Privilege

**tyson82** · September 24th, 2004, 04:00 AM

I just want to say what a privilege it is to play drums and listen to music/Vinnie. Today I got the sad news that my 74yr grandfather has two months to live(or so, whatever) He has been battling cancer for the past 8 months. He has a very rapid case and it has moved all through out his upper body. It's also very hard because I feel like I can't do anything being 1300 miles away.

Not to get mushy, but I am very thankful to play my drums... It was very hard to focus today so I put the Vinn-ster in "live at the B.P." and went to do some practicing....

Life is short, it's sad sometimes how we get that realization.

Best wishes to all! [img]wink.gif[/img]

**BennyAndTheSkins** · September 24th, 2004, 04:17 AM

Tyson, I'm so sorry to hear of your grandfather's condition. I've had similar loss, and although it may not be of any condolence to you now, he'll be in a better place when all is said and done.

As far as playing, yes, I definitely agree what a blessing it is to be moved by, and have the ability to play music. What type of music does your Grandfather enjoy? My dad is 79, and is a big band fan. Maybe you could put a tape together of some of his favorite music, (maybe even get a few tracks minus drums, and play over them) and send them to him. That would let him know you're thinking of him, and he'd probably like to hear his grandson playing?

**drum4fun** · September 24th, 2004, 05:27 AM

TysonNC, your grandfather will be in my thoughts and prayers. BennyAndTheSkins (a.k.a. Dave) has an excellent idea. I think it would mean a great deal to your grandfather to hear his grandson play drums, one of your favorite things to do in life.

**tyson82** · September 24th, 2004, 01:01 PM

Thanks Benny.A.T.S., that is a great idea--I'll get on it. Thanks for the thoughts guys...

**FuseU1** · September 24th, 2004, 05:34 PM

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**Pocketime** · September 24th, 2004, 08:25 PM

My prayers and thoughts are also with you. PT. [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]

**FuseU1** · September 24th, 2004, 08:50 PM

Ty...

...My grandfather [mother's side] was taken from us very suddenly & unexpectdedly...[my father's father passed from emphysema when I was very young]...& my folks & I were living 3 states away at the time...I'll never forget that fateful phonecall on that early eve one-week prior to Easter Sunday...

What I'm trying to say is, in my own "lack-of-better-words" way, is that you have a chance here to "make peace" [closure / tell him how you really feel, etc] w yours as I did not w mine, altho I would not wish it on anyone [other fam members & friends have passed from cancer AW]...one consolation is that you can let him know that you are with him there in spirit [& a phone call, recording, letter, package, or e-mail] & the two of you can be "on the same page" so to speak...

But until that time, dont ever give up...fight with him & for him, in his corner, in whatever way that you can, & let him know it [i know that you already know this]...my extreme prayers go out to you & yours in this time of need. Remeber that there are people here that heve it in their thoughts & prayers AW...

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