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NBR: A very sad night

kim1730kim1730 member
in March 2011 Moms
So we're flying down to Florida Saturday morning to visit with my grandmother and see my grandfather (they're separated) and we're driving down to the Keys after. I've been trying to contact my grandpa since Monday to make sure he knew when we were going to be there and to set up plans with him so we can spend some time with him. I've gotten his voicemail for 4 days straight. Nobody has heard from him. I got the call tonight that he finally decided to tell people that he's been in the hospital for the past 10 days and found out he has pancreatic cancer. He was going to start radiation on Monday, but the doctors decided tonight that there is nothing more they can do for him and they're going to send him home. I was planning to tell him in person that the new baby is a boy & he's going to have another great grandson, but now it sounds like he's not going to be around when the baby comes. I'm surprisingly calm, I think because I know I can see him in 2 days, I just really can't process all of this.
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  • vbel714vbel714
    Sorry to hear about your grandfather... T & P to you and your family. 
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  • Phil&CorinnaPhil&Corinna member
    I'm very sorry to hear about your Grandpa!  Sad My Grandma passed away from pancreatic cancer; they caught it about 1.5 years prior, she did one round of treatment and then was supposed to have another but didn't, as she didn't want to suffer anymore.  I know how upsetting this must be at such a happy time in your life, but try to make the most of the time you are with him and I'm sure he'll be thrilled to know of your son, even if he doesn't get to meet him! 
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  • mrssburnisonmrssburnison member
    I am so sorry about your grandfather.  I know how hard this must be.  I lost my grandpa in April.  Have a safe trip and make the most of the time you have.  Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. 
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  • MissYouDietCokeMissYouDietCoke
    Having just returned home from my own grandfather's memorial service, I am so sorry to hear your news. I saw my poppop 2 weeks before he died, and he was so excited to talk about the baby. His smile that day will stay with me for a long time. I hope despite the news you will still enjoy your visit, and I am sorry that you will be saying goodbye sooner than you had hoped.
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  • bikernunbikernun
    I am very sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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  • kim1730kim1730 member
    Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts
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  • katkat74katkat74
    So sorry to hear...keep the faith!
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  • HoolahZingerHoolahZinger member
    I'm so very sorry. My Pop Pop passed a couple years ago from colon cancer and I still cry when I think of him. It's hard but hang in there. It's good to hear you can go see him in a couple days. I'm sure he would still love to hear all about his grandson to be
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  • SheasSheas member
    I am so sorry to hear this!  T&P coming your way....
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  • voeuxvoeux
    T&P's for your grandfather and your family.
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  • beerladybeerlady

    I am sorry for your sad news. I am in the same situation. My granddaddy will be 90 in January and he was diagnosed with colon cancer a couple of months ago. Because he watched my grandma go through treatment for colon cancer and die anyway, he has chosen not to have treatment.  When I went home in August and told him I was pregnant, he said, "I hope I live long enough to see it."  I found out this week that it's a boy and we will name him after my granddaddy. I am not sure if he will make it to March to meet my baby, but I can't wait to give him the news at Thanksgiving.

    The news that you are having a boy may bring the sunshine to his life that he needs right now. Enjoy every minute you have with him and take lots of pictures so that your baby can know his great-grandfather. I am praying for you and your family.

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