We lived in different states but when I'd go see him we were best friends. He taught me everything about life. When he was a young man he joined the Air force when I was 21 I joined the Army. He really wanted me to go into the Air force but we would share stories and related to each other on a new level. When he got the Alzheimer's he never forgot about our stories although he thought it was 1943 and I was over seas. He always asked how I liked doing KP kitchen patrol. His favorite thing was asking me how many potatos I peeled today. I didn't have the heart to tell them we used boxed potatoes or a machine peeler. He was the greatest man that ever lived and from the greatest generation. I never seen him lose his temper. I must pick up the phone twice a day to call him and now, well now it's just me and my memories of the greatest man ever. Thanks for listening folks. And if you still have a grandpa or grandma for gods sake call them and say I love you.
2007-12-04 16:37:58 · 18 answers · asked by Dungeon Master 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I am sorry but I will be unable to pick the best answer. You all have helped a lot. May your god bless you and look over you, Thank you for your answers.
2007-12-05 02:02:31 · update #1
TIME IS A HEALER TO ALL. GRAND PARENTS ARE THE FIRST, AUNTS AND UNCLES AND THEN PARENTS.
NEVER MISS THEM THEY ARE ALWAYS LOOKING DOWN AT ME TO SEE I LEAD THE GOOD LIFE. WHEN THINGS ARE BAD WITH WIFE IN BAD HEALTH SINCE 96 I LOOK UP AND ASK FOR GUIDANCE FROM THE PAST WISDOM GIVERS I HAD KNOWN AND ADMIRED. THEY ARE NEVER FAR FROM MY THOUGHTS.
ELVIS ONCE SANG ABOUT "MEMORIES"--PRESSED BETWEEN THE PAGES OF MY MIND
2007-12-04 16:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have received some wonderful advice. You were very blessed to have this man in your life. Think of this: he is now with Jesus in a perfect body with a perfectly clear mind. He wouldn't want you to be so unhappy. He would want to you carry on and pass on his love of life, the lessons he taught you. The pain of mourning will pass with time. Try hard not to dwell on the pain, but on the joys you experienced. He was a gift for a season in your life, and he has moved on to a place that is better than you can imagine; you will see him again one day!
2007-12-05 01:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by Lady G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the best thing is the healing power of time. You can try looking at old pictures, and remembering all the things that made him so dear to you. A smile about that time he took you to the carnival or something like that can go a long way.
Sorry it hurts so much...he must have been a wonderful person.
2007-12-05 00:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by TheRustyKeg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful legacy of love your grandfather left you. I do understand your grief at losing him in the flesh; but what he taught you, shared with you and the love will never be lost!
I had a grandfather like that who died when I was 11...and yet even today I miss him.
The best gift you can give his memory is to be the same kind of grandad one day! :-) God bless you!
2007-12-05 06:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always hard when a person close to you dies. You are fortunate that you have good memories and that your grandfather was a positive role model for you. Not everyone is left with good memories. All my older family is gone and now and I'm a grandma raising my grandaughter with my husband. When my mom died suddenly at 58 of a brain hemmorhage , I couldn't look at her picture without crying for at least six months. We all are born ,live our life and die eventually. It is inevitable for all of us ,but we don't like to think of it . Time does make it easier . Thankyou for sharing this with us.
There are a lot of forgotten seniors and veterans that have no family to visit them. Perhaps this message will serve as an incentive for others to volunteer their time especially at this time of year.
2007-12-05 00:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope that you'll feel more comfort than agony when you remember your time with your grandfather, this may take awhile because you'll grieve for him in your own time. Sharing stories about him and your own stories with the younger people in your life may help you along. You two shared a great gift, and nothing will ever take that away. My heart goes out to you.
2007-12-05 00:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bless You Dear! How blessed you are to have had such a wonderful person in your life... do your self a favor and write down some of the stories you mention here, maybe for your son one day... or a grandson! I miss my dear Grandfather more than words can say also! He was the Bestest!
2007-12-04 16:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hon, Just keep living the way he taught and showed you from being the best teacher and role model you could ever have asked for !!!!! You are so lucky to have had him for as long as you did and you are always going to miss him !!!!! But I can tell from reading your question that he was a very lucky grandfather to have you for a grandson !!!!!! Pass along all the morals and values he instilled in you to your children and grandchildren !!!! Bless you Bud !!!!!!
2007-12-04 16:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Diana 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if ur father's sisters dont have any issues then you can file for a Mutation before the Tahasildar in whose jurisdiction this property falls. But where your father's sister want a share on that piece of property then there will be long drawn legal battle ...
2016-04-07 09:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES He WAS AMONG THE GREATEST GEN. EVER TO LIVE!!!!I miss my Grandpa who fought in the 1st WW. and lost him back in 1980. Sometimes I wish I could ask his advice , but I can't so I have to draw on his wisdom to respond to my grandkids questions, and when I do I thank him in prayer for the answers. Along with an uncle who also fought in WW11 and confer with the 2 when I respond to my grandkids as if to say , 'Well did I earn the right to answer their Q?
2007-12-04 17:45:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋