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Rainbowreflect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:02 AM
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I could use a little, love, support, prayers, etc. today.
My husband has had to make to tough decision to take his mother off of life support. The doctors have all agreed she is not going to improve and most likely she can not survive off of the respirator.
So this afternoon we are having them take her off all machines. We had to go through this a few years ago with his sister who had cancer. It is going to be a long hard day for all of us.
So please say a prayer or send some support our way.
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:04 AM
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1. I cannot imagine being in that situation , you have my
best vibes and prayers.

:hug:

aA
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:08 AM
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2. All my best to the both of you
I also want to take a momement to say, we should all have advanced directives, so we can spare our love ones from having to make this type of decision.
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Rainbowreflect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:25 AM
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7. You are so right! Don't only tell you family/friends what you want.
Put it in writing. No one should have to wonder if they are doing what their loved one wanted or not. It is painful enough to let go without those questions.
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lightningandsnow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:09 AM
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3. I wish you well.
Sorry to hear about that.

:hug:
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:17 AM
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4. good thoughts to you and your family on a very
difficult day

:hug:
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:23 AM
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5. Prayers and thoughts headed your way.
My best to you and your family during this very difficult time.
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:25 AM
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6. Vibes.
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Rainbowreflect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:27 AM
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8. Thanks all!
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joneschick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:27 AM
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9. I've been there.
You and your loved ones are in my thoughts today. My dad suffered his final stroke 5 years ago and lingered for 9 days with one neurosurgeon telling us that he was going to be fine. The rest of the staff knew better and advised us to cease the life support and let him go. Fortunately, we were all in agreement. :hug:
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:40 AM
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10. I Feel Your Pain
:hug: :hug: :hug:

:hi:

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lukasahero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:48 AM
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11. Hugs
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:49 AM
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12. I'm so sorry.
That would have to be the toughest decision to make ever.

:hug:
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Ellen Forradalom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:51 AM
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13. Absolutely. You have our love and support.
It is so hard to step into God's shoes.

:hug:
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:56 AM
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14. Of course . . .
I shall be thinking of all of you today . . .





Peace be with you.
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Rainbowreflect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 10:58 AM
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15. Thank you, that is beautiful.
I wish I could be there.
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 11:00 AM
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16. Your spirit is.
Take care!
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Erva Donating Member (178 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 12:13 PM
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17. You got it
I will send support and good wishes out into the ether. I hope it gets there at just the right time. I'm sorry about his mom.
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