Sounds like you and your grandpa are quite a team, really sorry that your losing him so soon. I will be praying for you both and for your family.
one of my grandfathers died in the 30's, another around 1950, so I never knew either one. consider yourself lucky for the time you have had together.
I am so sorry to hear that. Like everyone else has already said, make the best of the time you have left, take pictures and videos to "introduce" him to your kids one day. My thoughts and prayers are with you, him, and your family. God Bless
Im sorry to hear about your situation, I just lost my Grandafather on 10-31 to pancreatic cancer. I didnt make it back in time from overseas to see him before he departed and thats the hardest part, just remember to spend as much time as you can with him and cherish the memories that you have.
Don't let ANYone here tell you this is off-topic. This is a support group of sorts. If we can't share things that hurt us and reach out to our HAMB buds to share pain, then the HAMB be damned. Sometimes, there atre more important things than our time machines. This is the guy who got you into old cars. Someone you look up to. Spend. Every. Moment. God Bless your family and may He comfort you in your time of loss. - Shane
I'm very sorry about your grandpa. I never really knew either one of mine. I take it that at this point he is in bed. One of the favorite things that i did when my mom was battling lung cancer was to sit by her bedside and hold her hand. When she would wake up i would smile at her and tell her i'm right here mom. You will never forget the feel of your grandpa's hand in yours. May god bless you. G***er Girl
I'm so sorry to hear. I do hope you take this opportunity to verbally tell him how much he means to you and to thank him for everything he's done for you and please let your HAMB family help even if it's just typing out words on a computer screen, sometimes sharing your feelings help ease the pain.
So sad to hear this. I lost all four of my grandparents in one year, back in the mid eighties, two from heart attacks, and then two from broken hearts. One thing to never forget is that your grandfather will probably be more worried and upset about what is going to happen than you are, scared of the unknown journey ahead, and will also be immensely sad that he is leaving you all behind. He needs your re***urances now, just as much as you'll need his memory tomorrow.
I never new one of my grandfathers and the other wasn't that interested in me. He lived in Texas and I grew up in RI - I don't remembering him ever visiting. I can live with that. What kills me is my son not knowing HIS grand dad - my father pasted two years before he was born. I know they would have been close as you are with yours. Remind him how important he is to you - it will mean the world to him. ~ Carl
That is so wonderful you have had such a great relationship with him. Cherish the remaining time. I, like so many others would love to have had what you have.
x2 I think Morrisman says it well: "He needs your re***urances now, just as much as you'll need his memory tomorrow." Enjoy your Grandpa my young friend; I know he's enjoying his time with you.
Thoughts are with you and your grandpa. Grandpa will tell you, that you have been a blessing to him, so take solace in that fact. You are both lucky to have each other.
Hey 53Olds, So sorry to hear of your situation. I was lucky to have both my grandfathers and my dad well into adult years. They were an inspiration and guide to me. My grandfather's been gone thirty some years this month. My dad is gone now eight years. Oh yes, I think of them every day. We are lucky for that time togeather....
Grandparents are a treasure. Unfortuneatly, they aren't around as long as we would like. Be happy you had the quality time with him that you did. We all go through this and our hearts go out to you.
I tried for 5 years to get my Dad to do this. He loved telling his war stories from his time in the Air Force, but he just wouldn't do it. He would hold everyone up telling stories, and I'd have to say, "Come on Dad! We gotta go!" ......wish I could hear them now.....
So sorry! My Dad had the same illness. I lost him at age 64. That is my age now. Makes you think! Enjoy each day. God bless.
I never got to meet my grandfathers, they both died way before I was ever thought of. My Mom's dad especially seemed pretty cool, and I've heard lots of great stories about him over the years from my great-uncles (there were 6 brothers), who took on that role in my life. I remember my Uncle Anthony teaching me how to change a light switch and how to tune up a lawnmower when I was 5. I'm glad he did, because he died when I was 7. My Uncle Jim is the last of that generation left in my family, and he's still looking good at 81. I do find myself going further out of my way to make it home for holidays, and I'm so glad he was able to see me graduate high school, college and then law school. He may not be around to see his own grandchildren get that far. None of us are here forever. Take the opportunity to spend as much time with him as you can, and be sure to tell him how much you love and respect him, and how he's positively influenced you. It'll mean the world to him. Be strong and God bless
My gramma is 93 and has dealt with 4 types of cancer in the past 45 years and she's now in ho****e. She finally said nobody is going to poke, cut or radiate me anymore. I talk to her on the phone as we live 1000 miles apart. She always ends the conversation with "I love you sweetheart". I tell her I love her and wish I could be there. You're lucky to be near your grandpa and I'm sure it makes him happy knowing you're there for him. If you love somebody, there's no easy way to deal with this but you'll always have memories that'll make you smile. I was 6 y.o. when gramma taught me how to make a fried egg sandwich. I really felt important. Whenever I've made one since, I still hear the instructions word for word in my head and imagine her standing there helping me. That was 51 years ago.
My daughter went through the divorce from Hell. Right now I'm trying to be a dad to an eight year old. I worry about my Grandson 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I've got to provide for him after I'm gone. Hopefully he'll be well taken care of after I'm gone. I really believe Grandpa's are something special. I worry more about my Grandson then I did my own kids. Make your Grandpas last days special.
My grand father was and still is my hero, p***ed in 1976 early br*** restorer. Lived in branson mo. and as a kid i spent every summer with him helping on his cars. Baker electric, 09 cadilac, early packards. He was the reason i got into this stuff. Then just lost my mom, his daughter, last month, the worst illness in the world, alzheimers. She lived a great life, was going to be 93 this december and was just a wonderful woman, even liked my hot rods! But Grand parents are very special people and i now have three grand kids of my own. Jackson is 6, Anna is 3 and lucas is 4 months and i can only hope i can have the same impact with them that Fay had with me.Nice thread! Thank you, Jack
So sorry to hear this. Cherish the memories. I no longer have my two grandfathers. One, who worked at Briggs & Stratton since high school except for a stint in the Navy. He bought very fast Buicks and he and grandma raised me from 3rd grade on up to 8th. Taught me about tools, power tools, woodworking, how to use a metal lathe and a lot of other stuff. Bought me my first model car kit, a 61 Mercury. The other was a farmer in Northern Wisconsin. During the summer months, I learned hard work wouldn't kill me, drove a tractor at eight years old, I could run the hay baler myself at 12, taught dairying, haying and was amazed at him eating sandwiches made of lard and sugar on home made bread.
I don't have any witty remarks, or words of wisdom. Cherish the time you've shared, be strong for those nearest you, and most of all. Keep the memories alive, p*** on the things tot to you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAv5ZuuSxSI
Praying for ya Brother, I know what your goin through, It can be hard some times, i lost my grand father when i was 12, loved him very much ,as you love yours, Seek God and all his devine wisdom and he can help you, and your family through this, Praying for ya ,God Bless
Sorry to hear that Jon. At least you he's still with you...make the most of it while you can. Some people never even got that.
enjoy these days and take as many pictures that you can of the both of you. he is a good man for raising a good grandson.
Hi Jon, I just spotted this thread. Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My grandson and I have a very close relationship like you and your grandfather. He is my car guy, he lives and breaths cars. I often think what impact it will have on him if something were to happen to me. All I can do is make every minute the best I can. Hang in there buddy. JR
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