Another prayer request if I might

the dude abides · Oct 12, 2009

Hey ya'll,

Just got a call from my mom, who just got a call from the Hospice nurse. My 90 year old grandfather, WWII Veteran and all around bad-arse MoFo, has taken a turn for the worse. They said they'd be surprised if he makes it another couple of days. My brother and I went down to visit him and Gma yesterday. We got a call from the nursing home (parents were out of town and they had my number as the emergency contact) saying they were pretty sure he'd had a stroke and that he wasn't doing well.

It was so sad. Seeing this incredibly brave and strong man, one who made it through the war and the great depression and a multitude of crap life handed him, reduced to a pile of flesh that could barely hold his head up.

Sometimes life just seems so damned unfair. I just hope he's not suffering. He's seen enough of that. I pray that through some miracle he makes an amazing recovery. If not, I hope he goes quickly and without pain or fear.

Thank you all.

Still trying my best to abide,
The Dude

richoso1 · Oct 12, 2009

It's in the hands of a higher person, just be proud to know that he was indeed a man of courage and conviction, and that you were able to share part of your life with him.

scarbelly · Oct 12, 2009

Dude
I will add you to my prayers - I know exactly what you are going thru. Mom is 92 and on hospice as we speak.
It really is hard to see strong folks turn so weak in the end. Life is so unfair sometimes.
Bless your grandfather and may he go with as little pain and discomfort as possible.

the dude abides · Oct 12, 2009

I understand...it just hurts so much

God be with you and your mom too. I'll be praying for you too.

bmudd14474 · Oct 12, 2009

Prayers coming to you from here Dude.

the dude abides · Oct 12, 2009

Thanks Brian.

chefrob · Oct 12, 2009

prayers sent...........

beer-b-q · Oct 12, 2009

You Got Them Dude, Prayers from Kansas...

the dude abides · Oct 12, 2009

Thanks guys.

It's odd how I've turned to this place of anonimity in a time of sadness. Maybe that's what makes me feel like this is better than friends and family...you just get support from everyone. We don't have to sit around and tell stories about them and stuff. I hate that. It just makes me feel worse and miss them more. But I do totally understand how that is what a lot of people need. I just feel good getting it off my chest, sit at the computer and have a good cry (boys, never be too proud to cry) and try and do other stuff.

God bless all my brothers and sister here on the SMF. I'm thankful I've found this place and all of you. As weird as it sounds, I consider many of you friends.

scarbelly · Oct 12, 2009

I am so glad you wrote this. I have a wonderful family supporting me but sometimes I feel better just being here with all of you especially when I get really down. I just thought I was wierd. Funny how we all greive in a different way

pepeskitty · Oct 12, 2009

We here in WV send our prayers to you Dude. Seems life isn't fair sometimes. Your grandfather has made a great sacrafice for his country and I speak for all of here saying that his efforts are greatly appreciated.

bbqhead · Oct 12, 2009

DUDE and SCARBELLY, my thoughts and prayers go out to you guys and your family's.

the dude abides · Oct 12, 2009

If you're wierd, then I guess we all are. Just a little anyway. It is nice to have all of you to lean on.

Thanks. We were never allowed to talk about the war with him. I guess he would have really heavy bouts of anger and depression when he thought about it. I remember watching the opening of Saving Private Ryan. He was there. As my dad tells it, it was his job to basically toss guys off the boats into the water that were too scared to jump in. My God, what that man must've dealt with emotionally after that. He got shot once in the knee. Always had that limp to remind him. But they patched him up and sent him back out there. Later in life he'd bring up war stories here and there. You'd know to just sit and listen and never ask any questions. Just let him control the conversation. He'd always tell stories of how him and his men would blow up the bridges trying to keep the German tanks out of France.

Thanks bbqhead. Much appreciated.

rivet · Oct 12, 2009

You 've got it Dude. A prayer from me to you all for the best. Hang in there, you are amongst friends.

yodelhawk · Oct 12, 2009

All the best to you and yours!

nickelmore · Oct 12, 2009

As i get older, life seems to get a little stranger, like wise dude I had an uncle who I grew up with who I thought was the biggest, strongest, smartest man on earth, sometimes even smarter than my dad. I have lost them both to diseases that withered their bodies and minds away

My uncle is the one who turned me on to making sausage and smoking.

My prayers go out to you and all of those with Gramps, Dad's and Uncle's. We will always have them our hearts.

irishteabear · Oct 12, 2009

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

travcoman45 · Oct 12, 2009

Our thoughts er with ya dude. Tell that old soldier to be proud, an when the time comes (it's always to soon, but some times a blessin even though it's hardest on those left behind), he has earned a place at the table a hero's!

rickw · Oct 12, 2009

Sorry to hear about your Gramps Dude, our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

bassman · Oct 12, 2009

Just to let you know, we're thinking of you here in western Colorado.

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