Make Sure (NMR)

I am not asking for sympathy but I do want to let you all that today I lost my Grandfater at the age of 79. He died this morning of a massive stroke and I want all the people that read this to remember we never know when our time will come, so make sure that you live life to the fullest. Just yesturday he was as heathy as any 79 year old man could dream of being and played for several hours with the youngest great grandson. This morning at 3:00am he suffered a stroke so massive that there was no chance of him seeing the light of day again. So instead of saying you are sorry for my loss please everyday tell the ones that you love that you love them and make sure you live your life the way you are wanting to and don't hold back because you will never know when it is time for you to make the trip. I hate to share a sad story but sometime you have to have a sad one in there to remind you that life can throw you a nasty curve sometimes. I loved him very much and it was just not his time he had things left to do here.

Thanks
Neal Stewart

 

Amen! Learn to live this gift we call life to it's fullest and the whole world would be better off!

 

Sorry for your lose Neal, i agree with your thoughts full heartly may God speed you through this.

 

Neal, I pray that you will come to accept and find comfort in the fact that it was his time, and that he was taken quickly, and when he was still able to enjoy life.
I know it's difficult to come to terms with when there are things that you feel are left undone, but everything happens for a reason.

 

Thanks guys for the support sometimes it is nice to have a place that you can go and let your feelings poor out to people that don't know you and judge you. It really means alot to hear the kind words from others.

Thanks again

 

Neal, I too recently lost my great-grandmother who although was 85 had been in remarkable shape. Just three months prior to sudden discovery of congestive heart failure had driven from New Mexico to California twice in one month by herself. We all thought that she would live for at least another ten years. She too lived vibrantly and to each day's fullest. She took a turn for the worst and shortly after I spent one full day with her she passed away silently and peacefully. She was alone when she died and she wanted it that way. She taught me a lot and I am at peace with her passing. Even though your grandfather's passing will take time to move through find comfort in the memories and life lessons that he imparted upon you. Life's too short for regrets, I'm sure he loved you very much. Know that you have many friends here who will support you in anyway that we can. Take care and remember, laughter is the best medicine.
Jeri

 

Neal and others I hope you don't take this the wrong way but I'm jealous of your grandfather. as much as I love the things of this world they can't compare to being with the Lord. In the bible it says we should be sorrowful of births and rejoice in someones passing. The Lord knew what we would have to go through in our fleshly state and what we have to look forward to, as saved person, in life everlasting with him. So I know that it hurts for us here because we feel loss but your grandfather feels nothing but eternal happiness.

 

Neal,

As golf was my retired dad's passion, he pretty much lived on the
golf course. After his 3rd heart attack, the doctor told him he
couldn't golf anymore. That was probably one of the most heart-
breaking look I'd ever seen in my dad's eyes.

Eight years ago *today*, I watched my Father have a heart-attack
while in the hospital.

As I was trying to revive him with nitro-glycerin, my mother,
clutching Dad's right hand, looked up to the heavens and
said, "He is yours now, Lord. Please take him."

After hearing her words and seeing the sorrow *and* relief in my
Mother's eyes, I was certain she knew he was headed to rest peacefully in heaven.

After seeing and feeling my mother's words, I stopped trying to
revive him and held his left hand as God took his spirit.

Even though we were saddened by the loss of his passing, we
knew he was in a MUCH better place than what today's society
had to offer him.

Yes, I thought of my loss almost every waking minute for a long
time to come. However, over time, the pain became easier and
easier to take.

I can offer only my sympathy and share my experience in telling
you that the sorrow *will* lessen over time and eventually, you'll
only think of the good times you had.

Hang in there and be strong. Great memories are in your future.

God bless you and yours,

Rick

 

so sorry

Neal Im so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather & my prayers are with you thruogh these troubling times. As you know I have also loss someone way before thier time & I know its hard to deal with but go on we must. Take care & remember the good times because that is what has helped me through the loss of my brother Later Tim

 

I am very sorry to hear of you`r loss my great grand mother died just a cuple days ago she was in her mid 80s and was sadly better off , she was to the point that she couldn`t talk, shake her head , or even eat . I`m glad that she is not suffering any more but I just wish that I would have got to se her befor she left.

 

First I want to say thanks to all of you for your posts, you don't really know how much that helps sometimes. On Wen. we took my grandfater to his final resting place....very long 3 miles trip. I decided to get the Mav out early that morning and clean it up and have it there for the trip to the Grave Yard. I thought that being he help me with some of the things with the car I would have it there behind the Hurst on his way. To let everyone know my grandfather was a Mechanic and had his own shop for over 50 years, and he was the only one that ever built that carb on my car so that it would run to it's best. he always told me to let him know if it ever needed to be done again. Well for the last year I have had some trouble out of it and always told myself to let him know I was having trouble but never did. Well anyways (sorry guys) on the way to the grave yard I noticed that my car wasn't running worth a crap and would not idle for anything, the first thing that came to mind was him telling me I better get to it I won't be around for ever. After a few tears I just had to laugh at the irony in the thought. He was a wonderful man and will be missed alot in this town. And now I will have to deal with a screwed up carb til I get the money

 

Hey,

Just wanted to add my condolences. Like some of the other poster have said, your grandfather is a lucky man. He is at eternal peace with the Lord now. Still, I'll be praying for you and yours.

Saul