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Kaneman · 08-10-2010, 10:13 AM

My grandpa raised me and was very much like a father for me, so when he died it was rough, I was 16 at the time. He and my grandmother were married for 51 years, and she had never lived alone since she went straight from her parent's house to his house. (She was 15 or 16 when they married).

Anyway, she recovered very nicely, and is doing well over 10 years later. She's actually about to go on an Alaskan cruise, which is something else for a woman who hasn't left North Texas in a couple of decades! She hangs out with friends, does church and fire department events...and generally stays pretty busy.

Even old people can adapt pretty well!

the chi · 08-10-2010, 10:23 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Like others have said, remember the good times and the love you had for him. I lost both mine as a teenager and even to this day I choke up when I think about them, but I'm forever grateful I had the chance to know them. We're here if you need us.

OneSickPsycho · 08-10-2010, 10:37 AM

It's funny man, I woke up this morning and was thinking about some of the funny stuff my grandma used to say/do... Just remember those things - all the stuff you sorta took for granted... that's the stuff that means the most...

ontwo · 08-10-2010, 10:38 AM

Sorry to hear it. I know how hard it is. Take care

goof2 · 08-10-2010, 11:31 AM

That sucks. I had all four around until I hit my mid 20s then three out of the four were gone in about 3 years. Your grandma will probably figure it out. Women typically do much better than men after losing a spouse, and that was how it worked with my grandparents.

Sorry for your loss. Enjoy the good memories you have of him.

z06boy · 08-10-2010, 11:56 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. It's tough to lose someone that's special to you. RIP

shmike · 08-10-2010, 12:00 PM

Sorry for your loss, ranger.

I'll keep you and the family in my thought.

Good vibes sent.

julie j · 08-10-2010, 12:04 PM

Sorry for you loss. RIP Grandpa

tkevcu · 08-10-2010, 04:59 PM

I offer my condolences to you and your family.

caveman · 08-11-2010, 06:44 PM

Its tough... I know.....reading this makes me remember when i lost my Grandad. He was one of the coolest I know...

Hehe, I still remember one of his favorite sayings he used to tell me. "Don't let that battleship mouth of yours get you into a fight your rowboat ass can't win." This said when me and my uncle, who is three yrs older and at the time prolly 120#'s heavier, and I got into a pissin match that about ended in punches thrown.

I feel your pain. Just know we are all here for ya.

God Speed to your Grandad

08-10-2010, 10:13 AM	#21
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	My grandpa raised me and was very much like a father for me, so when he died it was rough, I was 16 at the time. He and my grandmother were married for 51 years, and she had never lived alone since she went straight from her parent's house to his house. (She was 15 or 16 when they married). Anyway, she recovered very nicely, and is doing well over 10 years later. She's actually about to go on an Alaskan cruise, which is something else for a woman who hasn't left North Texas in a couple of decades! She hangs out with friends, does church and fire department events...and generally stays pretty busy. Even old people can adapt pretty well! __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

08-10-2010, 10:38 AM	#24
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Sorry to hear it. I know how hard it is. Take care __________________

08-10-2010, 12:00 PM	#27
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Sorry for your loss, ranger. I'll keep you and the family in my thought. Good vibes sent. __________________ Racing For Smiles

08-11-2010, 06:44 PM	#30
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	Its tough... I know.....reading this makes me remember when i lost my Grandad. He was one of the coolest I know... Hehe, I still remember one of his favorite sayings he used to tell me. "Don't let that battleship mouth of yours get you into a fight your rowboat ass can't win." This said when me and my uncle, who is three yrs older and at the time prolly 120#'s heavier, and I got into a pissin match that about ended in punches thrown. I feel your pain. Just know we are all here for ya. God Speed to your Grandad __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

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08-10-2010, 10:37 AM	#23
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	It's funny man, I woke up this morning and was thinking about some of the funny stuff my grandma used to say/do... Just remember those things - all the stuff you sorta took for granted... that's the stuff that means the most...

08-10-2010, 11:31 AM	#25
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	That sucks. I had all four around until I hit my mid 20s then three out of the four were gone in about 3 years. Your grandma will probably figure it out. Women typically do much better than men after losing a spouse, and that was how it worked with my grandparents. Sorry for your loss. Enjoy the good memories you have of him.

08-10-2010, 11:56 AM	#26
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Sorry to hear of your loss. It's tough to lose someone that's special to you. RIP

08-10-2010, 12:04 PM	#28
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	Sorry for you loss. RIP Grandpa

08-10-2010, 04:59 PM	#29
tkevcu Trailer Queen Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Moto: 919 Posts: 17	I offer my condolences to you and your family.