My grandpa is dying, what should I say to my dad, to let him know I'm there for him?
2006-12-04 18:56:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm here for ya dad?
You say all the things you always wanted to say as fast as you can before you don't get that chance to ever do it again.
unless you hire a medium or that one dude that talks to dead people on tv.
2006-12-04 18:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by cruddypantz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start off by saying that you are there for them. He should already know anyways. How is this affecting you? That's the first step because if your not right emotionally than you can't help him. You should really think about the good times you've had with your grandpa. Life's hard, but it always comes to a end. The bright side of things is that he won't suffer anymore.
2006-12-04 19:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by songbirdz03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off I'm sorry about your grandfather an the pain yous are all experiencing,
ok you could start with a hug an even cry along with your dad its a very hard time for all involved an emotions are high huh tell him exactly that which you have told us.....that you are there to help with support an comfort, that you love them both dearly an that you yourself needs support an comfort, but just make all the efforts in your power to express your love an the fact that you have a strong shoulder for them all to lean on, again sorry for your families pain an my thoughts are with you....god bless.
2006-12-04 19:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by WESTIE GURL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Embrace your Dad and say Dad I am here for you. It is Grandpa's time to go and we will all go too. It is now his time and eventually our time will come. Console him the best you can. Tell him to help his Dad go peacefully by whispering to his ears loving things and not to worry about people he will be leaving behind. Also tell him to follow the light if ever he sees it. Pray aloud so that he can join youin his thoughts.
2006-12-04 19:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my dad was dying my kids gave me all the support i needed in being able to spend time with him helping with dinner etc. And they would make me a coffee or breakfast in bed and hug me even more than they normally do....they didnt say words they didnt need too just being there for me was all that mattered. And they spent time with him as well with and without me.
2006-12-04 21:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by blue_eyed_woman_of_3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than I love you Dad, nothing! You really don't know how it feels, since you still have your Dad, but you can let him know you do love him, and want to be there for him. Tell him just what you said in this forum. He'd understand. "I don't know what to say Dad, but that I love you, and I want to be there for you."
I lost my Dad many years ago now, (1974) but I had to help my Mom. It wasn't easy. Thankfully, she still had three kids of her own to raise, and then I became seriously ill, and almost died myself, and my Mom had to take over taking care of my 4 kids. It gave her a mission in my life without my Dad. But, in my experience, when I called her one morning, about 3 months after he was gone, she started crying for no apparent reason. I went to her, and just put my arms around her and let her cry. That is all you can do! Let them cry! Let them talk about the one that is dying! Letting them talk is the most important, now and after they die. Why? It helps them to put it in prospective! So. let him know you love him, his dad loved him, and that you will try your best to be there for him. But tell him that, not just us! lol
2006-12-04 19:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ikeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Dad, I know this is a difficult time for you. Grandpa is proud of you and loves you and so do I. Please know that I am here for you if you want to chat, cry, or just hang. Anything I can do to ease your pain, I'll try. I love you dad."
2006-12-04 19:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
let him know that you are there for him. Remind him that now you grandpa wont be suffering anymore and that he will be watching and guarding your family for now on. and that he is in a better place and he is happy. make sure he knows that he will see him again one day.
2006-12-04 21:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by linderlou2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is being very considerate of you young Man, you should be proud of yourself. You don't have to get it all in, try remembering the most special of occasions.....what they meant to you.......take your time, use that time to remember all the things you've always wanted to say to him......let him know you're right there by his side to see him through the tough times as well as the bad............I'm sorry for your misfourtune..........LATER
2006-12-04 19:17:29 · answer #9 · answered by veteranpainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him know you love him and try to keep things as normal as possible,share good memories they will help him and laugh about good times,death is a part of life and
you cant avoid it,he will probably need to talk about things
and you could be his shoulder to lean on,this will bring you closer as father and son.
best of luck
2006-12-04 19:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by jewel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋