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my Paw Paw is going to pass away today
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:16 pm
we have known it was coming...I just made a trip this past weekend up to see him...he was put in ICU for about the eleven billionth time....my dad, uncle, aunt, and granny finally decided it was time for hospice...just talked to granny on the way back in from lunch and her first words were "it won't be long"
shite sucks...the man is literally my hero...when everyone else was meh about me joining the military years back...he laid in his recliner and looked me dead in the eye and said "what are you waiting for?"..."go for it"...his blessing meant the world and he was so proud of me for serving..
he walked the woods with me, taught me horse shoes and chess, taught me to swim, took me camping, took me to Disney, took me to the beach, told me dirty jokes, taught me how to use a hammer and a paint brush, showed me what hard work really looked like, how to be a good husband and to love one woman...FOR 55 YEARS....taught me to provide for my young family, and he was hands down the best Paw Paw a boy could ever have...I'm 35 years old and torn slap up....
why do Paw Paws have to leave us?
shite sucks...the man is literally my hero...when everyone else was meh about me joining the military years back...he laid in his recliner and looked me dead in the eye and said "what are you waiting for?"..."go for it"...his blessing meant the world and he was so proud of me for serving..
he walked the woods with me, taught me horse shoes and chess, taught me to swim, took me camping, took me to Disney, took me to the beach, told me dirty jokes, taught me how to use a hammer and a paint brush, showed me what hard work really looked like, how to be a good husband and to love one woman...FOR 55 YEARS....taught me to provide for my young family, and he was hands down the best Paw Paw a boy could ever have...I'm 35 years old and torn slap up....
why do Paw Paws have to leave us?
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Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:21 pm to SthGADawg
My grandfather was a better role model than my father (his son). I feel for you, but I assure you, he'll live forever inside of you and through you in the way you live your life.
I'm older now. Still ask myself "what would my grandfather do."
You're blessed to have had him in your life. I know it's painful now, but you'll understand what I'm saying sometime down the road.
I'm older now. Still ask myself "what would my grandfather do."
You're blessed to have had him in your life. I know it's painful now, but you'll understand what I'm saying sometime down the road.
This post was edited on 8/25/16 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:25 pm to RhodeDawg
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My grandfather was a better role model than my father (his son).
THIS^
was the same way for me...my Dad still pisses me off daily...you know my kids were always more excited to get to go see my Paw Paw...(who has been pretty old and not as active for them as he has been sick awhile) than they would their own Paw Paw (my Dad)
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:25 pm to SthGADawg
Been there my friend! Sounds like you just described my PaPa. Hurt like hell to lose the man who raised me. Sure thankful for all he taught me though.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:38 pm to SthGADawg
The way you live your life will honor him. He taught you to be a man. During this time of his passing (as hard as hell as it'll be- and I cried like a baby at my grandfather's funeral)...try to be the man he made you and try to be strong for your family. He'll be watching you, and watching over you.
Eta. You've got me crying like a baby again. Remembering mine. Hang tough brother- he's inside of you.
Eta. You've got me crying like a baby again. Remembering mine. Hang tough brother- he's inside of you.
This post was edited on 8/25/16 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:40 pm to SthGADawg
Mine died when I was only about 10 or 11....so although it sucks be thankful you had the time and experiences you did. Alot of people like myself have only vague memories and stories from our parents.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:41 pm to SthGADawg
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why do Paw Paws have to leave us?
It's only for a short time in the grand scheme.
Thoughts and Prayers
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:45 pm to SthGADawg
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Being the youngest of four, I don't really remember either of my grandfathers, but I hear stories of how wonderful they were with me as a little tot.
I lost my Dad just a few years ago. He did for me all of things your Paw-Paw did for you. It's a loss, but as stated above, he lives on within you and you will see him again after he leaves.
I lost my Dad just a few years ago. He did for me all of things your Paw-Paw did for you. It's a loss, but as stated above, he lives on within you and you will see him again after he leaves.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:45 pm to SthGADawg
Sorry, man. I never really knew my grandparents. Be thankful for the memories.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:45 pm to SthGADawg
I lost the only grandfather I knew (Papa) when I was 27. Nicest, kindest man I ever knew. From experience, spend all the time you can with him at the end(sounds like you did). It will hurt but he'll always been with you and still provide guidance to you from what he taught you in your time together 
Prayers
Prayers
Posted on 8/25/16 at 12:56 pm to DawgCountry
Lost my Papa when I was 5 so I guess I never really knew him but there are plenty of Pictures of me and him on the Fire Truck and such...Prayes Sent...
Posted on 8/25/16 at 1:02 pm to SthGADawg
Always tough.
We all have to do it one day....he is just going a little bit ahead of you. He will be there when you get there.
Thoughts and prayers.
We all have to do it one day....he is just going a little bit ahead of you. He will be there when you get there.
Thoughts and prayers.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 1:08 pm to SthGADawg
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he walked the woods with me, taught me horse shoes and chess, taught me to swim, took me camping, took me to Disney, took me to the beach, told me dirty jokes, taught me how to use a hammer and a paint brush, showed me what hard work really looked like, how to be a good husband and to love one woman...FOR 55 YEARS....taught me to provide for my young family, and he was hands down the best Paw Paw a boy could ever have...
Sounds so similar to my grandfather it's scary. Your Paw Paw sounds like an amazing man, you have my deepest sympathies. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 1:08 pm to Rounder1
You got me tearing up in Tate eating my Chick-fil-A. Prayers and peace for you and your family
Posted on 8/25/16 at 1:09 pm to SthGADawg
Thinking bout you and your family today SGD.
Cool old people are the tits.
Cool old people are the tits.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 1:10 pm to NytroBud
Prayers, buddy.
I lost my dad just shy of my 22nd birthday (2002), both of the only grandparents I ever knew in 2012, and my mom in 2013. It was hard, but time does help ease the pain. I still think back on them a good bit, but I second what everyone else is saying....be happy for what you've had and look forward to what will be.
My kids will never know their grandparents on my side, so I'm hopeful my in-laws will be around for a good while longer so they can at least know and remember the love of their Nina and Pappy (my in-laws chosen names for themselves). I always knew my grandparents as Mema and Pop, from the time I was little until they passed. My cousins started referring to them by their first names as they got older, but I never did that.
I lost my dad just shy of my 22nd birthday (2002), both of the only grandparents I ever knew in 2012, and my mom in 2013. It was hard, but time does help ease the pain. I still think back on them a good bit, but I second what everyone else is saying....be happy for what you've had and look forward to what will be.
My kids will never know their grandparents on my side, so I'm hopeful my in-laws will be around for a good while longer so they can at least know and remember the love of their Nina and Pappy (my in-laws chosen names for themselves). I always knew my grandparents as Mema and Pop, from the time I was little until they passed. My cousins started referring to them by their first names as they got older, but I never did that.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 2:17 pm to SthGADawg
You have my condolences, SthGA. Mine passed back in the early 90s when I was still in college. My Grandfather was much like you described yours being. I learned so much from him and even though it has been more than 20 years now, I can still see him sitting there as if it were yesterday. During a particular tough period in my life I had a dream where he told me things would be ok. I try to pass on his way to my children and hopefully one day it'll take hold.
Fair winds and following seas, sir.
Fair winds and following seas, sir.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 2:47 pm to Spaceman Spiff
my grandpa and grandma were alcohoics.
always good to read other folks having 'real grandparents'.
it sucks to hear the bad news, but you had 35 great years with him! Think of his life instead of his passing :)
always good to read other folks having 'real grandparents'.
it sucks to hear the bad news, but you had 35 great years with him! Think of his life instead of his passing :)
Posted on 8/25/16 at 3:01 pm to SthGADawg
Is he up here in Paulding? If you are stuck in St. Mary's & I can do anything for you just let me know I think you have my e-mail...
Prayers sent, both of my grandfathers were 2 of my best friends & mentors growing up, nothing but fond memories of both & still think of them often even at my age...
Celebrate his life & remember how lucky you are to have had such a great man in your life. The tears will flow but the smiles will be there too with all the memories & reminiscing with you family...
Prayers sent, both of my grandfathers were 2 of my best friends & mentors growing up, nothing but fond memories of both & still think of them often even at my age...
Celebrate his life & remember how lucky you are to have had such a great man in your life. The tears will flow but the smiles will be there too with all the memories & reminiscing with you family...
This post was edited on 8/25/16 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 8/25/16 at 3:15 pm to Spaceman Spiff
Well, you have got me tearing up.
I had 2. One on each side. Both are gone. Both very different men, but both very similar in strength of character and moral fiber.
The last one to pass was a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander who was interred in a Veterans Cemetery with military honors including 21 gun salute.
One of those spent shells resides on my bathroom sink. I look at it every morning when I shave and pray that I can't live that day as well as he lived his life.
I had 2. One on each side. Both are gone. Both very different men, but both very similar in strength of character and moral fiber.
The last one to pass was a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander who was interred in a Veterans Cemetery with military honors including 21 gun salute.
One of those spent shells resides on my bathroom sink. I look at it every morning when I shave and pray that I can't live that day as well as he lived his life.
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