2006-06-16 13:11:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Is your relationship with your grandpa limited to writing letters? If not, a sympathy letter might make you feel beter, but it won't do him any good. I am a grandpa, in my 60's & recently underwent open heart surgery....twice! The future didn't look too good for me & all I really wanted was the company of my children & grandchildren. I'm better now. My oldest grandson traveled 250 miles to visit me in the hospital. I'll remember that always.
You should also know that your grandpa may be better equipped than you think to handle his remaining time. We older guys look at death way differently than when we were young and a whole lot differently than you.
Go see him.
2006-06-16 13:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why a sympathy letter? Write him a letter and tell him your happy that you get 2 more years with him. And then make time to spend the time with him and make really good memories.
2006-06-16 14:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by carolscreation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allah has created diseases and there is treatment for every disease expect old age.
Death is going to come, kings, great civilization ,millions and millions people died. believe in death and there is no time specified for death so you are not even sure its 2 years less or more. so sympathy letter is rubbish idea.
It is Allah that gives life and causes death. And Allah is AllSeer of what you do.
Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
2006-06-16 13:26:42 · answer #3 · answered by saleem k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that sympathy is probably not the way to go. When my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, we grieved with him. We let him know that he didn't have to pretend to be strong and that everything was going to be OK. Of course, I was able to be with him in person. My advice? Ask him to record his story, either on tape, or in writing. tell him to recount fun stories of growing up; how he met you grandmother, what your father or mother was like as a child, his favorite jokes... Ask him if there is anything you can do for him. Ask him what he wants his funeral to be like. Ask him if you can help get him in touch with anyone from his past. Most of all, help him celebrate his life. The words must come from you. Sit and be quiet, play a song he loves and let the words flow. Saying anything is better than silence. Offering continued love and friendship is best of all.
2006-06-16 14:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Zybo2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be a letter written at all....if he only has 2 years to live spend as much time with him as much as possible....and make those last 2 years of his life the best years of his life....let him know that you love him and that you care..im very sure that he will appreciate spending time with you..that would mean so much to im in certain.
2006-06-16 13:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not write your grandfather a sympathy letter, he is still alive.Visit with your grandfather and be supportive of him.He does not need to be reminded of how much time he has left he is painfully aware of it.The clock is ticking in everyones life.Take the time today to make amends with those you love, have drifted away from or have not spoken to for far too long.Tomorrow. may be too late.
2006-06-16 15:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by gussie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for the letter, you need to be sure to tell him that you love him very, very much. But one of the things that you really need to do is to be sure that you spend more time with him. Make sure that he knows that you like being with him and that you appreciate and cherish the time that you have together. Do not be scared about what might happen, but love the time that you can have with him.
2006-06-16 14:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by cookie_lover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavens, no. I would write him about all the good times you've had together and the great things you remember. I'd spend as much time with him as you can and make more good memories. I mean, if he only has 2 yrs. make it the best 2 of his life. Be real!
2006-06-16 13:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by snddupree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for him, there doesnt need to be a letter. Also sometimes doctors can be wrong. 7 years ago i was dianosed with leukemia, my doctors didnt think Id be able to live a long life. I proved them all wrong, and went into remission. Now im 17.
2006-06-16 13:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by shaygirlie06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about writing a letter telling him how much he means to you, recollecting some great times you shared, ask if there's anything he needs from you, and plan to visit with him before summer is over.
2006-06-16 13:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by Serena 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋