IMADreamer Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 I'm not normally one to do this but tonight my Grandpa is fighting for his life in the hospital. He's had a very rough few weeks having suffered a heart attack, needing a pacemaker installed, then having to have a heart cath and then today suffering what the doctor believes is another heart attack partial caused by kidney failure. It seems his kidneys couldn't process the die from the heart cath. Anyway, we were told at 4pm today it would only be a matter of hours before he was gone. The family was called in and despite the long odds he is in great spirits joking around and being my Grandpa. He has improved over the last several hours and the doctor even said he is more optimistic but things are still bad. So I'm asking for your thoughts, prayers, or whatever it is you do. My Grandpa is a great man. Lifelong Catholic, father of 8, businessman of over 60 years, farmer, husband of 70 years, and quite the comedian. At 89 he would tell you it's selfish to ask for people to pray that he makes it another day/week/year/etc but I don't mind being selfish in asking. I love my Grandpa and this world is better with him in it. Thanks for your time.
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
07RS4 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 I Wish him the best Jason. I don't pray often, but tonight I will take a knee....
Chris@Adams Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Jason, I just now saw this thread, Prayers sent indeed!
DTrem13 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 You got it, Sir. My thoughts are with you and your families.
Marylander Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Sounds like he's got a great spirit. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
dipolley Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Jason, whatever the outcome, have joy in your Grandfather's life and take advantage of every moment you have with him. He is lucky to have the time he has to spend with his family surrounding him. I wish I could have had the same oportunity you have when my father passed. I am sure your grandfather is happy to know he has so many people that care about him there when he needs them. My heart goes out to you and I hope that you have many more years with him.
gencoupe3dot8 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 I'm right with David in his thoughts on relationships... your Grandfather sounds awesome and my thoughts and prayers are with him, you and your family, whatever the outcome... Shalom, Mike
IMADreamer Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 I don't really have much of an update other then to say thanks to every one. His blood pressure has come up some (which is what we want) so that's a good sign but he is still in very bad shape. Still up and talking though. Thanks everyone!
Doug123 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Prayers sent for your grandfather - he sounds like a great guy!
MichiganSRT8 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 prayers being sent directly your and his way man. I lost my dad when I was 17 little over 4 years ago, I dont even have any kids yet but knowing they wont get to have him personally kills me. Be happy for every minute with him man, all those happy memories could have easily never happened. sounds like an amazing grandpa you got, you guys will be in my prayers tonight.
whiterp199 Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 You are both in my thoughts. I am very sorry to hear this.
TK427 Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 Prayed for you and you your fam, It's never easy in these moments! Glad to here he has faith and lots of family that loves him though.. God Bless man..
DieselDude Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
70'sChevyGirl Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 Oh Jason, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. You need to remember the good times you and he have had in the past and laugh about them out loud. Hold his hand and tell him how much you love him. In July, it will be one year since my father died. Your grandfather sounds like he had a wonderful life just like my father. Everyday I think about my father and it brings a smile to my face. All the crazy things he did and all the things he would let me get away with without telling my mom. I have many many great memories. Before he passed I told him to send me signs that he is around. Believe it or not, there have been many things that proves to me that he is fine and that there is a wonderful life in Heaven in the afterlife. I send this Angel to your Grandfather, to you and your family. May God Bless All of You in this very hard dilemma.
wayne Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 i will prey for him. he sounds like he lived a wonderfull life with a wonderfull family.I hope he pulls out of his illness and lives,but not if he will be suffering. Then God will be waiting with open arms for him.
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