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TarnishedAngel5

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Hey, my grandpa is dying...any prayers would be a blessing...They may have to amputate his leg from the knee down...and that will only end up killing him...I just hope that he has a safe journey to meet God...:( :( :( :( :( Two of my great Uncles have died in the past year...I'm not sure I'll make it through this funeral without crying...
 
I'm very sorry to hear that.:(

My condolences are with you, your family, and definitely with your grandfather.
 
I am an atheist. If I were a bleeding heart christian, I would pray for your grandfather; however, I do offer my condolences, and sincerely hope that he pulls through.

Why would the amputation kill him? Or were you talking emotionally?

You are supposed to cry at funerals. That is what they are for.
 
The Christian in me says My prayers are with you and yours.
The nurse in me says, how old is your Granpa? and does he have something worse than poor circulation?
If he has any strength left at all. The BKA (below knee amputation) may go alot further toward saving his life.
Trust the Lord, he watches over his children.
 
Originally posted by Timmotheus
I am an atheist. If I were a bleeding heart christian, I would pray for your grandfather; however, I do offer my condolences, and sincerely hope that he pulls through.

Why would the amputation kill him? Or were you talking emotionally?

You are supposed to cry at funerals. That is what they are for.
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He has congestive heart failier. (sp?) You're supposed to move around to keep the fluids in your lungs down. If they amputate his leg then he won't be able to move around. Basically the begining of the end...
 
Originally posted by TarnishedAngel5
He has congestive heart failier. (sp?) You're supposed to move around to keep the fluids in your lungs down. If they amputate his leg then he won't be able to move around. Basically the begining of the end...
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Wow. Talk about a problem with no solution. That is truly horrible.
 
That's a terrible experience, and unfortunately I can say I have been through those exact same situations with both of my grandparents within the last year. I will remember you, your grandfather, and the rest of your family in my prayers.
 
Originally posted by TarnishedAngel5
He has congestive heart failier. (sp?) You're supposed to move around to keep the fluids in your lungs down. If they amputate his leg then he won't be able to move around. Basically the begining of the end...
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CHF can be controlled with meds, depending on how far advanced it is. Make Sure the Family knows that he may be a good physical rehab candidate. It will go a long way towards getting him stronger, and give him back a measure of independence.
Rehab will teach him how to function as an amputee, and if he heals well, and wants to, how to walk with a prosthetic leg.

Angel, You are in my area of specialty. Don't lose hope. Unless your Gramps is already in a nursing home and planning to go back, He is a very good candidate for rehab.
I see an inordinate amount of folks in similar situations. Nearly all of them go on to have quite a few more good years.
 
I do hope he gets better (per Gil's suggestions), and if not, at least continue having a happy life. As TATINEE said, please keep us posted.
 
yes, May his passing be peaceful, may you and your family be comforted, and may I learn how to pray in a less formal way...
 
Colleen, I am so, so sorry. I really hate to see my best friend go through this type of pain.

Just remember what I told you. And if you ever need me, no matter what the circumstances, I promise you that I am, and always will be here, despite how far we will live from eachother.

I will pray for you, your family, you grandmother, and of course, your grandfather. Trust in the Lord. Death is a terrible thing but remember that pain is a feeling we all unfortunately have to endure. It may hurt for a while, but nothing here on Earth lasts forever.

"If God brings you to it, he can bring you through it. "

All my love and all my prayers.
 
Yeah - sympathies. It's a bit of a weird time, when someone close to you is dying - very conflicted emotions, and the anticipation. It's an awful time - and one that unfortunately only time is going to deal with.

Having gone through a vaguely similar thing with my mother last year, my advice is (I assume your grandfather's still alert?) to spend as much quality time with him as you can - and try to make it positive. If you can make it a positive, happy time (even taking into account the inevitable), it will help when you look back on this time, and leave you with happy memories of him.

I hope it goes as well as it possibly can in the circumstances...
 
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I'm very thankful that there are so many people who care on gtp...actually, I'm a bit surprised that anyone answered.
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TarnishedAngel, I am very sorry to hear what is is happening to you, and I hope things get better for you. :)
There are a lot of careing people here. I think alot of us have been through something simular(sp) I think we kinda know how you feel some what. You have my prayers too, and wish you the best. crb :(
 
My condolences.

My grandmother on my mother's side died of food poisoning, and had to have some kind of amputation done to her leg(s).
 

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