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Let's Talk About Grandfathers
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:25 pm
I'm sorry if this is a frequent topic.
I lost my grandfather to cancer in April. He was my only grandfather because my Dad's father died when he was a teenager.
My grandfather was the second biggest male figure in my life. I loved him so much. This holiday season has and will be rough.
The hardest part is seeing my mom so torn up. I love her so much and would do anything to make her sadness go away.
Summary: No matter what you believe about life, love the people around you. This game is short and the other players won't be around forever.
Happy Holidays to all of you. This round is on me.
I lost my grandfather to cancer in April. He was my only grandfather because my Dad's father died when he was a teenager.
My grandfather was the second biggest male figure in my life. I loved him so much. This holiday season has and will be rough.
The hardest part is seeing my mom so torn up. I love her so much and would do anything to make her sadness go away.
Summary: No matter what you believe about life, love the people around you. This game is short and the other players won't be around forever.
Happy Holidays to all of you. This round is on me.
This post was edited on 11/26/15 at 10:29 pm
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Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:28 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Sorry to hear it. Life really knows how to stick it to you sometimes. Soldier on.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:28 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Lost the only grandfather I knew (mom's side) when I was still very young. What little I remember about him are very fond memories. A very good man.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:30 pm to AlbertMeansWell
My last perished at 114
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:32 pm to AlbertMeansWell
I hope you find peace this holiday season 
I'm at my grandparents currently in texas. Dad's dad died when he was little, grandma got remarried so I've only ever known grandpa as my real grandpa. He's 92 so I'm not looking forward to the day him or grandma go downhill. I'll probably be a mess, just think of the good times and how he's looking down upon everyone now.
I'm at my grandparents currently in texas. Dad's dad died when he was little, grandma got remarried so I've only ever known grandpa as my real grandpa. He's 92 so I'm not looking forward to the day him or grandma go downhill. I'll probably be a mess, just think of the good times and how he's looking down upon everyone now.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:32 pm to AlbertMeansWell
It's tough. I'm 36 and this is my first holiday season without my grandparents. They both passed away earlier this year at 98.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:33 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Both of mine have passed. It sucks
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:34 pm to AlbertMeansWell
You got my upvote... Never knew my Grandfathers, they both passed when I was very young. I am a Grandfather now to 2 very young Lads. Doing all that I can to change that legacy.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:40 pm to AlbertMeansWell
This was my first year without both of my grandparents from my dad's side. My dad said the thanksgiving dinner blessing today and brought them up and it brought tears to my eyes. 
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:42 pm to AlbertMeansWell
I'm 44 and my grandfather was born in 1891. He died when I was 10 but I still have fond memories of him. He had great stories too. He had a Ford Model T that got crushed by a horse in City Park and he got shot during a bank robbery in the early 1930's. I'm here because the bullet missed his aorta by about an inch.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:46 pm to AlbertMeansWell
This is how I see it: maybe there is an after life. If there is: you will see him again. If there isn't: you won't know the difference. Just hang in there and remember the good times and how much love you shared. Let him live on in stories you tell about him.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 10:46 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Knew both of mine and even one of my great grandfathers.
My parents (Includes step parents) are in their 80's or late 70's.
I have been taking the family to see them each year because I don't live near any of them, and any call or visit could be the last. I savor them all.
My parents (Includes step parents) are in their 80's or late 70's.
I have been taking the family to see them each year because I don't live near any of them, and any call or visit could be the last. I savor them all.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:03 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Paternal grandfather died when my dad was 16. Maternal is 87 and tough as a goat. Def a racist though.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:06 pm to AlbertMeansWell
My grandfathers are both gone. One 10 years ago and one last year who was the patriarch of our huge Italian family. No more Sundays at his house with tons of cousins aunts uncles etc. Holidays are not the same at all. I was truly blessed to have these two great men in my life.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:08 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Good stuff right there man. Hopefully the memories you have of him will bring more happiness than tears. Cheers on having a great role model in your life!!
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:09 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Both of my grandfathers were great men. Both fought in WWII as teenagers , came home and built a great life. Both were very involved in the community when it was truly about helping and not politics. My Dad and I were talking about that today. Neither one of us will live up to their legacies civically.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:09 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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Summary: No matter what you believe about life, love the people around you. This game is short and the other players won't be around forever.
I heard dat. My grand daddy lived til I was in college and my pawpaw lived until my kids were in high school. They both taught me about life and what a man should be just by their example.
Tonight I put my only granddaughter to bed (1 yo) and it was her first night without both her parents. I hope to create as many memories an I can with her.
I have one grandmother still alive (92) and I hope to learn more from her before it's too late.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:20 pm to AlbertMeansWell
I was blessed to know both my grandfathers. Both are no longer here but I looked up to them both. I wish they could have met my children.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:43 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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This post was edited on 5/6/24 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 11/26/15 at 11:52 pm to AlbertMeansWell
I don't have kids but I already know I'll probably hate hem. My future grandchildren though that's another story.
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