08-09-2007, 01:29 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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I Lost My Grandfather Last Night
I'm typing this sitting at a Starbucks in Penticton, British Columbia. On Sunday night I received a phone call from my sister telling me that my grandfather was suffering from kidney and liver cancer, and was near death. This came as a complete shock to everyone - a few weeks ago he was healthy and walking around. Ashley and I got on a plane and flew to BC Monday afternoon, and got to see him open his eyes and acknowledge we were there. Last night, while I was holding his hand, he passed away - his lungs filled with fluid and his heart stopped. I've never experienced death in such a direct manner before, so it was an experience unlike anything else - and likely something I'll be exploring on my personal blog in the future. We're going to stay in Penticton until the funeral on Saturday, then we'll be heading home.
I have no connectivity unless I walk over to the nearby shopping mall and pay $8 for an hour of online access ($13 for the day) so if I don't respond to email messages or forum posts, that's why. I'll likely be back on Sunday night and returning to work Monday morning.
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08-09-2007, 02:03 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 75
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Jason,
I'm sure I speak for all of us, when I offer my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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08-09-2007, 02:24 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 702
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Jason,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as well.
It's strange how we all know, quite early in life, that death is just the natural course. It still has a very powerful effect on our lives when we experience it directly with the loss of a loved one.
I've been perusing and posting at PPCT and SMT for years, and it just struck me how a "community" such as this can make you appreciate others as well as share in their successes and losses (not too different than it would be with friends and neighbors in your home community).
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08-09-2007, 02:34 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,466
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My sincerest condolences, Jason. Losing a family member is always difficult, but to bear witness to their passing can have an even deeper effect. Was he keeping his illness a secret or was he completely unaware of his condition? If he never knew, that scares me and probably everyone else here. Makes one wonder what time bomb we may have ticking away inside, undetected.
I'll be thinking of you and your family. Take care, and feel free to take as much time off as you need to deal with this loss. Moments like these open your awareness to life's true importance...and it ain't gadgets.
Best,
Kent
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08-09-2007, 02:38 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 18
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Deepest condolences to your whole family.
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08-09-2007, 03:05 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 36
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We are all very sorry to hear about your loss. Take care.
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08-09-2007, 03:06 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Take care of yourself and your family. We'll all be here when you get back.
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08-09-2007, 03:18 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 6
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My deepest sympathy on your loss. Even if you are prepared for it, there is now a piece of you that feels like it is missing.
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08-09-2007, 03:24 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 58
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So very sorry
Jason,
So sorry. I lost my grandfather about 6 weeks ago as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!!
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08-09-2007, 03:58 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,221
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Jason,
Thanks for sharing about your loss of your grandfather. You and your family continue to be in the prayers of many here. I lost all of my grandparents by the time I was an early teenager and I really wish I could have known them better. I'm thankful you got to be there at the end to say goodbye and "see you later's". Though I know it is difficult now, I believe it will be a memory you will treasure in the years to come.
Paul
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