Dad called me about 8, said he passed around 7...

I feel horrible... He had heart surgery last Thursday and Dad and I were going to go see him, but he was in ICU, and we didn't think we'd get to see him, so we decided to wait two weekends then go... It's about a 4 hour drive for Dad, about 8 hours for me... what's 8 hours now, when I'll never see him again?

Dad called Monday said he was doing great... but he just took a turn for the worse this evening.

 

i feel your pain...there is alot of that going around lately...prayers...sux yes i know...zap!

 

Closer..Sorry for your loss man. Its not an easy thing to go thru. I lost my grandpa a while ago, and then my dad a couple years after that. Its still tough to this day. Hang in there, you and your family are in my prayers. And remember, were all here for you

BREW

 

Man closer, I'm sorry to hear about that. You're in my prayers Bro. My Grandpa has a bad heart too. I'm trying to prepare myself for when it's his time to go. But I don't think I can do it.

I watched him have his heart attack, and I took him to the hospital. It was very stressful to say the least. The last thing he said before I put him in the truck was, "Hold on! I forgot my cigarettes!"

I know it's hard, but that's how it goes man. It was just his time to go. We never know when that day will come. I know you said he was doing good up until the end. But things can literally change in the blink of an eye. So don't go blaming yourself for anything. Stay strong! And take care of yourself! And don't forget the memories no matter how much it hurts!

Peace...

 

Sorry to hear that closer, my great grandfather died 6 months ago, did not see him for 2 months before he died, wasnt the way I wanted to remember him..
Stay Strong.....

 

Closer I'm sorry, I feel for you man, I know what your going throu. I lost my grandpa 3 years ago then my great grandpa a year after that. (strange order I know, but that's how it happened)

I had a big long story wrote out about my situation and my regrets with my grandpa. But I know that it wont help you and I haven't shared it with anyone yet, not sure if I'm ready too, so I decided to delete it.

It's hard, my prayers and wishes are with you and your family. May God Bless you with strength.

 

closer, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

Closer,
Sorry to hear about your loss...I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Paul

 

I'll keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers...man...a week before Father's Day. It'll be tough, but be strong Buddy.

 

Everybody else said it so I'll just add my

"Me Too"

Hang in there.

 

Sorry to hear closer. Condolences to you and your family.

 

Sorry to hear that, prayers out for ya'll.

 

Thanks everyone...

It's a difficult situation... I haven't seen him in a while, and that's why I feel so bad. He was 84, and he went quickly. He lived a good life and he didn't suffer... They say Grandma isn't taking it very well, and that's another thing that really bothers me... but at least she isn't alone. I've got an aunt, uncle and three cousins that live within a few miles of her. They just moved Grandma & Grandpa up there last summer. I guess it's a good thing. Grandpa got to spend his last year with family, and going places... things they didn't get to do very often before the move...

 

My condolences also Closer!

I lost my GF almost 2 years ago and he was about 88 I think. He lived a great life and was very instrumental in ending the war when we dropped bombs on Hirosima. If not for my gramps, the Enola Gay would of not flown.

Only thing my Grannie said at the funeral was she was supposed to go first. Amazingly as many times as she was near death, we all thought the same way. I then figured she would only last a month or two and go join gramps. I am happy to say she is still very much alive and well and I am going to see her this Sunday thankfully.

My point, don't give up on Grannies, their tougher than we think!

Keith

 

Thanks...

and I'll definately agree with you there. My other grandpa passed away in '96. That set of grandparents helped raise me... and when he died Grandma just gave up. It was all Mom and I could do to get her up, and eating... and she was a tough one. She and I kept grandpa going through 8yrs of Alzheimer's... She's is still going strong now, but she talks more and more about being tired, and wanting to be with grandpa... I hate to see her go, but hate to see her like she is now... tired, nearly blind, can barely walk... When ten years ago, she was lugging around a nearly 200lb man...



Life is cruel, but I guess this way everyone gets a chance to experience it through...

I don't know what I'll do when it's my parents time to go... Can't even begin to imagine what Dad is thinking right now... and in a selfish way, I really don't want to know...