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cobsgirl26

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I don't want to depress anyone here so stop reading now if you don't want to be brought down!

My grandfather passed away last night after a battle with cancer that was caused by smoking cigarettes. He was the pillar of my family and taught me so many things. About building, about family, about life. I know he will forever be watching over me and my family. I miss him so much already. His last moments were so peaceful. I know he isn't in pain anymore. I was lucky to have been there in his last hours to let him finally go home.

I love you, Grandpa.

Tonight I'm having a Romeo y Julieta Maduro in his honor.
A great cigar for an incredible man.

Goodnight.
 
I'm really sorry for your loss. My 19 year old brother has been battling Leukemia since Aug. 2002 so I know some of what you are going through, though thankfully it looks like he will beat it (knock on wood). Although every time he catches a cold my family and I are nervous wrecks. And through all that my dad continues his 2 pack a day habit for over 40 years now...I wish he would stop, but he's a stubborn Sicilian. I had an uncle pass away last Christmas of colon cancer, which was 5 months longer than the doctors gave him to live. I know he is at peace and in a better place as well, and that gives my family some comfort.

Anyway, stay strong and know that there are people around here to talk to.
 
I feel your pain bro. My daughter was diagnosed with A.L.L. June of last year. She's in remission now and we have our fingers crossed that she stays that way. I'll send a prayer up for your little bro. I often wonder why people have to go through things such as this. Hey, just do what the yellow bracelet on my left arm says, "LIVESTRONG. Simp
 
My condolences. I lost my grandfather to diabetes complications about 6 years back, I was just a kid back then, now that I look back on it. It's tough losing someone so close, and I think I'll follow your lead and light up my next cigar to all those who have passed on. I wish you and your family the best throughout this difficult time.
 
Simp said:
I often wonder why people have to go through things such as this.
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Every time I go with him to the clinic or hospital for treatment and I see all those little kids I wonder the same thing. Thankfully most of them are too young to fully understand their situation. My brother also has A.L.L., and I gotta tell ya, if it wasn't for his strength and determination to fight this, I don't know what my family would do. The first year was depressing for him because he had to be home schooled for fear of infection, but now he's up at U.C. Berkeley and finishes chemo in December. My prayers are with your daughter as well Simp, and thanks for the kind words.
 
My condolensces Cobsgirl, always difficult to lose someone you love. My uncle passed away from cancer in March after a very short battle. My wife and I were married in September of last year and looking at the pictures of him then is frightening. He was diagnosed shortly there after, was on oxygen by christmas after the cancer spread from his liver to his lungs, and eventually to his bone marrow. Stay strong, and help your family through it, nothing is thicker then blood and family!

God bless
Paul
 
I know a thread like this one touches us all in some way or another. Having lost my father 6 years ago, I also feel your loses.
Life does go on. They are in a better place.
Keep them in your hearts and mind and remember them as they were and the good times you shared with them.
Cherish those around you.

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Thank you all so much for your kind words and wishes. It really means a lot. It's also always good to hear how other people are dealing with situations like these.
I really feel like you guys are some of the greatest people (you smoke cigars, how could you not be, right? :wink: )
Feeling much better today and hope everyone has a good one!
 
I am very sorry for your loss....I don't want to think of loosing my grandfather as he has been such an inspiration of my life....Hold your head up and celebrate his life. I wish the best for you and your family and very sorry to hear of your loss.....

I will smoke a cigar with your family in my heart tonight, my condolensces......
 
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather, cobsgirl. I understand the feelings you must be going through as my own god-grandmother (whom I've loved dearly, as well) recently passed away on the 8th. They are in better places now so I think you can set your heart to rest. Your grandfather would have liked you to remember him in happiness than sadness so think back with a smile. =] Stay strong.

-mont noir
 
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