my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

Original post by SummerBride06

Dec 15, 2005 10:54 PM

here we go again.

i put my beloved cat abu to sleep last week and just started getting over the hurt.

on the way home from work today i got a frantic call from my aunt telling me to get to the hospital immediately but she wouldn't say why. but i knew.

my grandpa has stage 4 lung cancer and emphysema. he is dying. it may be hours, it may be days, but all i know is it is the most painful thing i've ever gone through. i'm going to work tomorrow but i don't know how i'll make it through. his sister died on thanksgiving, my cat died 2 weeks later and now this.

my grandpa smoked for 40 years. he quit 20 years ago but the damage is done. even with seeing my grandpa the way he is, MY FATHER AND SISTER CONTINUE TO SMOKE!!! and my grandfather even had a big heart to heart with my sister about it and she promised to quit.

here's my public service announcement for the day:

smokers---please quit. if not for yourselves, do it for your family. do it for your kids and grandkids who aren't here yet. please. my grandpa regrets ever lighting up in the first place. those freaking cigarettes are stealing away the most important person in my life. they're just not worth it. watching him suffer over this past year is just awful, and seeing him today was traumatizing. please, please please, try to quit. not for me...for you and your loved ones. they'll thank you for it.

i'm sure i'll be updating this with the really bad news any day now.

ETA: I just got the call that my grandpa just died. he lost his breath and is gone. i don't know what i'm going to do.

Mrs. Powell Posted: Dec 16, 2005 08:18 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry to hear.

VogueBride Posted: Dec 16, 2005 08:20 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

i am so sorry....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and yoru family. i lost my grandpa 1 month ago....and it was very very hard. we are all here for you.....much love.

103005FallBride Posted: Dec 16, 2005 08:23 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

Carol,
I am so sorry. I hope and pray God can give you and your family the strength to make it through this. I also hope others read your message and are touched and take quitting smoking into consideration.
~Lori

hmpena Posted: Dec 16, 2005 08:43 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you & your family

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Dec 16, 2005 08:44 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry for you loss..

Tina120206 Posted: Dec 16, 2005 08:45 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

All of our prayers are with you during this time.

soon2bmrsdunn Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:03 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Just remember that you granpa will always be watching over you!!!!

JXNOscar Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:10 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I have tears in my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss.

missgwife Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:13 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

My grandfather, two uncles dies of lung caner, so I know your pain.
Stay strong and

Missladybug15 Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:15 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry, like yours, my Grandpa was a big time smoker as well, and he passed away in 96 due to a blood clot that traveled to his lung due to smoking, you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:17 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry...

chellynyc Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:18 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

You and your family are in my prayers - may your grandfather rest in peace.

nov06 Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:23 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so sorry for your loss.

cantwait2bewed Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:32 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

MY prayers are with you and your family. I lost my Aunt to lung cancer about 5 years ago.

leighdvm Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:35 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family

Bride2Be06 Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:45 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

hang in there sweetie

nygirl77 Posted: Dec 16, 2005 09:52 AM

Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now

I am so very sorry for your loss. My grandfather died 2 years ago and although he was sick for many years, it still hit me like a ton of bricks. He'll be still there with you, watching down on the joyful moments in the present and the future and smiling.

I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say you are in all our thoughts!