the.kenzo's grandpa is hospitalized

Ken is having difficulties accessing his account, but asked me to post this for him.

Hey folks, the.kenzo here. I got locked out of my account (my own fault doh) a month ago. Not being the socking type, I'm waiting for Raz to fix it for me. In the meantime I asked Jordan to post this for me.

The only grandpa I grew up knowing is in a bad place right now. A few days ago he collapsed at the entrance to Walmart. His left side went numb, he hit the ground fairly hard but didn't get injured from that. The stupid door greeter put him in one of the electric carts and asked if he was okay. Didn't get a manager, didn't fill out an accident report or nothing. Sent him away.

First off, we aren't blaming Walmart, we know it's not their fault he collapsed. But he still fell, so there should have been a report filed. Secondly, you ask an old man if he's okay after a fall he's not going to know if he's okay. He could have broke something for all he knew. Should have made sure before sending him on his way.

Anyways, they eventually got him to the local small town hospital. His left side was still numb/paralyzed. They said they thought he had had a stroke and needed to go to the big hospital down the interstate. Get him there, they ran some tests, gave him a CAT scan and said we'd have the results the next day. Next day comes, they said the results show that there wasn't a stroke and they weren't sure exactly what's wrong. He's been in there for 3, going on 4, days now.

He can hardly talk right now and his mind keeps slipping. Most times he knows where he is and what's going on, but other times he forgets he's in the hospital or that he's even sick. Especially when he wakes up, that seems to reset his brain for a short time.

My uncle visited the other day and on the way home realized he forgot something in the room. He went back to pick it up and my grandpa was curled up on his bed crying. He's been putting on a brave face for all of us when we're there but breaks down the minute we're gone. We don't know what's going to happen. He's up there in age and it scares me to lose him right now. I'm not a religious guy, as most of you know, but if you want to keep him in your prayers or just give some well wishes, I would greatly appreciate it.

Sorry to hear. That's depressing as ****.

The power of prayer works, whether one is religious or not. Consider it done, dude.

I'm not a religious person, I can honestly say I have only prayed once in my life, and that was when my brother had his accident, I believe that our prayers helped in his recovery so I will say a prayer for you and your family.

I will have Ken's Grandpa in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your granfather gets better and wish him a speedy recovery.

All my love to you, your Gramps, and your family, Ken. I hope everything gets better.

Wow, my love goes out to you, your family and your grandpa. hug

Ur family is in my prayers

Hope your Grandpa reaches his comfort. I just lost my grandfather earlier this year. Twas tough. Hadn't bawled like that in a long time. I hope you don't have to deal with that kind of loss right now. If you are as close to your Grandfather as I was mine, a loss will take a while to get over. Your grandpa doesn't want to go, and you don't want him to go either. Let's just hop the Lord agrees with you guys. So, here's a prayer for you that might help the Lord agree with you guys.

I'm prayin for you and your grandma Kenny

I'm sorry. I hope he gets better.. Much love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.. Will keep him and your family in my thoughts.

best wishes.

Here's an update:

Grandpa was on the verge of dying there for a while, but he recovered. It was so bad that my uncle rushed his wedding by a few months so Grandpa could go before he passed.

He's still paralyzed on the left side of his body and is completely bed-ridden. My uncle, my mom, and myself take turns; changing his diapers, washing him, and working his muscles.

His speech has slightly improved but it's hard to understand what he says most of the time. I had to hear him a few times say that he wishes he was dead...that was tough.

He's going to be in his hospital bed the rest of his life, there's no chance for a full recovery. He no longer gets to build bicycles or work outside like he loved to do.

It's taking its toll on us all, but we're staying as strong as possible.

Just got back from my uncle's place, where Grandma and Grandpa are staying at now.

Had to help Grandma with a few things: shower head needed to be changed, hang up curtain rods, etc.

While I was there, Grandpa needed a changing since he soiled his adult diapers. As I was changing him he broke down and cried, it finally dawned on him that he can no longer walk or do anything on his own. It was one of the hardest moments I've ever had to deal with, I fought to keep my own tears back because it hurts to see him like that.

After he was changed I sat him up in bed and gave him a big hug and a kiss on the head. Not long after that, it's like he forgot about it and was cheerful again. His mind is slipping.

I'd throw in a few poop jokes during the process just to lighten to mood

Sorry to hear about this, Ken. All I can say is that his last days will be with a loving family, and he will be loved until the end. Keep up your good deeds. You're more heartfelt than I am, I admit.

My grandpa died a few days after my 18th birthday, he was 94

Originally posted by Mairuzu
I'd throw in a few poop jokes during the process just to lighten to mood

Trust me, I do! I'm always commenting on how I need to invest in a gas mask, or how he needs a cork up his ass. 😆

Originally posted by Impediment
Sorry to hear about this, Ken. All I can say is that his last days will be with a loving family, and he will be loved until the end. Keep up your good deeds. You're more heartfelt than I am, I admit.

Thanks. Yeah, we all love him very much. It's a hard job to do and it takes its toll on us.

Originally posted by steverules_2
My grandpa died a few days after my 18th birthday, he was 94

🙁 Sorry. But he lived a long life, hopefully it was an eventful one.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
🙁 Sorry. But he lived a long life, hopefully it was an eventful one.

I believe it was, it was really un-expected as well cuz although he was 94 we or I didn't really think he'd be going anytime soon and then I got a call from his home saying that he was dying so I had to call my dad and tell him what was happening. The only grandparent I have left is my gran who is slowly slipping away...she'll be the hardest cuz I was always very close to my gran 🙁

Jordan, please tell Ken that I hope the next year or so works out for him and his famliy.

Godspeed.