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Prayers needed for my Grandpa

Dana

Posted : 4/5/2006 11:43:24 PM

I am new to this particular area, but I wanted you all to know that I think this is just wonderful. I was reading a few of the posts in this area and got all teared up!

My Husband and I recently moved in with my Grandfather to help him out. He is 86 and he just lost my Grandmother about 5 months ago. They were married for 65 years! My Grandparents raised my sister and I so they are so much like my parents to me!

Even with us around, he is having such a hard time with this. This is also an adjustment for us, but you do what ya gotta do in life to help others....

The one thing I can thank God for is our animals helping him, and keeping him the best company and he just ADORES them! he spoils them rotten!

His health is so so and I know he is depressed. He is grouchy, and I am doing everything I can to help him out. He just won'y go anywhere and seems so miserable. A few good thought for him may help to put him in the right direction!

I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! (sniff)[

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marty_ga

Posted : 4/6/2006 6:44:50 AM

You all have my thoughts and prayers.for an uplifting experience together. One of the biggest fears for the elderly is to lose their independence and have to rely on others. I am sure that having you and your pets there is truly a source of comfort for him, but it will take a bit of adjustment for him. Keep encouraging him to get out and stay busy. And bless you for caring.

cakana

Posted : 4/6/2006 11:53:48 AM

Gosh - 65 years. It's hard to even imagine what losing someone after all that time must feel like. Very sad, I'm sure. It's wonderful that you and your husband are there to help him thru this. No doubt, the fur kids help cheer him up too. My thoughts are with all of you. Try not to let the grouchy times get to you. I'm sure he's very grateful to have you there with him.

rredbird

Posted : 4/6/2006 6:27:30 PM

Hang in there. It's rough but your wonderful for doing this when so many won't.
I think it's awesome they had 65 years together - gives me hope 15 down and 50 more to go!

Tell Grandpa to walk your most sedate, well-trained dog around the block - great way to meet people (or re-connect with his neighbors).

Will keep your family in our prayers tonight.

tacran

Posted : 4/7/2006 3:58:53 PM

I can't imagine the difficulty your Grandpa is having after losing a companion of 65 years! Having you and your husband and lots of loving, furry companions around will help lift his spirits. Maybe as the weather continues to become warmer and with more daylight, he'll feel like taking a dog-walk with you -- running into a neighbor here and there will help him feel connected, too. It's hard to bring yourelf out of sadness when that's all you feel like focusing on, but thankfully you are all there helping him each day. Best wishes to all of you.