Lost my Grandfather this morning

[thekidd76]

My Father's Dad passed away early this morning. He was almost 90, and has been suffering too long now from the tolls of cancer. Everyone knows he's in a better place, but my Grandmother isn't ready to accept it yet. Prayers for her and my family would be appreciated. I'll be loading up and taking the family up to Detroit in a couple days for the funeral.

[DLCTEX]

Prayers sent. It must be really hard to lose someone you have loved and entwined your life with for so long.

[mikeym1a]

I'm sorry for your loss. Lost my grandpa when I was 16. grandma followed 6 mo later. Now, my materal grandfather passed about 20 years ago. Grandma was not so eager to follow. She lasted another 14 yrs, raising veggies, canning, crocheting, and reading. I've come to the conclusion it's not the length, but the quality that counts. Funerals are hard on the survivors, then the healing begins. mm

[thekidd76]

Thanks fella's. It's definitely going to be hard, but we'll see him again when our day comes.

[1989toddm]

At the funeral of a 14 yr old boy in our community, this analogy was offered. "He passed from life to life, there was no passing into and out of death, not even a pause. Death is but a dot, a point in eternity. It has no length or space." "Jesus Christ conquered death for Whosoever will drink of the water of Life freely, let him follow me."

[buckwheatpaul]

I am truly sorry for your loss...your Grandmother is the one to focus on now.....all of my Grandparents are gone and I truly miss them....however, I know they are there watching over my family....it is a comfort....give your Grandmother a hug and tell her you love her.......

[captaint]

kidd - Sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. I hope you were able to enjoy him while growing up.
I lost my grandparents when I was, like 12 years old. On top of that, they didn't live nearby. Hope your Grandmother will be able to recover from her loss. God bless Grandparents.

[Toddlo]

Peace to you and your family. I pray that your grandmother will face his death with courage, mourn and begin the healing process.

[Lee]

Sorry for your loss. My FIL just passed a week ago, so I share your feelings. You, and your entire family are in my prayers.................

[wch]

God bless you and yours and be safe on the highways.

[Ed1]

Sorry for your loss, praying for all

[dragonrider]

Sorry for your loss,

[gray wolf]

Sorry for your loss,
Prayers said for your family and your grand dad.

[blackthorn]

From our house to yours, condolences on the loss of your Grandfather, may he RIP. Safe journey to Detroit and back.

[thekidd76]

Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

Prayers for you, your family and Grandmother.

[Teddy (punchie)]

Praying for you all, sorry for your loss

[opos]

Best to you and your family..being a grandchild is a special place...my Grandad was the main man in my life as a youngster...now I'm a Grandad and Great Grandad and know how much a Grandad can love his Grandkids...I'm sure he felt that way about you and your family....Grandmother's grieve but they learn to get along after a time...Safe trip

[gbrown]

Best to you and your family..being a grandchild is a special place...my Grandad was the main man in my life as a youngster...now I'm a Grandad and Great Grandad and know how much a Grandad can love his Grandkids...I'm sure he felt that way about you and your family....Grandmother's grieve but they learn to get along after a time...Safe trip
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Be strong, trust in God.

+1 on that, opos, I'm in the same place. Never knew my paternal grandpa, he was killed in an accident before I was born. My maternal one was not much of an outdoorsman, a good man, though. My dad taught me and was a big outdoorsman. I now have 2 grandsons that I am teaching. Grandpa's can be special if they get involved. I'm lucky I became one at a young enough age.

[MaryB]

Celebrate the life and the memories, it will help with the loss.

[autofix4u]

I lost my grand father last fall. Cannot wait till we are together again. I grew up in the house on the north side of his and spent the next 25 years in the house on the south side so to say we were close is an understatement. Take time to spend with and comfort your grandmother.

[trys357]

Sorry for your loss .. prayers going out to you and family.

[303Guy]

Sorry for your loss and for your Grandmothers loss.

[wis40]

So sorry for your loss. May the strength of knowing that he is with Jesus and he no longer suffers from those effects of that cancer be a help in your time of sorrow.