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[angrymissy]

Hey guys...

some of you may know that my grandfather recently moved upstate after living in westchester for 70 years. His health had been failing, but I always thought he was ok - he's a WWII vet and tough as hell.

a few months ago they saw a dark spot on one of his lungs, and thought it was shrapnel from the war. It turned out to be cancer. He's in the hospital upstate now, and they've determined that the cancer has spread to his esophagus. They will not operate due to his age (74) and his only treatment could be radiation. I know my grandfather, he's tough as nails, but he's gonna say fuck it to the radiation.

The doctor says he only has 3-12 months left to live. Its very rough for me, I'm very close to my grandfather, and lived with my grandparents when I was a teenager. I'm going to try to make the best out of the time he has left, but its hard because he's so far away. I knew eventually I'd be dealing with this, because he's old, but I didn't think it would come up so quickly.

Please send positive thoughts and prayers to my family, my Grandfather is a hell of a man.

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You got it Missy, he's in my prayers

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[fatty]

i have always and will always wish nothing but the best for one of the nicest people on the board. <P>
i'm sorry you have to go through this and i know it will be tough, but you have an entire board willing to do whatever to make you smile, and send you all the prayers you need. <P>
at the very least, my dumb ass is always here if you need me :) <P>

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Hope everything turns out alright missy, just try and stay positive and all. =)

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[Aggie]

I'm so sorry Missy! :( You and him and your family will be in my prayers. I know exactly how you feel, trust me. I just lost both of my grandmothers in the last month and I never imagined how hard it would be, but I am getting through it with the support of my family and people who care about me. If you want to discuss anything specific please email me and we can chat. I really can relate. All I can say is be strong and make sure he knows how much you love him!

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[Jennitalia]

missy, that's so horrible. my thoughts are with you and your family. im very sorry you're dealing with this

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[jestah]

Missy I'm very sorry to hear the news. My Grandmother passed away from Pancreatic Cancer a few years back. She too was given the option of Radiation or nothing and she chose nothing and was given 3 months to live. The lived for another 2 years.

The best advice that I can offer is to cherish every moment with him. Every phone call, every visit. Don't be afraid to tell him everything that you want to tell him. The worst feeling in the world isn't the loss itself, more so the regret of something that you didn't get to say or couldn't find the words. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. If you need to talk, catch me on AIM or email me.



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I will defanlty keep you and your family in my prayers Missy

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[A.J.]

I know just how you feel Missy: my grandfather died after a long battle with lymphoma on Memorial Day.

Jestah said it best:

The best advice that I can offer is to cherish every moment with him. Every phone call, every visit. Don't be afraid to tell him everything that you want to tell him. The worst feeling in the world isn't the loss itself, more so the regret of something that you didn't get to say or couldn't find the words


My best wishes for you and your family.

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look on the bright side, hes
74. as shitty as this might
sound thats a good long
life. the other upside is that
he knows. he can make
sure that he does
everything he wants to do.
he can make sure he tells
everyone he loves them.

you're job is not to make
him feel guilty for being
sick... b/c a lot of people
feel like they are
abandoning their family. as
helpless as you might feel
try and do as much for him
as hes done for you so he
can pass knowing that you
are going to be ok, along
with the rest of his family.

smile!!!!!


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[SilentSpic]

I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. U and ur entire family will be in my prayers.

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[Crippler]

I had a similar situation with my grandfather a couple years ago, and my heart goes out to you, Missy. My prayers will be with him & your family...continue to keep your thoughts positive.


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[Tenbatsuzen]

Hey sis...

I'll keep your grandfather in my thoughts, you got my support kid.



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Missy, God bless you, your Grandfather and the rest of your family. I will pray for you.

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[Gvac]

My Grandfather's a WWII vet also, and it's true that they don't make 'em like that anymore. Strong, proud, real men who seem to be able to take the weight of the world on their shoulders.

You've got all the love, thoughts, and prayers I can muster coming your family's way, Missy.

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[RF Godfather]

Missy, sorry to hear about your grandfather.

You know you have all my prayers and best wishes. Stay strong and know I'm hear if you want some help.

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This message was edited by RonFez Mark on 9-10-02 @ 8:25 PM

[irishkb]

i am very sorry to hear that news missy... i have lost a couple of relatives to cancer most recently my godmother last year.. and my uncle 2 weeks ago... it is tough just try to make the best of it, talk to him and get everything you ever wanted to hear from.. if you need to talk feel free to email me.. sorry once again.. and you never know doctors aren't always right with their time tables... wishing you and your family the best.....

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[jamesdiggy]

Try and stay strong Missy, my prayers are with you, I know it's impossible to be prepared for something like this, so just know that there are a lot of shoulders out there to lean on.

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I am very sorry to hear about your grandfather. You and your entire family will be in my prayers.

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My thought are with you and your family Missy...
Keep your chin up.

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[Death Metal Moe]

I no longer weigh myself down with religion, but my best wishes for you and your family.

It is tough indeed to watch a family member die. It happened to me awhile ago, and now it's happening again.

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[TheMojoPin]

Blargh, sounds like what I went through with my grandmother about ten years ago. Fortunately, the experience brought me much, much closer to her, and I ended up appreciating her and loving her so much more than I did before. We'll be hoping for the best.

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[angrymissy]

Thanks everyone. I am going to try and make the best out of the time we have left. I didn't have that chance with my mom, so I'm gonna make it happen w/ grandpa.

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he's a vet. he's tough. he'll pull through.

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[Arienette]

i'm so sorry to hear that, missy. like you said, just try to enjoy the time with him that you can, and let him know how much you love him. he's very lucky to have a grandaughter who cares about him so much.

and i'm sure you know that we are all here for you if you need us. i love you!

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Sorry to hear Missy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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[SoccerMom]

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa. I hope he has good compassionate doctors that will help him to have a gentle passing when the time comes. I the meantime, you have an opportunity to share memmories and ask questions about your family history. He might really enjoy being able to share stories of his past and it may help him to reflect back over his life and be able to express his feelings with you. Looking at old family pictures could be helpful if you're not sure where to start. My mother died unexpectedly almost 8 years ago and I get so bummed looking through some of her old family pictures, not knowing who everyone is or the stories behind them. The time you share with him will be of comfort to him now and to you later. God bless you and your family.



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