friend might not make it to Sunday birthday

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I went to the Blackberry Farm in Mebane today, but didn't take anything to shoot. I had to visit my friend Grady, who might not make it to his 96th birthday on Sunday. I am the only one he allows to hunt and shoot on his 100 acres. Grady's been in Home Hospice for months, with nothing ailing him but his age and weakness. Two days ago, something let go, and he's been out of it since, just laying there with eyes closed and labored breathing. A while back, he asked me to do his Eulogy, so I better start workin' on it. Grady has said repeatedly that he is ready to die, so we pray that his end will be easy.
 
I'm really sorry about that.

My great aunt passed away about 5 hours ago. She had home hospice, too. She was 85. It was almost the same for her, except her deterioration came on quickly.

We weren't close, even though I loved, admired, and respected her (self made millionaire). But, I am glad that she has found relief.

Good luck to you with the eulogy and I hope his passing is in total comfort.
 
Godspeed Grady, and to Mac with his eulogy and loss of an old friend.
 
I'm glad to hear he's got you looking out for him, thinking of him, and caring about him in this period of his life. Be strong for him, and Godseed to both of you.
 
Having had this thrust upon me several times in the past 6 months, each with families that were extremely close to us- definitely celebrate what was, of course honor those you lost, but double down on your own focus on living life to the max as you can best do it. Every day in every way, we are not guaranteed a tomorrow nor the day after.
 
Very sorry for the loss of your friend.
 
It seems sad, but a homecoming awaits him.


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Sorry to hear about your friend.
 
Thank ya'll for prayers on behalf of Grady.

The last time Grady was called for jury duty, they questioned him during the selection process. He told 'em he knew the drill. He recounted all the times he had served on juries, and the judge excused him for the rest of his life!

Grady grew up in the Depression, and his family nearly starved. His father had to leave them and go to Danville, Virginia, for work. The first time Grady left North Carolina was when he joined the Army in WWII. He was trained to be a radio operator on a B-29. The war ended before he could be deployed.

Grady pays more every year in property taxes on his 100 acres in Orange County than the purchase price in 1953.

Grady's 4 children were born and raised in the house where he is now, and where he will breath his last.
 
Prayers for Grady and all who loved him....
 
Godspeed Grady.
 
God's will be done.
 
Praise be to god that his time to be home has drawn near. My wife's grandmother is 96 and up until last month has been at home. She has colon cancer but is in sound mind and hates the nursing home. He final wish is just to die at home. That being said I'm glad your friend has gotten his chance to be at home.
 
Sorry to hear about your friend. I hope I get close enuff to just wave at 96 from 20 years out. I hope his passing will be easy if that is possible.
 
Prayers that he finds a swift and easy way to heaven. Glad he had a good friend to look after him!
 
I have told this before but it always seems to help.

When the great Stonewall laid on his death bed for some time with all his family around, on the last day, he rose up, looked around the room with his fierce blues eyes shining and said in a clear voice...We will cross the river here, and rest in the shade on the other side...he laid back down and Passed.
I So look forward to seeing all my Ole Pards who are resting in the shade on the other side. I do not fear the crossing and on occasion yearn for it.
 
Sorry to hear about your friend.
 
Lord, grant eternal rest unto Mr. Grady
And let perpetual light shine upon him
May He Rest In Peace
Amen.
 
Prayers up for your dear friend.
My brother did the eulogy for my father. It was a catholic funeral mass. His first words were "My father always said that no meeting should go beyond one hour (looks down at his watch) and we are just about there." It was a brilliant stroke of levity that got a chuckle out of everyone. It also was homage to my father's dry sense of humor.
I have no doubt that your eulogy will do great honor to your friends life.
 
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