Posted:Thu Jan 8, 2009 9:52 PM CST
The black cuff
Its 3;43am in Glasgow and its exactly 8 days since my grandpa passed on .He stayed with us till the early morn of the new year .I was the only one in the room when he took his last breath and i swear i still hear it when i close my eyes at night ,so im not sleeping .
I miss him so much that i dont actually think its sank in yet ,but the 2 bottles of wine iv had tell me other wise .Im pissed and pissed ,he was like a second daddy to me ,taught me to play pool ,and how to cheat at dominoes .I got my first sip of beer from him and my first bb gun .He watched me grow up along with my other 42 cousins from his own 13 children and now i cant look at any of them without feeling like im about to break .I know im not the only one but still it hurts .
Im not really sure why im still writing ,not got much to say now .Could you just for a second tho do as im doing ? close your eyes and wish him a safe journey .I know you dont know me or him ,but just the thought of him being alone is killing me and id like to think he knows that somewhere out there others care .
Take care people ,and dont forget to go visit someone who may need it 
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Fri Jan 9, 2009 12:09 AM CST
I'm sure he had a chance to say his good byes even though you couldn't hear. He lives in your thoughts and you in his. Death is the start of a new adventure and in time I'm sure you will talk to him about this life again.
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Fri Jan 9, 2009 4:23 PM CST
....although I don't know him, nor you, your words of sorrow & loss were extremely moving....my heart goes out to your & your family.....my thoughts are from both personal & professional experiences, & ask that you keep them in mind.....
....life is about love & loss....have solace & consolation in the fact that you were there for him, when he needed you most....be strong for you & your family....may God bless you with His peace, & understanding.....as you have requested, I've closed my eyes & prayed for you, your family, & him in his journey, asking for His mercy to be there with you all.....I can say --- with certainty, he is not alone, for the grace of God has been his guide....& he has arrived safely at his journey's end.....Godspeed my dear, all the best in your future....& the best gift you can give to your grandpa is to honor his memory, by serving as an example with your life.....
Regards,
Troy,
From Maryland, USA
stevealittle1
waleska, Georgia USA
Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:47 PM CST
i am so sorry for your loss
sg0974
Shelbyville, Indiana USA
Sat Jul 4, 2009 4:28 PM CST
I am so sorry to hear about one of your own family members passing on. At least you were there in the room with him when he went as I have felt this pain myself while me and my mother took care of her husband/my father until he finally went back in August of 2008 of cancer. I was their for my dad even when he took his final breath. I'm sure that your loved one is in a better place. Take care of yourself.