My grandfather's been given less than 2 weeks to live

[The Jokeman]

I hate threads like this but need a place to release my anger/grief whatever you want to call it but my grandfather is severely ill and been told he has less than two weeks to live. He's set to be 91 on November 28 and has lived a great life etc. Of course he was a special part of my life as when I was younger we'd go to his house almost every Thursday to visit with my cousins. Also his place was the meeting place for birthdays, Christmas etc. As much as would love to see him continue to live there's also a part of me that doesn't because of the fear of when it will happen. Unfortunately I probably won't be able to see him again as he's now in Florida because he's a snow bird but did talk to him on Sunday.

[Valerie]

WOW! I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather, Brian. :bighug: I will keep him and your family in my prayers. :pray: 91 years old is a damn nice age! He's lived a godo life. I just hope he doesn't suffer. He's going to a better place, remember that. :pray:

[The King]

Sorry to hear.

After just going through this it's not easy. You and you're family are in my thoughts

[THATHURMANATOR]

Very sad Jokeman.

I am getting sad thinking of my living grandparents who are 86 and 83. They are still very with it but I know they won't be around for too much longer... :(

[BlackMetalNinja]

I know what you mean Jokeman... Sucks a lot. As far as grandparents that matter to me, the only one I really have left is my great-grandmother. She's also the one that serves as the gathering spot for all family festivities and once she goes, that'll all fall apart I'm sure. She's faced a litany of health issues in the past 2 years too. My thoughts are with you and I hope it goes as smoothly as possible for all involved.

[The King]

Very sad Jokeman.

I am getting sad thinking of my living grandparents who are 86 and 83. They are still very with it but I know they won't be around for too much longer... :(

Take advantage of the time while you have it Thurm.

[BlackMetalNinja]

Take advantage of the time while you have it Thurm.Truer words couldn't be spoken. One of my largest regrets is not spending more time with my grandmother before I moved.

[The King]

Im so greatful I was able to spend my grandfathers last few days with him everyday. I have no regrets about that. And I can honestly saying being with him at the end has made me a better person... the other side to that though, is I miss him greatly. I went through his house last night to collect somethings and lost it a bunch of times, the holiday season is going to be really tough.

[justasportsfan]

my thoughts and prayers

[hammerbillsfan]

:( :pray:

[Dr. Lecter]

Sorry to hear that.

[Griff]

Its going to suck, but a least he's lived a long life and you've been warned, so you have time to say good bye.

[mybills]

:( Sorry to hear this. I lost all of mine a long time ago, but they meant a lot to me.
:pray: to you and your family.

[mchurchfie]

:pray:

[billsfanone]

:pray:

[shelby]

i'm very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Death ****ing sucks.

[SquishDaFish]

Sorry to hear bro. At least he lived a long good life. Your in our prayers

[The Jokeman]

Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers but sadly I just learned my grandfather past away earlier today.

[The King]

:pray:

[hammerbillsfan]

sorry to hear that Brian :( :pray:

[BlackMetalNinja]

Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers but sadly I just learned my grandfather past away earlier today.Sorry to hear that bro... thoughts out to you and your family as you deal with a difficult time.

[mybills]

:( my condolences.

[Dr. Lecter]

Sorry to hear that.

[TigerJ]

The fact that your grandfather has already lived well past his life expectancy does not change the fact it's hard to say goodbye. My grandmother, the only grandparent I ever really knew died when she was 97 (2 1/2 months after my father died. It still hurt even though she'd been nearly comatose for a couple years and didn't know anyone. Tell us more about your grandfather if you'd llike.

[shelby]

You have my condolences....your family is in my prayers.

[The Jokeman]

The fact that your grandfather has already lived well past his life expectancy does not change the fact it's hard to say goodbye. My grandmother, the only grandparent I ever really knew died when she was 97 (2 1/2 months after my father died. It still hurt even though she'd been nearly comatose for a couple years and didn't know anyone. Tell us more about your grandfather if you'd llike.
There's tons I could tell about him. I think he'd be best remembered as a cross between the Godfather and Archie Bunker. As he was what you'd consider a true Italian grandfather in he was all about respect. As the first thing you'd have to do when enter his house is let him know you were there by shaking his hand. I rarely remember him screaming or beating anyone except on one instance that I said something disrespectful to/about my mother and he telling me not to do so. Though whenever we were it his house it was almost mandatory that we have sliced Italian bread, pepperoni and provolone cheese. He also made an excellent home made spaghetti sauce with rigatoni and the most delicious meat balls. I say Archie Bunker because he was a bit racist when it came to Sicilians as there are not true Italians in his eyes. Though he wasn't racist to other races as I have one African American uncle that he treated just like all my other uncles. In terms of fond memories, I remember once he took me to the movies but made me lie about my age (as I've always been small for my age) so we could get a cheaper rate. He also bought me a cap gun, which didn't sit well with my mother. He even helped me land a job at a local convenient store about 4 blocks from his house when I couldn't find work anywhere else. He also ingrained in me his strong work ethic and how it's important to work hard now so I can retire and enjoy my older years. He'd also share his gambling stories, as he was a fixture at OTB. Though one of my most heartfelt memories is when went to see him in Florida and we went to see an exhibition baseball game. He wasn't a big baseball fan so he didn't know any of the players. I was a bit young myself so didn't know them either but he got me a team set and he told me the players numbers matched the numbers of the cards :D: which of course they didn't. Though he once got me a signed baseball from Jesse Barfield which was pretty cool back in the day.

[shelby]

It sounds like he was a wonderful man. i'm glad you have such strong memories of him. Again, you have my deepest condolences.

[Skooby]

Sorry about all of this JM.

[SABURZFAN]

sorry about the news, Jokeman, but he has seen a lot in 91 years of his life. :(

[chernobylwraiths]

He and the Lord are right now betting on the races. He's hoping Seabiscuit can win in a long shot over Secretariet. (spelling horrible)

As always :pray: with you and your family.

[honey]

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather, Jokeman. Having lost mine in September, I know how it feels. There's a void there. Prayers for you and your family. :pray: