Kindeyes,
What a wonderful weekend with your little grandson and your son. I can relate to how it warmed your heart to see your son act like a father to his son again. I'm sure it was a time of healing for you, however brief the visit might have been. When we've visited our AS in rehab, he has pointed out lots of other men who have also been out of contact with their children. It's wonderful that your son's fellow rehab friends could experience the joy of being around a child again, in all their innocence. I'm sure it was a great experience for your son, that he will re-live many times. Treasure that visit and keep it stored for the days that aren't so great. I'm happy for you that you had a visit with your grandson. Here's hoping that the day will come when the visits will be more frequent, and your son will have more opportunities to try out his parenting skills. No one will ever take your son's place in that little boy's life.