One overdue stroke, one premature death

[neilbert]

So, last week I got the news that my grandfather, at 89 years old, had a stroke. He was quite active until a few years ago - just had some vision problems and various surmountable old-people problems. But he's been going downhill, and the stroke was probably overdue. He's physically ok (except for remaining arterial blockage), but now thinks it's

Comments

[danthered]

Aw, geeze, sorry to read of both events. :-(

[neilbert]

Thanks - I'm ok, but it helps to hear the condolences.

[aristopheles]

I'm awfully sorry Neil.

[neilbert]

Thanks buddy.

[neilbert]

Thanks. Gramps is handling it well, I'm told, and is in good spirits. (Who wouldn't be, it's 1956!)

[ranger1]

Sigh. I'm sorry.

[neilbert]

It happens. My grandpa was a strong guy and good role model, we knew it was coming, I'm at peace about it. Eric though - it was just a little too soon.

[neilbert]

Thanks for the well wishes