skysprite 0 #1 October 3, 2007 My Grandfather is in the hospital right now, and at this point no one knows how much longer he has. He could pass tonight, or he could pull through and live through Christmas, another year, whatever. No one knows, so everyone is hoping for the best but expecting the worst. I sent my Grandmother an email tonight asking that she read it to him. It essentially said he was loved, and I told him a story that I think he'd get a kick out of, thanked him for some of my early childhood memories, etc. My Dad called and talked to him tonight. He's still kicking and giving the nurses and doctors hell! Apparently they took him by ambulance and when they picked him up, they forgot to grab his teeth. Grandpa hasn't lost his sense of humor, because he kept telling my Dad he wants his teeth because dammit, he wants to bite someone if they don't get him ______! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers for either a speedy recovery, or an easy, painless transition. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 October 3, 2007 ((( HUGS ))) and prayers sent. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #3 October 3, 2007 I am sorry to hear about your grandfather... My thoughts are with you and your family.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #4 October 3, 2007 Prayers for all of you. Grandpas are special. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #5 October 3, 2007 Huggs to you and prayers for you and your grandpa and family. Grandpa's are very special people, I hope you still have a lot of time with yours! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #6 October 3, 2007 Wishing the best for your Grandfather and your family. Some of my most fond and favorite memories as a child are of times with my Grandfather. They're very special! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #7 October 7, 2007 Well, he's home now and the doctors have given him about four days. Everyone there is handling it well, all things considered. But he is still being a "punk" about it though and not following doctor's orders. He's not supposed to leave the house, so of course that's his current mission! My grandmother and uncle tried to take the keys to his truck away, but he wouldn't have any of that! They all finally agreed that he could keep his keys, which made him feel better. However my uncle, a car mechanic, waited until grandpa was sleeping, then went and removed the alternator from grandpa's truck! If grandpa is able to sneak past his guards somehow, I can just hear him now... "damn POS Ford won't start!" grumble grumble grumble All of us here have essentially said our goodbyes, so now we just wait. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a few more "grandpa stories" to chuckle at before he passes though. Grandpa wouldn't have it any other way! ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #8 October 7, 2007 Sounds like he's not ready to go anywhere. I hope the four-day prognosis is one you all look back on and laugh at. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #9 October 7, 2007 Doctors are often wrong I don't think your gramps is going anywhere (I'm nearly never wrong)....if so, it sounds like you all accept it. Here's to your grandpa making it long past 4 days prayers, vibes & good wishes sent your way... Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #10 October 8, 2007 A while back when my grandmother was sick, grandpa insisted on getting her a little bell that she could ring when she needed something. He'd hear that, then come help her right away. They've searched high and low for that bell so he can use it now, but they can't find it! So instead grandpa said "hell!, there's an old cow bell in the back! Gimme that!" So he's currently using an antique brass cow bell that you can probably hear from two states away when he needs something! No one in my family does things the "traditional" or "normal" way. But anyway, he's still with us tonight, but not doing so well. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #11 February 29, 2008 Grandpa's a fighter all right! But a little more than four months later, he peacefully passed tonight around 5:30pm pst. Everyone has had time to accept that this was going to happen, and is handling it well. Gradma talked to us on the phone for a while tonight, then said she was going to get a hot cup of tea, make up the bed with fresh sheets, then go to bed early so she could keep her hair appointment tomorrow. Said she might as well look good when people come to see her. The thing that gave me chills was when grandma said grandpa has finally been reunited with his first love. His first wife died very young, and "everyone" believes that she was his real true love. Yet he and grandma had something very special too. To an outsider it might sound like an odd comment, but if you knew my grandparents it would have given you chills too. It gives her comfort to know that he's loved where he is, as well as loved here too. I know death is traditionally supposed to be difficult and extremely sad, but I can't help but feel that all of us affected are at peace. Especially grandma. Not to say she hasn't cried or felt sad, but there's an underlying acceptance and peacefulness in her voice as well.~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longtall 0 #12 February 29, 2008 Condolences Tiff.........................J......................" 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 February 29, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss, Tiff.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #14 February 29, 2008 *Hugs* My condolences.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 February 29, 2008 Quote Prayers for all of you. Grandpas are special. Oh yes.... I still miss my favorite grandpa, Papa, 23 years later... Always used to call me "William Wiggle Whistle"... because my hearing aid earmold would allow those darned feedback whines... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #16 February 29, 2008 It sounds like your grandpa was truly loved. It is never easy when close family members die but the memories I'm sure will continue to bring you comfort. My condolences and good vibes sent your way.Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 February 29, 2008 QuoteI know death is traditionally supposed to be difficult and extremely sad, but I can't help but feel that all of us affected are at peace. Especially grandma. Not to say she hasn't cried or felt sad, but there's an underlying acceptance and peacefulness in her voice as well. I'm glad to hear that. You take care; my love to your family.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #18 March 1, 2008 Much love to you and your Family Tiff! Sounds like you all have a lot of strength and peace with his passing. Life eternal, love immortal.... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
