I'm Going Miss That Smile

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Last week I got a call that my Grandpa had been sent to the ER for a bad case of pnuemonia. We all waited to hear the news and when the doctor said he was on medication for the sickness, we all felt relieved. But after 4 days in the hospital and no signs of any recovery they had to do an operation. The operation was a needle into the chest cavity to release the pressure. But when they released the pressure and tested the blood, it came back with large traces of cancer cells. At 85 there wasn't any operations that could be done that he would recover from and the pressure returned. So the doctors decided to give him the choice and he decided to just go peacefully. He was moved to the nearby Hospice center and recieved care there. His brothers flew up from Florida and spoke to him for quiet some time. The rest of the family got to say what they felt. Ever since, we have regularly visited him everyday. But as can be expected, it's only getting worse. The once strong Italian is now reduced to weezing and whispers. After WWII, the Korean War, multiple war injuries, 3 open heart surgeries, cancer removed from his liver, and loss of eyesight in his left eye, he had finally found something stronger. He is a veteran of 2 wars and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was more of a father to me than my real father has ever tried to be. He always said "Paul, when you start racing, I'll come on up and watch you and cheer you on. Sound good Waldo?" (I got the nickname "Waldo" because I always ran and hid from my mom when I was a kid.) Today I went to see him and it was much, much worse. I didn't even know what to say and I mumbled out the only sentence I could think of. "Gramp, I'm growin' up." And I held up my grease stained hands and he gave me the same smile I've seen a million times before. But this time, it was a show of pride. I sure am going to miss that smile....
 
dude, i almost shed a tear there, as i know those feelings all too well..............
"The once strong Italian is now reduced to weezing and whispers"

what you wrote is quite grown up, and gramps is surely proud !!!!!!
sounds like you learned alot from him, just remember it all as you tread on
 
Im so sorry to hear of his condition. My thoughts are with you and your family right now.

Soon he will be in a very comfortable place amongst the rest of his life long friends watching down over you. Remember.................never disappoint him !!!!

My father once told me before he passed "You never know !!!! I may come back as a ROCK and hurdle myself at you when your least expecting it................ just to wake you up and keep you on the right path".
 
That sucks man... I'll keep you all in my thoughts... :/
Hold tight man, and remember, if you need a place for comfort, your BF bros got your back...
 
Thanks awk. I have to be the strong one in my family because my both moy brothers are out of the house and have started families of their own. My Grampa is a good man for sure. He was always funny too. He could get a laugh out of anyone no matter what mood they were in. One of my fondest memories was when I was down to visit and he was cooking beans. After about 2 or 3 minutes of cooking em he said "Jeewiz. They done yet?" He walked over and popped one from the pan into his mouth and said "Ah I know the secret to get em to cook. Learned it in the war." And he just cranked the stove knob to the end of the "High" setting and roasted em till they were about black. lol
 
I feel ya bro. If you need anything just ask. I can relate to this because my dad left me and my mom when i was 2 and my grandpa pretty much raised me with one of my uncles. We literally spent every moment together before i started school, and then once that started i could not wait to get home and see him. Unforetunatly he died when I was 9 and not a day goes by when I dont think of him. He died from cancer and i can truthfully say I was glad when he passed because He was a very active man and it killed me to see him suffering and laying around all day with almost no will to live. He is where i got much of my love for mechanical things like motors. Everytime I turn a wrench i feel a part of him with me. Stay strong bro.
 
i feel ya bro. my grandpa is basically my dad too. my dad has been a ahole. until these last few days at least. but my grandpa, for being 83, is the most active i have every seen for his age. he has went through 2 triple by-pass surgeries on his heart. i know when he was in the hospital i was there everyday. i dont know what id do if i lost him. he taught me everything. i would not be riding today if he did not let me start riding his snowmobile. and i know how it feels having a relative with cancer. my grandma (his wife^^) has breast cancer. and my grandma on my dads side died of lung cancer. hang in there bro. and god be with your family
 
Thanks guys. Yeah Shadow it's the same way here. He was always really active and now he can't do anything. But he's seen the people he's asked to see and he says "I've had a good life. Got a family that loves me and a bunch of good friends." Theres nothing for me to do but keep everything going and take care of everything for him. But I know that even when he's gone he will still be with me in my work and in my riding. He introduced me to both.
 
Sorry to hear! Always tuff to see the ones you care about the most hurt so bad and you can't do anything! I lost both grandmothers within a months time I feel your pain! Just remember all he has taught you and never ever forget the good times! He will be with you always!

PRAYERS GOING OUT TO ALL BF'ERS WHO HAVE HAD A ROUGH TIME LATELY! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AND WATCH OVER YOU AS YOU TAKE THE PATH OF LIFE!
 
88' blaster said:
i feel ya bro. my grandpa is basically my dad too. my dad has been a ahole. until these last few days at least. but my grandpa, for being 83, is the most active i have every seen for his age. he has went through 2 triple by-pass surgeries on his heart. i know when he was in the hospital i was there everyday. i dont know what id do if i lost him. he taught me everything. i would not be riding today if he did not let me start riding his snowmobile. and i know how it feels having a relative with cancer. my grandma (his wife^^) has breast cancer. and my grandma on my dads side died of lung cancer. hang in there bro. and god be with your family
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my dads a jackass to but i am sorry to here bout your grandpa.I send my wishs.
 
i'm sorry to hear about your loss bro, i almost started crying just reading your story. my grandpa died a little over a year ago and i still think about him daily. he has taught me alot about working on stuff, to do it right, and to only use top of the line products. he was one of those people that meant well but always yelled and sounded grouchy when he was trying to tell you something. i'll keep you and your family in my prayers bro!
 
Thanks guys. My Grampa passed away peacefully this morning in the Hospice Home. He will be missed by many people. But now I know that hes with me every time I throw a leg over my wheeler or crank my wrench. He taught me these things and that led me to be who I am.
 
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