I'm not going to tell you anything other than, I know what you mean. My grandma's cancer has returned, and we are just waiting for my granpap to die. I hate it.
Thanks Merrideth. Both of my fathers parents died of old age within the last ten years, both in their 90's. My mothers parents on the other hand both died excruciating deaths from Cancer while I watched. My Grandma 3 years ago and my grandpa 15 years ago. They all had huge mark on my life.
My father is the first one is his family to even have Cancer or any disease. That is why his diagnosis has been such an utter shock to me.
I hope the very best for your Granpap. I've heard you mention him often over the few years I've known you and I hope he'll be around for a lot more.
Of course. I did not know much of my Da's parents, his father passing away when I was 5. There are a few memories. But his mother, Grandma Greer, left a huge mark on me. She died when I was 10 days shy of my 16th birthday, I had promised to drive to see her when I got the car. It was hard when my mother didn't allow me to watch her casket descend. Her doing that was my memory, I wanted to say good bye on my own, she thought she was saving me a bad memory. I can imagine your shock, having always thought of Grandpap as John Wayne. He is an amazing man...and he continues to be. I hope the best for your father as well, you will be in my "talks," before sleep. You need anything, I'm around.
I have read quite a lot about her and saw the Life Time Network version of her life story a few years ago starring Jean Smart (from Designing Women) instead of Charlize, and without the lesbian overtones.
She was pretty nuts but it was because of the extremely harsh childhood she had. She was raped on a regular basis by her own family members from age 5 until she was kicked out/ran away at only 13, only having finished 6th grade at the most. She started hooking by sleeping with boys in her neighborhood just for food and smokes until she started working the Florida highways for truckers and such.
She was dealt one of the hardest plights in life to come by from the get go, and I cant say that that wouldnt have made me a monster too. The saddest part was that she sat on Death Row for 12 years before she met her inevitable end to a mentally anguished life that even the strongest person couldnt over come.
you know...I still miss my grandfather. I wish I would have at least gone to see him before he died. Spent those last few months learning what I could from him. Good luck hun
Thanks Justin. I saw my Granpa die of Cancer 15 years ago and it made a huge inpact on my life. My Dad isnt quite that old yet, and I'm just not ready to give him up.
You're very lucky to have your dad. I haven't seen mine since I was 3. I'm now trying very hard to make a home for my son so he knows me and knows that I love him. I guess take some comfort in the fact that no matter what happens you know your father loves you.
Thanks Jim. I dont want to be so hateful, I just wasnt ready for this and wasnt expecting it at all.
Monster was completely awesome yet painfull at the same time. I respect Charlize 100x more now for playing that part and producing it and bringing home an Oscar for it!
I buried 14 of my fathers family in two years. My uncle died six years ago....He was closer to me than my father. I inhereted his son that day. Both my parents are alive and well still but I understand abit of what you're going through. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask, I'll be at the highlander.
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Both of my fathers parents died of old age within the last ten years, both in their 90's.
My mothers parents on the other hand both died excruciating deaths from Cancer while I watched.
My Grandma 3 years ago and my grandpa 15 years ago.
They all had huge mark on my life.
My father is the first one is his family to even have Cancer or any disease.
That is why his diagnosis has been such an utter shock to me.
I hope the very best for your Granpap.
I've heard you mention him often over the few years I've known you and I hope he'll be around for a lot more.
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I can imagine your shock, having always thought of Grandpap as John Wayne. He is an amazing man...and he continues to be.
I hope the best for your father as well, you will be in my "talks," before sleep. You need anything, I'm around.
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She was pretty nuts but it was because of the extremely harsh childhood she had.
She was raped on a regular basis by her own family members from age 5 until she was kicked out/ran away at only 13, only having finished 6th grade at the most.
She started hooking by sleeping with boys in her neighborhood just for food and smokes until she started working the Florida highways for truckers and such.
She was dealt one of the hardest plights in life to come by from the get go, and I cant say that that wouldnt have made me a monster too.
The saddest part was that she sat on Death Row for 12 years before she met her inevitable end to a mentally anguished life that even the strongest person couldnt over come.
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Good luck hun
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I saw my Granpa die of Cancer 15 years ago and it made a huge inpact on my life.
My Dad isnt quite that old yet, and I'm just not ready to give him up.
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I guess take some comfort in the fact that no matter what happens you know your father loves you.
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My dad has always been there for me in every way, every day of my life even when I didnt think I wanted him around.
Today I'm feeling a bit better about the whole situation and just trying to stay as positive as I can.
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That movie was so amasing. I still can't get over the fact the Charlize Theron was the bitch that was playing her.
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I dont want to be so hateful, I just wasnt ready for this and wasnt expecting it at all.
Monster was completely awesome yet painfull at the same time.
I respect Charlize 100x more now for playing that part and producing it and bringing home an Oscar for it!
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