F... cancer

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-10-2013, 09:38 PM

Unfortunately I need to bump this thread. My grandmother passed away this afternoon due to lung cancer. I'm comforted by the fact that she was deeply religious and seemed to be ready to pass, I just wish she wouldn't have had to spend the last few months being so decimated by the f'ing disease. Even though we were ready for this day I know it's going to be tough for my Dad as they were very close.

You guys would have loved her - I don't think you could have ever met a bigger Redskins fan. At Christmas we had a great conversation about RGIII's rookie year and my Dad used to get scouting reports for upcoming games.
She used to get so worked up watching games that she started recording them, then she'd find out the final score before going back and watch them just to try to ease her nerves. She told me once that the night of the Monday Night Miracle against dallas she went to bed early on purpose but woke up at like 2am, fast forwarded the tape to the end, saw the final score, and decided to rewind it and watch it all the way from the beginning. She finished watching right around dawn.
Apparently she made plans to be laid to rest in her Sean Taylor jersey. In fact, the last time I saw her that's what she was wearing.

In the end, she was lucky enough to live a long and full life, and I know that's not always the case with the f'ed up monster that is cancer. Like I said, my grandma was a devout Irish Catholic mom of MANY children and has over 70 (maybe way more) grand and great-grandkids. Her father was an officer in the USMC so she lived in China and then Cuba as a kid. She loved being outside and used to take me and my sisters and cousins on hikes at Sugarloaf Mountain and the Great Falls.

Basically, Rest In Peace Grandma, and f' cancer.

CRedskinsRule · 02-10-2013, 11:51 PM

Deepest sympathies AMD. Remember the best, love the rest, sounds like she was a wonderful lady.

mooby · 02-11-2013, 12:00 AM

Your grandma sounds awesome AMD. At least now she's got front row seats to watch over your family and hopefully watch the Redskins dominate in the future. F cancer indeed bro.

MTK · 02-11-2013, 12:03 AM

Sorry for your loss AMD

NC_Skins · 02-11-2013, 12:17 AM

Sorry for your loss AMD.

Found out today that my uncle has cancer. They can't operate on him because the cancer is wrapped around a main artery so they'll be visiting the doctor on Monday to go through the options.

mredskins · 02-11-2013, 12:54 AM

Sorry for your loss AMD

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-11-2013, 09:05 AM

Thanks a lot guys. And all the best to your uncle NC.

skinsguy · 02-11-2013, 10:24 AM

Sorry for both your losses, Matty and AMD. Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier when it was posted. I lost my grandmother to Cancer back in '94, and I pray that my Mom will not have to go through any battles with this disease. I've also lost friends and other relatives to this disease. It's horrible, and I hope someday we can find a cure to this dreaded disease. I hope I live long enough to see such a cure.

punch it in · 02-11-2013, 11:22 AM

Sorry AMD and NC.
Edit: your gram sounds like an awesome lady - of course im biased because she is a skins fan. Glad she saw such a big family grow up around her it must make her very happy. She is still watching.
NC try and stay positive and prayers for your uncle.

itvnetop · 02-11-2013, 07:49 PM

Sorry for your losses, guys.

02-10-2013, 09:38 PM	#31
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: F... cancer Unfortunately I need to bump this thread. My grandmother passed away this afternoon due to lung cancer. I'm comforted by the fact that she was deeply religious and seemed to be ready to pass, I just wish she wouldn't have had to spend the last few months being so decimated by the f'ing disease. Even though we were ready for this day I know it's going to be tough for my Dad as they were very close. You guys would have loved her - I don't think you could have ever met a bigger Redskins fan. At Christmas we had a great conversation about RGIII's rookie year and my Dad used to get scouting reports for upcoming games. She used to get so worked up watching games that she started recording them, then she'd find out the final score before going back and watch them just to try to ease her nerves. She told me once that the night of the Monday Night Miracle against dallas she went to bed early on purpose but woke up at like 2am, fast forwarded the tape to the end, saw the final score, and decided to rewind it and watch it all the way from the beginning. She finished watching right around dawn. Apparently she made plans to be laid to rest in her Sean Taylor jersey. In fact, the last time I saw her that's what she was wearing. In the end, she was lucky enough to live a long and full life, and I know that's not always the case with the f'ed up monster that is cancer. Like I said, my grandma was a devout Irish Catholic mom of MANY children and has over 70 (maybe way more) grand and great-grandkids. Her father was an officer in the USMC so she lived in China and then Cuba as a kid. She loved being outside and used to take me and my sisters and cousins on hikes at Sugarloaf Mountain and the Great Falls. Basically, Rest In Peace Grandma, and f' cancer. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude Last edited by ArtMonkDrillz; 02-11-2013 at 11:55 AM.

02-11-2013, 12:00 AM	#33
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Your grandma sounds awesome AMD. At least now she's got front row seats to watch over your family and hopefully watch the Redskins dominate in the future. F cancer indeed bro. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

02-11-2013, 12:03 AM	#34
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: F... cancer Sorry for your loss AMD __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-11-2013, 12:17 AM	#35
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,420	Re: F... cancer Sorry for your loss AMD. Found out today that my uncle has cancer. They can't operate on him because the cancer is wrapped around a main artery so they'll be visiting the doctor on Monday to go through the options. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

02-11-2013, 12:54 AM	#36
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Sorry for your loss AMD __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

02-10-2013, 11:51 PM	#32
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,428	Deepest sympathies AMD. Remember the best, love the rest, sounds like she was a wonderful lady.

02-11-2013, 09:05 AM	#37
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: F... cancer Thanks a lot guys. And all the best to your uncle NC. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

02-11-2013, 10:24 AM	#38
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: F... cancer Sorry for both your losses, Matty and AMD. Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier when it was posted. I lost my grandmother to Cancer back in '94, and I pray that my Mom will not have to go through any battles with this disease. I've also lost friends and other relatives to this disease. It's horrible, and I hope someday we can find a cure to this dreaded disease. I hope I live long enough to see such a cure. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

02-11-2013, 11:22 AM	#39
punch it in From a Land Down Under Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toms river, nj Age: 53 Posts: 23,606	Sorry AMD and NC. Edit: your gram sounds like an awesome lady - of course im biased because she is a skins fan. Glad she saw such a big family grow up around her it must make her very happy. She is still watching. NC try and stay positive and prayers for your uncle. Last edited by punch it in; 02-12-2013 at 01:12 AM.

02-11-2013, 07:49 PM	#40
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: F... cancer Sorry for your losses, guys. __________________ "Sit your five dollar ass down before I make change." - Nino Brown my blather

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