gthing ([info]gthing) wrote,
@ 2005-03-16 03:10:00
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    My grandfather is 86 years old.  He lives in California with most of the rest of my Mom's side of the family.  I don't know any of them very well.  Grandma and Grandpa do always send gifts on christmas, and never forget my birthday.

    I feel like a bad grandson because I don't keep in touch with them very well.  The last time I saw them was at some family reunion years ago, and even at those things I never really talked to them.  This is a pretty sharp contrast to my grandmother on my Dad's side, whom I am fairly close to.

    Anyway, the doctors have unofficially disgnosed my grandfather with something called "Burkitt's Lymphoma."  It is a very rare form of cancer (about 300 new cases a year) and is among the most aggresive of all human cancers.  It responds very well to chemo therapy, but 86 year old men usually do not.

    In addition, they're pretty sure he has lukemia too, which is cancer of the bone.  They are saying he probably has a few months to live. 

    I don't know why I'm writing this in my LJ.  I guess I want to talk about it, but not with anyone in particular - or anyone nearby. 

    What is a bad grandson supposed to do in a situation like this?


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[info]aroundthebend
2005-03-16 05:17 pm UTC (link)
Maybe you should stop thinking about what a "bad" grandson you are and start acting like the wonderful grandson you REALLY are. Don't beat yourself up for the past. Live for today and the future. Take the time that he has left and run with it.

*HUG* I really mean that digital hug. So you better like it.

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[info]marlababes
2005-03-16 05:17 pm UTC (link)
wow sam, that is so sad.. i can somewhat relate because im almost the same way with most of my relatives... and some friends that have moved away.. im the worst person at remembering bdays and holidays, yet i always get things from them, and i still dont even send thank you cards.. mostly because i forget or im too lazy.

Even if you're not that close to you grandfather on your mother's side I'm sure he would still reall appreciate a note or a card just sending your love to him.. letting him know youre thinking and praying for him and youre grandmother. If you wanna talk more about it, you can talk to me if you want.

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[info]make_u_less_sad
2005-03-17 02:33 am UTC (link)
Hey, you just left me a comment. I'm not sure how u found me but I always welcome comments. And apparently we live in the same place.

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[info]gthing
2005-03-17 04:02 am UTC (link)
Yea I paid for my LJ account so now I guess I can search for people by location ... so thats what I did.

Word.

I think I added you as a friend too.

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