My loving great grandpa Bob passed away very peacefully last evening around 7:30 PM in his sleep. I was not prepared for this. The past month has been very difficult for me. Not only have I been dealing with a great deal of stress where my relationship is concerned, but also in regard to school and life in general. I don't grieve so much about grandpa, because he has been very depressed since entering the nursing home three years ago. He has wanted this for a long time. On Friday, he had a heart attack. My family chose not to seek any extraordinary treatment because it would only have prolonged his suffering and caused him more pain. He returned from the hospital yesterday afternoon and really wasn't the same after that. I was fairly certain it wouldn't be very long for him, but I was pretty shocked when the nurse came to get me to tell me he was already gone. I will miss him very much, but he would not have wanted to suffer or linger any longer in his condition. He lived a good long 90 years and I am so thankful for his life. He was a great man who will be missed by all who loved him and called him friend.
Grandpa, I find comfort in knowing that you are finally at peace like you have wanted for so long. I will miss you and I love you very much.
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