Jeremiah Mari G. Carag (znobby) wrote, @ 2004-08-26 01:17:00

Current mood:	scared
Current music:	For Always (Josh Groban and Lara Fabian)

Please Pray for My Grandfather
I can't believe that the exams are already over! Well, almost over. Today classes were suspended and I wasn't a bit happy about it. Because of the class suspension, I was not able to go to take my law exams - my last for this term! Talk about prolonging the agony. Because of that, it wouldn't be a complete respite from school work.

Anyway, the thing that's been bothering me for the week is the health of my grandfather. He is my last grandparent (my mom's dad) not to mention my two alive great grandparents.

My grandfather was suddenly rushed to the hospital when he vomitted blood. Anyway, my mom talked to us the other night to pray for him. They found a large tumor on his stomach and liver. According to the doctor, it was due to his smoking and drinking during his younger days (so guys watch out). Given this, the doctor recommended that an operation must be made at the soonest possible time.

However, the doctor also gave the option of forgetting about the operation and just letting my grandfather go home since he is not actually complaining about any pain. In fact, he remains to be strong. This option was given by the doctor since my grandpa's already old and the chances of recovering from the operation given his age is already little. Of course, infering from this, it means that one day, he will just experience the pain and we can't do anyting about it.

When my mom told us this, I was on the verge of crying. I grew up with my grandparents (my grandmother passed away in 2000) and I will never forget the great sacrifices they made for me. I was a sickly kid during my younger years and they never complained about having to look after me while my parents worked. It's just so sad to hear that he might not be able to stay with us for more years. Guess that's how life works.

Well, what I would wish is that he will never suffer anymore. If it is God's will to take him, then I would let Him do such though it may be very sad for our family.

By the way, he was already operated and we are still waiting for results. He is still confined at the ICU. Please join us in our prayers.

starfilled 2004-08-25 19:37 (link)

*hugs you* I know hindi tayo minsan nagmamatch sa mga type ng songs and all.. still, I want to share this to you kasi the message is beautiful.. Kinda reminded me of Brian McKnight's Home. I know you're pretty choosy when it comes to ballads pero..sana magustuhan mu pa rin saka para hindi ka na maging sad and scared. I hope you're grandpa will be ok soon. Will be praying for him. (Reply to this) (Thread)

be strong! hinkypinky 2004-08-26 21:39 (link)

just think that everything that happens in our lives has a purpose. just look on the positive side of things to make you strong because you have to show your grandfather that you are so that he will also be strong. think that you're still lucky to have spent time with your grandfather, (fyi: i wasn't able to spend any time with any of my grandparents on both sides because they died before i was born so i adore people who were able to spend time with thier grandparents) and also try to spend most of your time with him because his family is what he really needs right now. don't worry, we'll all pray for him and whatever happens we'll be at your side (parang title yata yun ng song ng the corrs..hehe). anywayz, googluck and godbless ur grandpa! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	sad naman kat04 2004-08-27 05:59 (link)
	hay naku jigs, thanx pala muna sa comment. back to the topic na...sad naman yung nangyari sa lolo mo. dont worry he'll be ok. prayers lang talaga. hayaan mo i'll also pray for his safety. be strong sabi ng ni ayen. things will turn out ok in the end... (Reply to this) (Thread)