My grandfather died

[VirusType2]

Well, I thought I would make a thread and describe what is going on in my life right now, since I spend so much of my time here.

My grandfather, 89 years old, died last night. My grandmother, also 89, had been married to him for 70 years.

My grandmother and grandfather on my father's side are now about 93 years old, and coincidentally, have been married for 70 years as well! Amazing that marriages last that long. You just don't see that kind of 'till death do you part' marriages anymore.

I wasn't very close with them, but of course my mom is pretty sad. You know, with 4 grandparents in their 90's, I knew it was coming, I knew I could lose all 4 of them within a very short amount of time, and this is sobering. I mean, you can't live forever. He has had a long and wonderful life, and I'll miss him. One day, they will all be gone.

We are here on this earth because of a one in 600 trillion chance (wild guess) of you being you. A result of our grandparents on both sides of our family creating our mom and dad, and them meeting each other. ..

 

[Smoke]

I`m sorry man, my grandmother will pass away today/tommorow, so i`ll be able to relate soon enough

 

[Ennui]

I'm sorry I'm fortunate enough to still have all four grandparents, and the thought of losing one is sobering and also frightening.

 

[Sebastian]

My granny passed away last summer, and it was a bit of a hard time. But because she was a good lady, all I can do now is laugh at the good times we had and feel nothing but joy for knowing such a person.

 

[A True Canadian]

Wow, 93 and 89 years old for all four is really something. You must have some really good genes in your family. :O

 

[ComradeBadger]

Very sorry to hear that.

My grandfather used to encourage me with my poetry etc.. after he died I never wrote again, although I've started writing lyrics again

 

[Terminator]

Both my grandads were dead before i was born, my 2 grandmas died when i was young.

 

[Raxxman]

my Grandad died infront of me when I was 3-4 years old.

It's never a nice thing, but it's a fact of life... it ends.

Sorry if I sound cold, I don't mean to be.

 

[Maxi]

I've lost one.

 

[Hectic Glenn]

Me too, my grandfather when i was 8 months old, so the emotional attachment wasn't exactly much, but he did get to hold me and know about my existance, he first grandchild. Lucky to have the other 3 left, i'm particularly close to 2, and would be very upset to lose them i must be honest.

I did lose my great nan recently though, wasn't too close and she is of similar age to your grandfather, Virus. At least they were lucky enough to live such long and full lives. IIRC, you had a tough time growing up Virus, so you may be toughened emotionally to deal with death more, i hope so as it can be useful to help your mother through it.

 

[VirusType2]

It hasn't really set in yet. I almost feel like it didn't really happen, since I don't feel as sad as I think I should, and I feel bad about this too. It hasn't really hit me yet though. I cried like a newborn when my aunt died about 15 years ago. I think the difference is, she was too young to die, and it didn't feel fair. Life isn't fair, unfortunately.

My Mom had been saying for a week or two that he could die at any minute, but when she called me this morning, it still came as a shock. They have always pulled through these medical conditions in the past. I guess you get to a point it doesn't matter what kind of medical treatment you have.

I`m sorry man, my grandmother will pass away today/tommorow, so i`ll be able to relate soon enough

I am really sorry to hear that.

Wow, 93 and 89 years old for all four is really something. You must have some really good genes in your family.

I don't believe I got any of the good genes, for the record. Only bad ones. :frown:

I did lose my great nan recently though, wasn't too close and she is of similar age to your grandfather, Virus. At least they were lucky enough to live such long and full lives. IIRC, you had a tough time growing up Virus, so you may be toughened emotionally to deal with death more, i hope so as it can be useful to help your mother through it.

Thank you, and thank you all for the support.

I don't want anyone to feel obligated to say something, but if you have a similar experience you want to share, then, by all means. We've got your back.

 

[Beerdude26]

Very sorry to hear that ;(

 

[gh0st]

two of mine have already died. ill be in their position in no time so it is sobering.

 

[gick]

I feel for you man, my Gran died a couple of weeks ago. Theres something very disconcerting about seeing your father crying too.

 

[Steven]

The death of a family member is just terrible, sorry to hear it VirusType2.

 

[BabyHeadCrab]

Very sorry to hear that VT2, loosing a loved one is always horrible.

 

[Lucid]

Never knew my grandfather, he died in WW2. :|

My grandmother is still alive and pretty healthy, she's about 87 now.

But, my condolences to you and yours.