United States
20 Jun 23
@kobesbuddy He looks so young!
Self esteem is so vital, and I’m glad it has helped his.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Jun 23
@AmbiePam Nates mother had low self-esteem. She went back to college and eventually earned a master's degree in medicine:) She works as a nurse-practitioner, under a doctor.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
Nate's father is an airplane pilot. He loves to fly! Now, both his sons want to become a pilot, also.
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@FourWalls (68132)
• United States
20 Jun 23
That’s neat! I wouldn’t get in a plane on a bet anymore. It’s great that he took an interest in it and has studied hard to fulfill that dream!
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
Chad has been their good example, he became a pilot about 20 years ago. Both the boys wanted to do this same thing, in the future. Zachary is a bit pinched, financially. Some day, he will be flying an airplane, too!
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
Yes, I am very proud of Nate:)
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Jun 23
Thanks, Linda:) Nate's father trained to be a helicopter mechanic, while in the Marines. Flying was his biggest dream!
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@arunima25 (87819)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jun 23
You must be a proud grandma 
Congratulations! Nathan
I agree that divorce can be ugly. It's heartening to know that your daughter still is friends with her ex.
Congratulations! Nathan
I agree that divorce can be ugly. It's heartening to know that your daughter still is friends with her ex. 2 people like this
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
Yes, I'm very proud of Nathan! He has come a million miles, in the past twenty years:)
I remained friend with my ex-husband. And my daughter followed this pattern I left behind.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
21 Jun 23
Congratulations. I'm amazed with pilots with their skill
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Jun 23
Being a pilot takes special training, I found out.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
Getting his pilots license, this was a goal Nate always wanted to accomplish.
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