Dreamer_D
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Unfortunately my grandfather is finally losing his 5 year battle with melanoma. He has beaten many odds by lasting this long, as melanoma is basically untreatable once it metasticizes... He was given 6 months to live about 18 months ago, and one month ago we found out the cancer in his lung had finally become more active, and that the cancer had spread to his brain. Then about two days ago he could no longer get out of bed, and it looks like his time will come in a couple of days. He is 78 years old.
Growing up I was very close to my grandfather, as my own father was absent. I have many fond memories of riding with him on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he kept until he was about 70 years old. We also used to go fishing together a lot, and we would catch frogs by the river when I was very little. His favourite joke was the old "pull my finger routine." Every summer I spent about 8 weeks with my grandparents, and we would often go on trips to California or Florida for weeks at a time in their motorhome. In many ways, they are like parents to me.
My grandfather had a difficult life. He was raised very poor and stopped going to school in grade six so that he could start working to support his family. At 16 he lied about his age so he could join the army, and he served our country for the next 35 years.
He and my grandmother were childhood sweethearts, and went on to have three children together. His legacy will live on in his three grandchildren, and his first great-grandchild who is due to be born in February. I wish he could live to meet him or her
, I know that has been a real motivation for him since we told him I was expecting.
This weekend my family is converging in my home town to see him through these last stages of his life. He wants to die at home and doesn''t want any efforts made to prolong his life, and we plan to honour his wishes. I am just hoping he goes quickly and peacefully. Apparently he is comfortabe now, but his energy is fading very quicly and he cannot eat.
Please help me wish, pray, and hope for a peaceful passing for my grandfather, and for strength and resilience for my grandmother who is becoming a widow. My grandfather deserves a peaceful end to his wonderful life. I love him very much and will miss him terribly.
Growing up I was very close to my grandfather, as my own father was absent. I have many fond memories of riding with him on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he kept until he was about 70 years old. We also used to go fishing together a lot, and we would catch frogs by the river when I was very little. His favourite joke was the old "pull my finger routine." Every summer I spent about 8 weeks with my grandparents, and we would often go on trips to California or Florida for weeks at a time in their motorhome. In many ways, they are like parents to me.
My grandfather had a difficult life. He was raised very poor and stopped going to school in grade six so that he could start working to support his family. At 16 he lied about his age so he could join the army, and he served our country for the next 35 years.
He and my grandmother were childhood sweethearts, and went on to have three children together. His legacy will live on in his three grandchildren, and his first great-grandchild who is due to be born in February. I wish he could live to meet him or her
This weekend my family is converging in my home town to see him through these last stages of his life. He wants to die at home and doesn''t want any efforts made to prolong his life, and we plan to honour his wishes. I am just hoping he goes quickly and peacefully. Apparently he is comfortabe now, but his energy is fading very quicly and he cannot eat.
Please help me wish, pray, and hope for a peaceful passing for my grandfather, and for strength and resilience for my grandmother who is becoming a widow. My grandfather deserves a peaceful end to his wonderful life. I love him very much and will miss him terribly.
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