I made it through some major stress and still vaping...

[gowsgirl]

So my Grandpa went to the hospital yesterday. He has pneumonia. Today we found out that after almost 30 years free of throat cancer, he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
My Grandpa smoked for many years, but stopped once he had throat cancer. My Grandma and his whole world, passed suddenly in September. He said he cannot wait to see her again. As much as I can grasp what he is saying, I am still very emotional. I have always been close with both of them and cannot imagine being without both.
I had gotten a call when Grandma was going in for a pretty routine surgery and waited until the weekend to go up. By then, it was too late. I got the call last night about Grandpa and knew I had to be here, even if only for a few days (since my son has to return to school). At least I get to spend some time with him now.
Just had to share all of this since as you all know I can't just call up my husband and vent. You are all my family as well and it has just been such a very hard day.

Hope that was all coherent and all....

 

[Sallyem]

gowsgirl, I am so sorry about your grandpa! It's great that you get to go visit him for awhile.
Please know, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We CARE here, and we
want you to know that.

 

[Joyce]

Oh, gowsgirl, I'm so sorry! Hang tough, and my very best wishes to you and your family. Take care of yourself!

 

[wader2k]

Our thoughts are with you gowsgirl.

 

[Clover~]

*cyber hugs* I really wish I could give you a real one. they feel much better than cyber ones....

 

[Morandir835]

We're here for you Ms. Gowsgirl. At least you're getting a chance to see him. If you need anything, we're only a few clicks away...

 

[keyzygirl]

Im sorry.We are here for you.

 

[DawnsFolly]

Gowsgirl you & your family are in our prayers.

 

[Iowa Gal]

Gowsgirl I am glad you reached out - that is what we are here for. It is so strange but in the past four months I have made friends with so many people on this forum - it seems many here know me better than other people I've known for years. I have been on your journey and it's always difficult - just enjoy the time you are able to spend together and cherish the memories for a lifetime... You are in my prayers...

 

[plantlvr]

All i can add is i hope you take some comfort in all the love that is being sent your way from all of us,and please, take care of yourself too.

 

[sawlight]

Very sorry dear! This is hard, and going to be hard to hear, I know!
But sometimes people are so deeply connected, they come to rely on one another so much, they just can't cope without the other half of themselves. They can't take care of themselves without the other half to take care of.
Sometimes it just is what is, regardless of what we wish for.
Again, I am so sorry!

 

[Vapor Prince]

Hi Gowsgirl, I wish you the very best! I know these are trying times. You are in my prayers.
Dave

 

[Mary Kay]

Be with your grandpa and shower lots of love on him. We will be thinking of you both and sending Prayers up for you.

 

[Mmc]

Thinking of you and your family and wishing best wishes

 

[EleanorR]

I'm so sorry, Gowsgirl. Losing your Grandma may well have been the stressor that brought back the cancer. Lots of prayers going up for you, and for your whole family.

 

[mmcall12]

I'm so sorry, my prayers will be with you and your family,

 

[gowsgirl]

Thank you all so much for the kind words. I knew that once Grandma passed, he would follow shortly after. I guess I did not think it would be that quick. They were married 62 years. I have only been with my husband 7 years and could not imagine losing him now, let alone after 60+ years. My husband called at midnight last night and had already known something was wrong. He actually had woken up around 3am his time and could not sleep...at least I know we are connected even 3000 miles away
This morning I am off to the hospital to spend the day, sans the 5 year old, and will get to spend the day with him. I think we may take the rest of the week off of school and head home on Saturday.

Thank you all again for all of the support and I will keep you all posted

 

[mmcall12]

gowscirl, Please give your hubby a big hug from us and tell him to be safe. and do the same yyour Grandfather. and my prayers will be with you and your family

 

[Tracker II]

Praying for you, your grandpa, and family during this time.

 

[Maxwell_Edison]

Sorry to hear this. Sending you hugs.