My grandpa has black lung disease...something that can't be cured at all. It's sad because his need for air has become psychological and he's totally freaking out about not getting enough air. Now they have him on medications to slow his breathing and make him "forget" about the amount of air that he thinks he needs. Now he is forgetting people...losing the feeling in his arms...and becoming violent. He went into the hospital on Thursday and he beat up three nurses and tried to leave the hospital in the middle of the night. I guess it's just sad because I was never close with him...not by my choice, but just situation never allowed me to be close to him and his wife. Moral of the story? Treasure everyone in your life, because you'll never know when they'll be gone...physically or psychologically.
***hugggsss*** it's never easy to watch someone go, if you're close to them or not. It's especially sad when they lose their minds and all that, so painful to see. Love to you and your family, and bad as it sounds, i hope he finds peace soon.
He will walk to his next life soon, I think. Sometimes it's better for everyone for a soul to be reborn again
*hugs* Annie, you're right. It's never easy. I just had to put my grandma in Hopsice, but she seems to be doing pretty good, just came outta the hospital after days for a UTI. Well, actually I more or less have just been helping my Grandpa with the paperwork, house cleaning etc...so at least I'm not alone in this. But...I just always remember she is 96, and she's live a long, long, happy life. And she continues to be happy, in spite of dementia, and we tell eachother we live eachother everyday...and make eachother smile everday. In spite of the fact she doesn't remember me sometimes. It is sad, but if you find a reason to smile and connect with your grandpa, it will be much easier. I'm sending love, hugs, and good vibes your way! Hang in there!
My grandpa is also on his deathbed at times it seems. He's been VERY sick for over a year now, and just recently had bladder cancer surgery. I'm worried about him too. I'll be so sad when he goes, but you know, at least he won't be in pain and be so sick anymore. He's barely getting out of bed lately.
My Thoughts are with you... What your going through ive faced in a different way for ten years with my great granddad as his gone senial and so has my great nan.. Something inside tells me they will depart for the spiritual world in a couple of years.. I have braced myself for it and accepted it is going to happen so when it does i can offer a blanket of comfort for those who are effected family wise worse than myself... Regards The_Warden p.s Bracing yourself for a destination within natures DNA isnt easy but once you get there... It can easy the pain a little if accepted..
