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Another update on my grandfather

It's not looking good. He has pancreatic cancer, and is not going to get better. Though he has had it since the spring probably, and people with that cancer normally die within 6 months. He has stunned doctors and beat the odds. He was admitted to a community hospice last week for 10-14 days to be monitored, and to give my grandma a break.

I asked my aunt about our potential trip in March (didn't book tickets yet), and she said not to get them. Too much could happen between now and then. I am now facing the fact that I will not get to see my grandfather before he passes away, and am preparing to make a last min. trip for his funeral when the time comes. I have a feeling it will be sooner rather than later, but we have no idea.

Thank you all for the good thoughts and vibes. It's really tough to turn my phone on after work, in the morning, etc. knowing there may be a call or message of bad news. I am all too familiar with this situation unfortunately. I am going to call him tonight though to say hi.

Re: Another update on my grandfather

  • Er/jerEr/jer member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry to hear this, Kim!  I really hope you're able to make the trip next year and see him!

    ::lots of vibes::
  • New_to_PGHNew_to_PGH member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh Kim, I'm so sorry you're going through this. ::Hugs::
  • edited December 2011
    I am so sorry to hear this, Kim.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope you get to make a trip out to see him.
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  • edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry, Kim.  (((HUG)))
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    I'm sorry to hear this Kim. Thoughts and vibes for you and your family.
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  • edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies. Nights are the worst for me- I just dwell on the negative, and think the worst. It's probably b/c I have gotten those calls at night...it's also coming up on 5 years that I lost my other grandfather (New Years Day).
  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
    Kim, I'm so sorry to hear this.  It sounds like your grandpa is a fighter!  I'm sure he will appreciate talking to you, even by phone.  I hope you get to make your trip to see everyone in March :(
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  • edited December 2011
    Kim my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    I'm sure your grandfather will appreciate your phone call.  Situations like this are never easy, but hopefully you will be able to see him in March. 


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  • reannalynnereannalynne member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm sorry to hear this. I just went through this with my grandfather. not that exact cancer, but a lot of others. If it helps at all, 4 and a half years ago they gave him six months. he just passed away this past september. I


    you are in my thoughts. ***hugs***
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  • edited December 2011
    So sorry to hear that Kim:-(  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • edited December 2011
    oh no Kim.  I'm so sorry to hear this.  :hugs: and many prayers
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    I'm sorry Kim. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
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    Kim, I am so sorry to hear :( I know how tough it is being far away. I was extremely close to my grandpa (he lived with my family) and he passed away about 6 weeks after I moved to Oklahoma. I felt so guilty for not being there....not that I could have done anything, but it definitely sucks to not be able to say goodbye :( Mny vibes for him and your entire family, I hope all goes well enough that there is time for you to take a trip out there to see him.
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  • edited December 2011
    Thanks Karen, I'm sorry to hear that about your grandfather. I'm not super close to this set of grandparents, b/c they never lived really close even when they were in PA. They've been in AZ now for I'd say maybe 17 years? In other words, a good portion of my life. I regret not being closer with them, but you can only feel so close when you're across the country and rarely see them.
  • edited December 2011
    Vibes, thoughts, and prayers, Kim, as you and your family deal with this difficult situation.
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