Prayers, Thoughts, and Such, Please

[Joe Rice]

Got an email tonight from home. Jim, my Gran's, well, boyfriend I guess, went to the hospital tonight. He's in his eighties and just a great guy that my Gran has been seeing for a few years. She and my late Grandad helped raise me when I was little and my folks were at work, set up money accounts that helped pay for college and my wedding and such, and really are two of the most influential people in everything I've ever done that wasn't awful. Anyway, Jim's great.

He's got lots of tumors in his lungs and bone cancer. He's got two months. They're not telling him, just saying he has bursitis and ulcers. Gran is very broken up about it but not showing it around him. Those of you that believe in such things, I'd really appreciate any prayers or thoughts you could send their way. There's not many folks that can compare to my Gran in my heart. Thank you.

[Spike-X]

That sucks, Joe. Here's hoping he doesn't suffer too much pain.

[Solaris]

My thoughts are with you, too, and prayers.

I can't help wondering, though... why aren't they telling him? Does he have Altzheimer's or something? Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to know? I mean, if I was going to go, I'd want to know so if there was any unfinished business with people, I'd have time to try to take care of it.

[Joe Rice]

I can't help wondering, though... why aren't they telling him? Does he have Altzheimer's or something? Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to know? I mean, if I was going to go, I'd want to know so if there was any unfinished business with people, I'd have time to try to take care of it.

No, he doesn't have Altzheimers. But his affairs are all in order. The folks who decided know him well enough to know he'll be better off not worrying about it.

[Jeff Brady]

If there's anything I can do, Joe, just let me know.

[Justin Davis]

Joe, you might already know I was practically raised by my grandparents too. I know how much they can mean to you. All my thoughts are there with you.

[Solaris]

No, he doesn't have Altzheimers. But his affairs are all in order. The folks who decided know him well enough to know he'll be better off not worrying about it.


Ah, okay. I didn't mean to be... er... prying about it or anything, but I couldn't help but wonder.

And as I said, you're in our thoughts and prayers, and I'm so sorry to hear this.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Sorry to hear it, Joe.

Will you be visiting?

[Valmore]

You got 'em, Joe.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I'm very sorry to hear that, Joe. At least he's had a long and full life.

[malephoenix]

Prayers, man. Deeply hoping the best for you and yours.

-Sincerely Sincere,
the malephoenix

[Alex L]

So sorry to hear about this, Joe.

Are they going to keep him in the hospital?

[Pól Rua]

Damn, man. That's rough.
Hopes and good wishes your way.

[Paul McEnery]

That's terrible news, Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Nikita]

Awe man, so sorry to hear that Joe. My sympathies. I'm still in touch with my best friend from highschool and her dad recently passed away suddenly. He had lung cancer last year and but he was doing well lately. The cancer had moved to his liver. That's what sucks about cancer. It can sneak up on you so suddenly and become more aggressive in a short amount of time.

I really do hope they find a cure for cancer one day. All cancers, not just some.

[mattbib]

Sorry to hear that, Joe. My thoughts are with you. Just do what you can for him, and your grandmother, while you can.

[Cam63]

I'm sorry, Joe.

You and your family have my best.

[Joe Rice]

Thank you, everyone. I'll find out soon if Lisa and I need to fly to Kentucky. I kind of feel sadder for Gran, which makes me feel a bit guilty. But I know Jim's going to a better place and she's strong, she'll be OK.

[Winslow]

Sorry to hear that, Joe.

Thoughts and prayers go you and your family during this crisis.

[Ed Cunard]

Sorry to hear all this, Joe. You know where to find me if you need anything.

[borateen]

Saying this as someone who wished he had more time with his grandparents and appreciated them more when they were alive, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Davideaux]

Sorry for your pain, Joe Rice.

[Matt Algren]

Sorry to hear that, Joe. Prayers sent up for you and your family, especially for Jim.

[Merey]

Joe - my thoughts are with you and your family.

[HomerJay]

What the hell is going on around here lately? I'm beginning to believe in a CBR curse.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

[Lone Ranger]

Very sorry to hear the bad news, Joe.

I had a similar situation few years back. My grandfather (a wonderful man) passed away in 1986. A few years later, my grandmother developed a relationship with a fried who was a widower (he was on the Toronto police force with my grandfather).

He was a wonderful companion to her, and made life easier for everyone in the family as we knew she was well looked after.

In 2003, he became quite ill and passed away within a month.

It was very tough for my grandmother to lose her second 'anchor' in life. She needed us as a family a great deal at that time, as she didn't really know where she stood with her companion's family.

It seems like your Gran may go through a similar experience, so it's ok for you to feel sorry for her. She will need as much love and support from the family as she can get. All you can really do is to encourage everyone to visit, write and call her more than they are currently.

Try to keep her mind off things - send her picture of you and the kids at school goofing around. A visit sounds like a good idea, but should he pass away - she'll also need lots of time and attention in the weeks and months afterwards.

Lots of prayers for you and your family from north of the border, Joe.

[Rob on the Job]

May your family and loved ones know peace through this difficult time.

[LtMarvel]

Wow...best wishes sir.

[Gingold]

I'm very sorr Joe. You in yours are in my thoughts.

[Guapo Méndez]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Joe.

[Joe Rice]

Thanks, everyone. Really means a lot to me.

[Fenris]

I'm very sorry, Joe. My prayers go out for him. (And you.)

[Dan Apodaca]

So sorry about this, Joe. I'll try to affect some change through the quantum netting of the universe.

[Joe Rice]

He passed this morning, peacefully, after a few days of suffering. Gran is doing well so far, just glad for his pain to end.

He was a great man. My trip to see him was a wonderful one . . .the best trip to Kentucky in quite some time. We learned interesting things about him . . .he was involved in computers during WW2, used to be in command of an artillery platoon, and had a masters back when nobody did in what he described as "theoretical engineering." Basically, I think he was Lawrence Waterhouse from the Cryptonomicon. More than that, he was a wonderful man who treated my Gran the way she deserved to be treated: like royalty. He treated my family like his own, all the way down to Jinah. Here's to you, Jim.

[nervmeister]

Got an email tonight from home. Jim, my Gran's, well, boyfriend I guess, went to the hospital tonight. He's in his eighties and just a great guy that my Gran has been seeing for a few years. She and my late Grandad helped raise me when I was little and my folks were at work, set up money accounts that helped pay for college and my wedding and such, and really are two of the most influential people in everything I've ever done that wasn't awful. Anyway, Jim's great.

He's got lots of tumors in his lungs and bone cancer. He's got two months. They're not telling him, just saying he has bursitis and ulcers. Gran is very broken up about it but not showing it around him. Those of you that believe in such things, I'd really appreciate any prayers or thoughts you could send their way. There's not many folks that can compare to my Gran in my heart. Thank you.Well since he's pretty much screwed both literally by your Grandma and figuratively by cancer, all I have to say is good luck bro.

[Joe Rice]

Well since he's pretty much screwed both literally by your Grandma

What?






.

[nervmeister]

What?






.He's your grandmas boyfriend, right?

[jessecuster3]

Oh man, sorry to hear this, you and your family have my sympathies.

[Ed Cunard]

He passed this morning, peacefully, after a few days of suffering. Gran is doing well so far, just glad for his pain to end.

He was a great man. My trip to see him was a wonderful one . . .the best trip to Kentucky in quite some time. We learned interesting things about him . . .he was involved in computers during WW2, used to be in command of an artillery platoon, and had a masters back when nobody did in what he described as "theoretical engineering." Basically, I think he was Lawrence Waterhouse from the Cryptonomicon. More than that, he was a wonderful man who treated my Gran the way she deserved to be treated: like royalty. He treated my family like his own, all the way down to Jinah. Here's to you, Jim.

Sorry to hear all this, Joe. Well, not the nice memories part, but the whole situation.

[hoffmandu]

Just went trhough the same thing about a year ago, almost exactly, with my own Gramps, dude. Sorry, try to keep your head up.

[nervmeister]

He passed this morning, peacefully, after a few days of suffering. Gran is doing well so far, just glad for his pain to end.

He was a great man. My trip to see him was a wonderful one . . .the best trip to Kentucky in quite some time. We learned interesting things about him . . .he was involved in computers during WW2, used to be in command of an artillery platoon, and had a masters back when nobody did in what he described as "theoretical engineering." Basically, I think he was Lawrence Waterhouse from the Cryptonomicon. More than that, he was a wonderful man who treated my Gran the way she deserved to be treated: like royalty. He treated my family like his own, all the way down to Jinah. Here's to you, Jim.I'm honestly glad you and your family arent in too much emotional stress about it. And I hope your Grandmother lives the rest of life happily and healthily. Keep on trucking.

[Merey]

My condolences. I'm glad to hear that your got to spend some quality and memorable time with him before he passed. And best wishes of healing to your grandmother.

[Winslow]

Sorry Joe.

Glad you got to know such a great man, sorry that he passed.

[Lone Ranger]

Sorry about your family's loss, Joe.

They don't make them like Jim anymore.

[Matt Algren]

Sorry to hear that, Joe. Prayers continue for Gran.

[Gingold]

I'm sorry, Joe. He sounds like a great guy. My condolences to you and the family.

[Ontir]

Hey Joe.

"This sucks," are the only words that really brought me any comfort in December. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Grandmother, as well as the rest of your families.

[Joe Rice]

Thanks, everyone.

[Michael P]

Condolences, Joe. He sounds like a cool guy.

[nervmeister]

BTW, about my earlier comments. That was sleep deprevation and lack of antidepressants talking.

[Justin Davis]

Condolences from me too, Joe. It sounds like he lived a long, full life and was surrounded by people who loved him, both close and far away. In the end, I think that's what we all want.

[Dom]

Sending them your way, Joe.