Yes, his heart was at 20%, 1 kidney failed and the other failing fast. They gave him 2 weeks to live and he hung on for over 4. At first I didn't know if I could handle seeing him and thought maybe I should remember him the way he was when I last saw him. But I decided I needed to say goodbye to him in person. It was very hard and I cried like a baby. In short, I thanked him for being a wonderful grandfather and told him if I could lead half the life he did and be half as successful in my marriage and raising kids as he was, I would be a very lucky man. Everytime I said goodbye I told him I loved him and kissed him on his forehead. It's very hard for me still to realize he's gone, but he's in a better place now free of pain and suffering and with our lord. I'm still worried about my Mom, she's been drinking a lot lately to deal with loosing her father. I call her everyday and actually have her working out again.
I signed your guest book under the STEEL family. If you ever need to talk or anything else, feel free to PM me. Again, my prayers are with you and your family.