Guest Taylor Hewitt Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Yeah. I found out today. He's had throat cancer for a while now. I found out about the cancer a few weeks ago. He also has another type I forgot what it's called but it's lower down. He turned 91 a few weeks ago. Luckily he only lives in Hamilton so it was a 6 hour drive from Ottawa where I currently am. I hope he lives longer. We were aiming for 100. He went in this morning. And he can't swallow. He had a coughing attack. They will have to feed him through a tube. He has been choking. I'm very close with my great grandfather. I love him very much and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noraa_boy Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 This may sound horrible to you, but if he really doesn't get well(touch wood) and if he seems to be in extreme pain and suffering, death may be a blessing. But of course, I sincerely hope that your great grandad gets well. Having someone who you're close to die, sucks to no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 [color=#707875]Yep, I hope that there is some kind of covery here, Taylor. My grandfather died last year and it's definitely very difficult to see a family member suffering like that. When he died, I was sad...but I was also glad that his pain had stopped. I hope that things turn out for him, and I hope that you can spend a lot more time with him. :)[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubei Yagyou Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 my great gradma died at 91 cuz old age. VIsit your great grandad he would probably love to see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taylor Hewitt Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I wish I could visit him. He's like 7 hours away right now and it's late now and my dad probably wouldnt drive me right now even though hes close they might not let more than one person in damn SARS. My great grandmother (his wife) died 3 or 4 years ago. I was a little younger and I couldn't go the the funeral. I would cry forever if he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubei Yagyou Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 But I was talking about weekly or every now and then, not know its too late to go now, but maybe tommorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 [font=garamond][color=skyblue] I'm sorry... Earlier this year my great Grandmother died of old age. She was 97 years old. I have to admit that I did cry at her funeral. I was sad because we weren't close at all. I didn't really know her, but she did live in a different state and the only language she spoke was Spanish, and I don't speak Spanish so that made things worse. Yet, I was still happy, remembering her. She was a very strong woman, had 16 children. I loved her so much, but it was her time to go. I still remember her and just smile. :) Happy thoughts! I do hope your grandfather does get better. But, like noraa_boy said, if he is suffering, death may be a blessing in disguise. Think about it, he won't be in pain anymore, he will be a lot happier up there, looking down on you. But, I do hope he gets better.:)[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emme888 Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I'm so sorry for your great grandfather Taylor Hewitt, I know he and you will be in my thoughts. If there's anything you ever want to talk about, but PM me. I hope he gets better, and I hope you and him will stay strong for each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taylor Hewitt Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Thanks very much... I appriciate that. These times are hard. I hope I don't get cancer. I mean... oh maybe later. I'll just say more than 3 people in my family have/had cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otakukev Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I know what it can be like. I had a great grandma that died about a year or two ago, but I wasn't very close to her because I didn't see her often. We used to visit her nursing home type thingee every once in a while, like on halloween and christmas. It can be hard when a loved one is in the hospital, but you need to remember that no matter how it ends up, everything will be alright. I've seen two or three times already here that death can be a blessing in disguise. I'm sure you wouldn't want your great grandfather to die, but if he is suffering and in pain, death may be the best thing for him. I'm sure he has no regrets. But, then again, he could in all possibility get better. It wouldn't be the first time I've seen that happen. Keep him in your thoughts, and visit him or talk to him whenever you get the chance. I'll keep you and your great grandfather in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taylor Hewitt Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Just got a call from my nana. Seems like he's doing a bit better. I hope he is going to get out of the hospital and live life to it's fullest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otakukev Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 that's great! I'll keep praying. Maybe he'll be out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrose Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I hope he'll be okay soon. I can't imagine what it would be like to actually lose someone I'd known well... I had a great uncle die, but I was really too young to understand death too well. It's great to hear your great grandfather is doing better, even in the smallest increment :) Make sure you at least call him, you can't regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriGunMaSta68 Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Man, i wish you the best, my grandfather died 2 months ago, its been hard for me, my grandfather was in the hospital for about 2 months before finally dying. HEY! i shouldnt be talkin about this! its not gonna help you out! I do have one thing that will be of help; Never lose strength, and always believe the best of things, have alot of good spirit and strength in his hospital room, so that he can feel the spiritual escense take hold of him and heal him and clense his disese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 My great-Grandfather just died of a stroke. So I pray that your's lives. Atleast if he doesn't then he probably lived a good healthy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dayday Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 I'm sorry about that Taylor. My grandpa's in the hospital for colon cancer and my great aunt died and we had her funeral today. So, I know what you're going through. I'm sorry to hear about your family always going through this. But the thing is to not think about it. If you don't then you won't cry or start to get seriously sad. Just think about one of the best things in the world you care about and the positive things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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