Friends, can I have your prayers?

by Buildingfutures

Posted: 15 years ago 20 replies

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This morning, my grandfather passed away. He had a artery inside his stomach that burst and he was medevac'd to a hospital. But He passed quickly.

This is the man who created my affinity for the internet, the knowledge that could be found on it, the ability to connect with so many people around the world.

I've never seen my father, the strongest of men I've ever known, cry like a five year old before.

I walked down into my room downstairs and began crying myself.

All I ask, is if you can, please spare a prayer or thought for my family, my father, especially my grandmother. This will be insanely hard on her, she lost her mother just a few short months ago as well.

I know I have my friends here, and please, I just need a little pick-me-up and some support if you can spare it.

Thank you warriors,

Sean

Please, this isn't just some cry for money that you may have seen before. I don't want money. I just want to know that I can count on my fellow warriors to send some positive thoughts to those in my family who need it right now.

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brandonhess 15 years ago

Sorry to hear that. My prayers are with you and your family. I have dealt with plenty of deaths the last 2 years. Most of which were still in their 20's, and should have lived longer. It is never a easy time.

Light and Love be with you in you time of sorrow.
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HeySal 15 years ago

Strength and courage, Sean. You will be grieved, but always remember that you will see him again on the other side, the parting is only temporary -- not just yet. One day the memories that now bring you pain, will bring you comfort and warmth. I hope, that day comes soon for you.

For your grandmother to lose two such close kindred spirits so soon together will be devastating, even for a strong woman. You must be strong through your grief and care for her. She needs a rock to cling to through the storm. Your father is shattered for now. You must Be her rock now. You must be his, too, until he has time to recover. Know that we care and are sending our best energies for you and yours.
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Teresa Coppes 15 years ago

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family suffering the loss of your grandfather. May you cherish the memories.
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- jonathanparham 15 years ago
  
  Of course. It's hard when you lose a family member that has 'poured' into and inspired you.
  
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TeddyP 15 years ago

My thoughts are definitly with you - I lost my father a couple years ago, so I can sort of relate.

I know it means nothing now, but time will help heal.
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- ShayB 15 years ago
  
  I have lost one grandfather suddenly and another to a slow death from cancer.
  
  It is heartbreaking either way, but be comforted in the fact that he didn't suffer.
  
  It is so hard to see your family so upset, as well.
  
  I will be praying for you.
  
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  lilmechante01 15 years ago
  
  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Easier said than done--instead of grieving and focusing on sadness...celebrate his life and be thankful for the wonderful times you shared together.
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dranzer1990 15 years ago

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the affected ones get enough strength to overcome this great loss.
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feiyie 15 years ago

Sorry to hear that. Will pray for you.
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ani777 15 years ago

Sorry to hear that. I imagine how you and your family are now, I'll utter a prayer for you and your family.
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primuskannan 15 years ago

Thoughts are with you and your family. Now you should be a source of strength to your father and grandmother.

Respect your grandfather's memories by starting or continue something he loved.
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jedz Banned 15 years ago

Sorry to hear that. I'll definitely pray for you and your family.
Be strong.
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mmpieri 15 years ago

Sorry to hear that. I will surely pray for you but I know of one man who can help you in this situation. His presence will make you whole and strong again. His name is Jesus and in his name, receive the strength to be strong for your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

MM
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Phnx 15 years ago

Aw Sean, there's no getting away from the fact that you are all gonna be in some weird 'limbo' land and it seems as if the pain will never go away. As trite as it sounds, it does get easier, and even your Grandmother will find the strength to cope in time. How can she not, she has her children and grandchildren with her, the living reminder of what she and your Grandfather produced.

The blessing is he went quickly and wouldn't have suffered, because watching someone you love die a lingering death isn't to be wished on anyone. So, all things considered, it was a good death. Sounds like he had a good life too. Once the grief is less raw you'll celebrate that fact, honestly.

Those of us who've lost a loved one - I'd say most people - can understand where you are, and the disbelief and bewilderment. One minute they are there, and the next gone. But they aren't Sean. What's that old saying about as long as one person remembers you then you still live? Every time you think of him, he lives on in you.

Once you've gotten the funeral out of the way, things will start to seem more 'normal'. It's a peculiar time before then. Keep checking on your Grandmother for a while as she'll be incredibly lonely, and it may not really hit her until after the funeral. That seems to act as a distraction and take the focus away from this enormous thing that has happened.

I'm not religious but I totally believe you'll see him again one day. Live your life to make him proud.

Chin up!
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derekwong28 15 years ago

Sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Patrician 15 years ago

Sean, my condolences and prayers for you and your family. Your grandfather will always be with you in spirit as well as in your heart, and you will see him again someday.

You were so blessed to have someone like him in your life and I know that you will treasure his memory always.

I am glad that he didn't have to suffer and I hope that soon the sorrow of his loss will be lessened for your family, but unfortunately the void will always be there.

God bless you.

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Jared Alberghini 15 years ago

Sean,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Keep close to you the memories and lessons learned from your Grandfather.

Give as much support as you can to your Grandmother... she really needs it right now.

Jared
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- ladnot 15 years ago
  
  Hi Sean,
  So sorry to learn that your grandfather passed away. You and your family are in my prayers. You will learn over time to co-exist with the pain of his absence, while knowing that you will see him again.
  
  Don't think of him as gone away --
  his journey's just begun,
  life holds so many facets --
  this earth is only one...
  just think of him as advancing
  past earth's sorrows and all tears
  to a place of warmth and comfort,
  where there are no days and years.
  Think how he must be wishing
  that you could know today
  how nothing but your sadness
  can really pass away.
  And think of him as living
  in the hearts of those he touched...
  for nothing loved is ever lost --
  and he is loved so much.
  
  Take care warrior friend, and know that prayers and positive thoughts will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
  
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  shkid 15 years ago
  
  Sorry to hear it. I'll pray for you.
  
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Buildingfutures 15 years ago

Thanks everyone, its helped me and my family knowing my friends are offering up their prayers for the family and our loss.

Now, to get with helping my grandmother.

I'll be hosting a WSO soon, with the full package being around $120. 75% of it will go to my grandmother to help her during this time.

That $90 from each sale going to my grandmother. I'd love to have 50 sales. 4500 would be to help her out.

Not to mention, there will be sales of my ebook for $40 to regular joes on a website.

Wish me luck. My link to my wso explains what most of that 100$ will be (10 articles) and I want to make this happen for her.

I'm going to try and set it up to open tomorrow, cause I head to the funeral on tuesday, get back on saturday next week.

Thanks for all your support.
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