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[hatman]

So... yeah.

My grandfather just died.

He'd passed out a couple weeks back. Dad brought him back with CPR, he was in the hospital overnight, came home, and everything was fine. Today, he seemed a little more tired than usual. Otherwise normal. Then he passed out. Mom tried CPR. Got a heartbeat... but I don't think he ever woke up again. They took him to the hospital, got him into the ER, and then called it about 10 minutes later.

So... Don't think I'll be going to Florida this week, after all. (We were supposed to drive down to get the apartment ready for him, and he was supposed to fly down next week.)

Not really sure what else to say just now.

Well, I can say that he had a long (100+, we believe) life. With a loving daughter and son-in-law, three grandkids, and three great-grandkids. And the dog adored him, too. And he went quietly. I mean, there was the CPR and the house full of police and rescue squad people and Mom going nuts and all that... but he wasn't awake for that part. And I think that's a good thing.

Comments

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss Paul. But you're right. Your grandfather does seem to have had a long and full life. *hugs*

[laramoon.livejournal.com]

very sorry to read this, Paul. my thoughts are with you guys.

[judosas.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your loss. *hugs* My thoughts are with you and your family.

[psychofurball.livejournal.com]

*hug*

[leeson.livejournal.com]

Not so good with the grief thing, so...

*big hugs* It's good that he got to have a good life.

[kalinalea.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Paul. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

[alliegee.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[mrsmosley.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Paul.

[kaylle.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Paul. This is so out of the blue. I'll be thinking about you and your family.

[brianamj.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

[nene2811.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Paul! {{{hugs}}}

Sounds like he had a good life and, as you said, he went quietly. That should be of some consolation to your family. Also, treasure the memories you have of him. I never met my grandfathers and I'm always a bit envious of those who could love and be loved by theirs. :)

You're in my thoughts.

[doranwen.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[ksarasara.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that. ((((hugs))))

Ditto to what the others said - I'm glad he had a long, full life and that he got to go quietly.

If there's anything I can do...

[annabtg.livejournal.com]

Aww, Paul, I'm so sorry to hear that. :( It's nice to know he had a good life, though.

I wish you and your family all the best in this difficult time.

Hugs,
Anna.

[kb91.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Paul. It sounds like he had a wonderful life, with a very loving family.

[dave7.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that. :(

[beansideirae.livejournal.com]

oh no, i'm so sorry to hear that :( i dont really know what to say so i send many *hugs*.