About to lose my hero .

Sorry to hear mate. Went through the same thing recently with my Dad. I only ever knew my maternal Grandfather, so cherish the memories you have.

All the best.

Fusion, I'm deeply sorry to hear of this sad news. I know what you're going through atm, and my thoughts are with you.

I was extremely close to my Pa, and would give anything to have him back...he was my mentor, my mate, my teacher, my very foundation to who I have become. His love for life and willingness to share it was immense, and he taught me more than anyone ever has. Ever since I can remember, time in the garage was 'our' time, and sitting in his old garage typing this now, 15yrs later I still miss him. It sounds silly, but I take comfort knowing that he's keeping a watch over me in some way or another.

Take the lessons of life he's imparted on you, remember all the great times spent together, the personal and technical skills you've learned, etc, and never forget him. Keep your chin up and know there's a good support network of your mates here ok. :)

Mick, it is hard to lose someone close to you, my Mum died recently after a long illness, very similar to your Pop, it will hurt when he goes, but as long as you remember him he is still alive inside you, Regards Frank.

Thanks to everyone for their support . It's much appreciated .

The old fella is still putting up a fight at the moment . As i knew he would . He's a stubborn old fella and won't let it beat him . But i don't think he will win this battle .

You are lucky to have had that relationship with him. I only knew one of my grandparents (maternal grandfather) and then only as a very old man.

I am intent on fostering a good relationship with my grandchildren, and perhaps this is the best legacy you can take from your grandfather - keep his memory alive by the relationship you create with your grandchildren, and tell them stories of him.

You have my sympathy - there is nobody left in my family of my parents' generation, and those from my generation are starting to go.

John

Best wiches for you and yours Mick. :(

I lost my "Papa" a few months ago in very similar circumstances. I was with him when he passed, and was glad I could hold his hand as he went. It was the least I could do - he put me through school and put clothes on my back for a good chunk of my youth (when my parents split we drove to Sydney to live with very little, and sold our only asset (the car) on our arrival) He thinks we don't know this, but even as little kids we put two and two together. ;)

He was a quiet man and not the emotive type, but he showed his love in ways he knew how. Papa was supremely intellegent - a brilliant doctor and one of Australias leading aneasthetists of his day. He held himself with an ice-cool dignity and one always got the impression that for every careful word from his mouth, a million calculated thoughts were blazing behind his eyes. He wasn't fooling us though. We could always see through his stern gaze - there was the "grandad look" under there and he beamed with it! :D

You have your memories, and he will live on forever in your head and in your heart.

May he find peace in heaven, when he is ready to take the walk. :)

Sorry to hear.
All you can do is give him the send of he wants.
It's not an easy thing to do.
I signed my gran out of hospital as she wanted to die at home. Spent hours on the phone calling all the family in and her gp. Took her home and just spent the last few hours with her till it was all over.

Good luck and as said remember the good times.

Sorry to hear Mick, but focus on all the good things and look after yourself.

Take care fella.

Just got home from the hospital and things are looking a little worse . He is at the stage of reminiscing his life and seeing things that aren't there . While I was there he was doing some fencing . Fixing farm machinery and servicing one of his old farm trucks . It was a very sad and hard thing to see but it seemed that he was happy in his mind to be doing what he was doing .

Mate, your there, your with him, he is not in pain, and sounds like its almost like dreaming. Its all you can do, just be there with him.