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by nicky05, Nov 06, 2008 04:03PM
hi, my name is nichole i am 20 yrs old.  last yr (nov. 5th 2007) i lost my grandpa.  he was 77 yrs old. he died of renal failure.  i havent been the same since he has died.  out of all the grand kids me and him were extremely close. i dnt kno if its bc i was named after him. or i was the first grand-daughter, but for watever reason me and him had that bond.  when he died its like a big part of me died with him. i watched someone so strong deterate b4 my eyes in an 8mths span. it was so hard to go and visit, but i did. i went just about everyday. i stop going to college just so i could go up there and keep him company. and to see him die the way he did, just makes me so upset. its been a year now and im still so depressed, the fact that i cant tlk to him or hug him or anything like that just kills me inside. i dnt kno wat to do. i dnt kno if i can get over this. it doesnt feel like it.someone please help.
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by mommy52, Nov 06, 2008 09:28PM
To: nicky05
Hi Nicky. My name is Madlyn. I'm gonna try this again. What I had typed, undoubtedly was not what was meant for me to type. It disappeared before I had a chance to send.You were devoted granddaughter and I can tell you love your grandpa. Yes I said love. Just b'case they pass -we don't stop loving them. Even during those hard and trying times during the last months you visited daily with him, if you think back I am sure you will be able to smile. Even in the worst of times God will give us something to be thankful for and we can and will smile. If I might (only) suggest- consider , if you haven't already, about going back to school. This will not make you forget your grandpa, for that is not it's purpose. I do not know the way your grandpa died,I can only imagine you gave him joy and quality life in his remaining days. You are grieving and you can e depressed. If you haven't already, you may want to see your family doc. May be able to give mild anti-dep  to help you. I know it helped me tremendously and is still helping. You can still talk to him just like you are talking to us. You may feel a peace when you do as if he is speaking and telling you that you WILL be ok. I know you must miss the hugs for I do. Sometimes I will take my son's cap, smell it and hold it close. Prior to his BMT, we made a quilt for his bed. We each made 2 twin quilts and my aunts helped  us quilt them. Our plans were to join them when he got better and it would fit his bed. They never connected. I now will cover with "Clay's" blankets when I am sick and "yes" it does make me feel better. It's almost like I can feel his long skinny arms around my neck again. (this is hard writing this through the tears, but if I can help 1 person feel just 1 moment of comfort, then it's well worth it. Find something special of your grandpas and hug it when you feel lonely. By reaching out to others and not keeping to self, that what you do. You may not get over his death, but hopefully with the help of others that care, you will be able to get through it. There will be days when you think you have made it and you will see something or hear something that will bring memories back. Some sad and some happy. I will not sugar coat it and I am sure you are aware--holidays are truly the worst.This is the place where others that have been and are going to things similar to yours that can and will help. Some will help and not even know they are. Not sure of yourfaith affilitation (is that worded correctly?), but that is the main thing that kept me going and continues to do so today As you can see, I get longed winded. When I feel led to respond to a post, I try to allow my higher power to show me what to say. Many times when I read back, I wonder where did that come from, me? I hope that this has helped you even if in the smallest way. I have to tell you, when I try to comfort others, I think I have to be the one that ends of being comforted also. I pray taht the 9 years my son battled cancer have allowed me to reach out to others that are grieving and hopefully allow them to see there is light in the tunnel-just keep going. I hope this has not hurt but helped someone that reads this and I thank each of you for allowing meto be a part of your family. If I am ever inappropriately responding, let me know. Hang in there Nicky. Love ya.      Madlyn

by mommy52, Nov 06, 2008 09:31PM
To: ALL
FYI-----  I had to change my e-mail acct. I totally destroyed my other one. So take a deep breath 000000000000. There is not 2 long-winded ones. mat1956 is gone and mommy52 is here.       :--0)      OR       :-0(       ?????????
Love ya'll.   Madlyn

by mommy52, Nov 08, 2008 04:29PM
Sorry I did not realize the relavance of the day you wrote your post. I know you said it had been a year, but did not realize a year to the day. Those are hard times to get through. On my son's birthday we released balloons, even though it was probably 10pm that night. Let know how you are doing. Care. Hugs.      Madlyn

by mommy52, Nov 11, 2008 09:26PM
Just wanted to stop by and check to see how you are doin. Remember, here if you need to talk. Might take while for me to work my way to this site. I can't remember how to get back to site next day. Take care. Keep talking to somebody. Blessings and Prayers.
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