Opa Wong

Just came back from seeing Opa Wong and his family at the hospital down by McKee. He fell down earlier this afternoon and after an hour passed, was unconscious. After taking scans in the ER, the family called us to say that there was massive bleeding already. So now he's in the ICU on life support with lots of tubes, wires, monitors, etc. They have all decided not to sign the DNR form, which I can't seem to understand. Why do they want to keep him here rather than letting him go to the Lord as soon as he can? Right now, he's still able to breathe on his own once in a while, so I guess that's what's stopping them. I haven't seen Opa Wong in so long, and it was just really hard on me to see him tonight. I was just thinking of my grandparents yesterday while I was alone in the shower, and it hit me how much I miss them. I wonder if they're proud of me; what would they say to me in the midst of all this turmoil in my life?

I really see Opa Wong and Oma Wong like my second set of grandparents. I've known them all my life, whereas I never knew my grandpa on my dad's side, and my grandma from his side doesn't really relate to us much. Especially after my grandparents on my mom's side passed away, I felt that Opa Wong and Oma Wong have been that figure for me. I just really want what's best for him. Mom and I prayed today that the Lord just take him home whenever He can. I think Opa Wong for a long time was not exactly at peace with his growing cancer. I wish we'd brought a Bible with us so that we could remind him of God's promises and that he doesn't have to be afraid.

I guess this is what's going to preoccupy my mind for the rest of the school week /: And tomorrow, I start off with cancer biology lecture, too ..

ETA: Monday afternoon, Opa Wong left the Earth for his final resting place. Maybe peace be with his family in this time of grief, and may the knowledge of his transcending into a better place comfort them.