Just got off of the phone with my sister and my grandpa is dying, I'm very sad and what advice could you give?

Question

He lives 12 hrs away and he's on a morphine trip and off of all his medications! so I can't call!

Answer 1

pray for your family!

Answer 2

I am very sorry to hear about your grandpa. I have lost two grandparents myself so I know the hurt you are experiencing. My advice would be to pray and seek comfort from God. Remember the good times you have had with your grandpa. If possible go be with him and your family; being close to the people that you love and love you back will help in your time of need. God Bless.

Answer 3

Losing a loved one is always very sad. Just know that your grandpa will go to a better place where he will be happier, and know that you will see him again some day. Dying is a natural part of life, and although it's one of the hardest things to face for many, it won't mean that you and your sister will never see him again.

Answer 4

First off, say a few prayers for him. Next if possible, go and visit with him and enjoy what time you have. It is OK to feel bad and grieve and it is also important to let these feelings out. Many of us lose a close relative without the chance to talk with them, say because of a car wreak or heart attack. You at least have the opportunity to see or talk with him and share a few laughs that you will always remember. Good luck to you!! GaryT

Answer 5

That's extremely sad. I got a phone call from my sister about 3 weeks ago that my grandfather had passed away. I was in the grocery store and i just lost it. Our grandfather was very special to me and my two sisters. i remember as a child being unable to fall asleep for fear that he would die someday. my best consolation was believing that he was now with my grandmother who passed away seven years ago. People obviously handle death in many ways. Be sad and cry if you need to. Definitely stay close to your sister and other family members if you can. And if you can talk to your grandfather now, while he's still alive, you might want to do that. None of us got to say goodbye. And if you feel that you are not able to handle it find a professional who helps people through grief and dying. My thoughts are with you...

Answer 6

Go see him or if thats not possible call him and tell him you love him and say your goodbyes. My grandpa died suddenly in a resturantwhile having lunch with co workers. I lived with him and I feel so horrible I didnt get to tell him goodbye. This will be nine years ago in November. Understand that grandparents die but say everything now or you will regret it for a long time

Answer 7

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My mother in law passed away two weeks ago after a 6 month battle with colon and liver cancer. It was a long 6 months watching her get worse every week....so I understand what you're going through. The best thing you can do is visit him, pray, be with your family and friends, and cry. And always remember the good times.

Answer 8

If you are able, I would go visit him while he is still on this earth. I would share some of your thoughts and concerns with him. Tell him what he's come to mean to you and the family. Thank him for all the things he's done for you, the love he gave you, the advice and any little extras...

If I knew I was dying, I would want to spend as much time with everyone who loves me and tell them all the things I wanted to pass on to them.

It was love that brought us into this world and I would want to leave also surrounded by love.

Answer 9

I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard-
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word!
I didn't ask for wealth or fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind)-
I asked Him to send you treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!
I asked that He'd be near you
At the start of each new day
To grant you health and blessings
And my friendship to share your way!
I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small-
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!

By: Kenny P. aka-Cobra

Answer 10

there's nothing wrong with being sad.. I was never very close with my grandpa.. the only thing I remember about him is that he was mean and he didn't like me..

when he died, I felt guilty because I didn't feel sad.. I pretended to be sad for the sake of my mom... I felt guilty because all of my cousins were sad at the funeral and I wasn't..

be thankful you had such a good relationship with your grandpa.. I wish mine had been better..

Answer 11

How about getting off the computer and going to see him???
I didn't mean that to sound so bitchy, I am sorry, but seriously, 12 hours is nothing, I didn't get to see my grandad when he was dying, my brother and sister did and 9 years later I'm still pissed about it. It doesn't matter if he's out of it, just sit there and hold his hand and talk to him. You don't want to regret it later, trust me.