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SummerBride06
SummerBaby08 on the way!!
Member since 5/05 3936 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/8/2006 10:00 AM
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Westbury Manor A+
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my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
here we go again.
i put my beloved cat abu to sleep last week and just started getting over the hurt.
on the way home from work today i got a frantic call from my aunt telling me to get to the hospital immediately but she wouldn't say why. but i knew.
my grandpa has stage 4 lung cancer and emphysema. he is dying. it may be hours, it may be days, but all i know is it is the most painful thing i've ever gone through. i'm going to work tomorrow but i don't know how i'll make it through. his sister died on thanksgiving, my cat died 2 weeks later and now this.
my grandpa smoked for 40 years. he quit 20 years ago but the damage is done. even with seeing my grandpa the way he is, MY FATHER AND SISTER CONTINUE TO SMOKE!!! and my grandfather even had a big heart to heart with my sister about it and she promised to quit.
here's my public service announcement for the day:
smokers---please quit. if not for yourselves, do it for your family. do it for your kids and grandkids who aren't here yet. please. my grandpa regrets ever lighting up in the first place. those freaking cigarettes are stealing away the most important person in my life. they're just not worth it. watching him suffer over this past year is just awful, and seeing him today was traumatizing. please, please please, try to quit. not for me...for you and your loved ones. they'll thank you for it.
i'm sure i'll be updating this with the really bad news any day now.
ETA: I just got the call that my grandpa just died. he lost his breath and is gone. i don't know what i'm going to do.
Message edited 12/16/2005 3:54:52 AM.
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Posted 12/15/05 10:54 PM 
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Bobbysgirl
I am a wife!
Member since 10/05 1329 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/27/2007 3:30 PM
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Watermill
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
I will keep your grandpa in my prayers.
I am so sorry for all that you are going through
 
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Posted 12/15/05 10:56 PM
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ML110
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 12/04 1431 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/25/2005 12:00 AM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
i'm soo sorry to hear this!!  i will keep you, your grandpa, and your family in my prayers.
i completely agree about the whole smoking thing... my grandfather smoked for years and died of lung cancer, too... i felt exactly the same way- it was heartbreaking and really makes you think about things.
my thoughts are with you and your family....
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Posted 12/15/05 11:06 PM
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waterspout4
I gave birth to a todddler
Member since 9/04 4780 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/1/2006 2:30 PM
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Mediterranean Manor A++++++++++
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
My prayers are with you and your family. I also pray that all smokers quit before its too late.
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Posted 12/15/05 11:08 PM
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simbacat
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Member since 1/05 887 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/18/2005 1:00 PM
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Watermill - A++++++++
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
So sorry to hear about your grandpa. I know exactly how you feel because I'm going through the same thing with my grandma. She too quit smoking like 30 years ago (she's 87) and was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. I am so close to my grandma and I don't even know how I'm going to handle her passing away. Let's just pray that your grandpa and my grandma don't suffer too much.
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Posted 12/15/05 11:14 PM
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Sunrise813
I had the time of my LIFE!!
Member since 10/05 1413 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/3/2000 3:00 PM
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DONE
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
uh, sweetie, I am so sorry you are going thru this, I will say many prayers for your grandpa nd for you.
I also was extremeley close to my grandpa, I love him for then anything in the whole world, he passed away from cancer 8 years ago( he never smoked a day in his life) so I know what you are going thru, its hard to watch some one you love so much go thru so much pain.
Lots of and to you .
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Posted 12/15/05 11:48 PM
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JazzyT
Party Like a Rock Star!!
Member since 11/05 7204 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/27/2007 3:00 PM
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El Caribe
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
So sorry to hear, I will keep you in my prayers
Stay Strong
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Posted 12/15/05 11:51 PM
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enjft
I am married!
Member since 7/05 8788 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 3:00 PM
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Chateau Briand
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
O my
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Posted 12/15/05 11:54 PM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
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Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
I am so sorry you are going through this. My grandmother dies of lung cancer even though she had quit years before also.
My mother continues to smoke even though I have asked her repeatedly to quit. I know one day it will get the best of her, but I just deal with it for now.
My prayers go out to you and your family in this horrible time.
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Posted 12/15/05 11:59 PM
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weddingbunny
so happy to be married!
Member since 11/05 2169 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/6/2007 7:00 PM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read
I'm so so so sorry.
And I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I know how you feel... this September, within a few weeks, we found out my Grandpa had Lou Gherig's disease, and we had to put our dog down... I know how you feel. It was like a double punch in the gut. FM me if you need to talk or anything.
and I hear your message, so loud and so clear... but I'm not a smoker. I wish more smokers would take these things to heart... no nicotine high is worth that.
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Posted 12/16/05 12:34 AM
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glinda_goodwitch
I married my best friend...
Member since 3/05 8735 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/17/2006 5:30 PM
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Jericho Terrace
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I'm so sorry for all that you are going through.
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Posted 12/16/05 7:24 AM
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Faith
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Member since 8/05 781 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 3:00 PM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry. Both of my parents are smokers and my grandfather died of cancer in October. I used to smoke, for over ten years, and have quit for over a year now so I know it can be done. You are in my prayers.
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Posted 12/16/05 7:34 AM
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kissy27
Sweet Memories
Member since 4/04 10924 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/31/2006 4:00 PM
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Floral Terrace
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry!!
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Posted 12/16/05 7:35 AM
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TreAnt425
Always and Forever
Member since 1/05 4434 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/27/2007 3:00 PM
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East Wind - Estate - A+
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I'm so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Posted 12/16/05 7:37 AM
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VS11
Live..Love..Laugh
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1/1/2012 12:00 AM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am very sorry or your loss...
Message edited 12/16/2005 7:39:24 AM.
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Posted 12/16/05 7:39 AM
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soontobemrsv
I love being a newlywed!!!!!!!
Member since 4/05 2775 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 5:30 PM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I lost my grandfather from lung cancer a year ago and i know how devestating it can be.
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Posted 12/16/05 7:50 AM
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lrs2005
today is a GREAT day!
Member since 6/04 2065 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/28/2005 12:00 AM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Posted 12/16/05 7:57 AM
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SomethingBlu
Enjoying the journey...
Member since 10/04 10523 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/27/2005 3:00 PM
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Jericho Terrace - A+
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Posted 12/16/05 8:00 AM
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akaMrsT
Formally Mrs. T -aka no longer
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3/30/2006 6:00 PM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
 My prayers are with you and your family.
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Posted 12/16/05 8:05 AM
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superkat
Good things for good people
Member since 11/05 4632 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/18/2006 4:30 PM
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Jericho Terrace
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
So sorry for your loss. Lung cancer is SO tough and I hate smoking so much. My FFIL died this year from lung cancer. It is the MOST preventable kind of cancer and the most lethal, yet people continue to smoke. My FH was a smoker and quit before his father was diagnosed but it is still a risk we will always live with.
I am SO sorry for your loss and I wish you peace through the holidays.
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Posted 12/16/05 8:13 AM
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Mrs. Powell
DH Sure Knows How to spoil Me
Member since 10/05 3105 total posts
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9/4/2005 12:00 AM
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry to hear.
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Posted 12/16/05 8:18 AM
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VogueBride
Baby on the way!
Member since 12/04 1767 total posts
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4/22/2006 11:00 AM
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Milleridge Cottage
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
i am so sorry....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and yoru family. i lost my grandpa 1 month ago....and it was very very hard. we are all here for you.....much love.
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Posted 12/16/05 8:20 AM
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103005FallBride
I married the love of my life
Member since 2/05 7248 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/30/2005 11:00 AM
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Westbury Manor A++
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
Carol,
I am so sorry. I hope and pray God can give you and your family the strength to make it through this. I also hope others read your message and are touched and take quitting smoking into consideration.
~Lori
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Posted 12/16/05 8:22 AM
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hmpena
Momma to be- team blue!
Member since 1/05 14748 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/15/2006 3:00 PM
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Fox Hollow A+
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you & your family
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Posted 12/16/05 8:43 AM
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LaurenluvsTJ
Married life is sweet!
Member since 1/05 11864 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 12:00 PM
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Westbury Manor
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Re: my grandpa--really bad news--smokers please read UPDATED--he's in heaven now
I am so sorry for you loss..
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Posted 12/16/05 8:44 AM
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