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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUpdate, my brother in law.
The family has decided to take him off the ventilator. About an hour ago they shutdown the ventilator.
My sister did find after they were going through paperwork, my brother in law was a organ donor. So, they will take his liver and lungs and put them in the system to be transplanted.
Thank you again for all the well wishes and support.
milestogo
(18,406 posts)Glad you were able to come to a decision.
redwitch
(15,100 posts)Wonderful that he will help to save a life though.
XanaDUer2
(14,741 posts)skylucy
(3,872 posts)mercuryblues
(15,295 posts)Hugs to all of you.
raising2moredems
(719 posts)Being an organ donor is a sign of being a good person. While you get no say to organ recipient, it is bit consoling. I followed the wishes of a relative and "pulled the plug". No major organs could be donated but skin/connective tissue and one other part which eludes my brain at this time could be. The person on the phone apologized a few times re: the questions asked (some were of a really personal nature of the deceased). But I could truthfully answer, I did, and I hope at least one person benefited.
Jacson6
(882 posts)KT2000
(20,987 posts)Peace to you and yours.
Figarosmom
(3,576 posts)One fall could change everything. It's so scary.
marked50
(1,451 posts)Drum
(9,926 posts)AllyCat
(17,272 posts)Safe passage for your brother in law.
MacKasey
(1,261 posts)May peace be with you
livetohike
(23,080 posts)good times with your brother in law always make you smile .
brer cat
(26,556 posts)Liberal In Texas
(14,700 posts)May you and your family find some peace.
Danmel
(5,279 posts)In 1990, I lost one of my dearest friends to pulmonary hypertension. She was only 30 and died waiting for a heart and lung transplant.
Organ donors are heroes who transform lives and give hope. It does nothing to take away the pain of your family's loss but will hopefully help others from suffering that pain.
I'm truly sorry for your loss.
70sEraVet
(4,265 posts)I kept hoping there was a good ending to that story, and he was going to walk out of there.
His organs may well help someone else. For some reason, I've never considered doing that. Time to fix that, I guess.
AllaN01Bear
(23,446 posts)irisblue
(34,470 posts)May he rest in honor and glory
Meowmee
(6,267 posts)My condolences 🕯️
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,209 posts)Knowing your BIL will be living on in other people is a beautiful way to remember him by.
Hugs to you and your families.
bluestarone
(18,431 posts)Best wishes to you and family.
TNNurse
(7,174 posts)sdfernando
(5,452 posts)Condolences to you, your sister, and the entire family. At least someone will be able to live a better life because the generosity of your BIL being an organ donor.
Americanme
(94 posts)femmedem
(8,460 posts)What a tragic way for your family to begin the year.
SheltieLover
(60,545 posts)Diamond_Dog
(35,312 posts)sinkingfeeling
(53,378 posts)people
(712 posts)Seems like you and your sister and other family members are caring and close, which is so important. . ..
Fla Dem
(25,920 posts)Evolve Dammit
(19,224 posts)highplainsdem
(52,947 posts)Condolences, and prayers for all of you.
Skittles
(160,529 posts)my dad was on life support for six days before he died
KS Toronado
(19,795 posts)Wicked Blue
(6,855 posts)((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Linda ladeewolf
(501 posts)Arazi
(7,122 posts)May his memory be a blessing.
summer_in_TX
(3,330 posts)What a grief.
But what a fine person your brother-in-law must be to have thought of how he could help someone. I'm glad you have the comfort of knowing that about him. There's something eternal in giving that gift.
hamsterjill
(15,546 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss.
gademocrat7
(11,235 posts)On the loss of your brother in law.
Trueblue Texan
(3,064 posts)Peace and healing to your sister, you, and your family.
NNadir
(34,890 posts)Your brother-in-law in death is giving a gift of life. He must have been a wonderful man. Deepest condolences to your entire family especially your sister
lark
(24,377 posts)Having to make the decision to pull a loved one off a vent is a horrible one to face. I'd never want to go through that experience again - it was totally gut wrenching.
spanone
(137,705 posts)Bettie
(17,425 posts)peace to you all.
LeftInTX
(30,972 posts)waterwatcher123
(280 posts)Historic NY
(38,116 posts)LAS14
(14,818 posts)DaBronx
(496 posts)May your family find great strength and comfort.
yagotme
(3,997 posts)Clouds Passing
(2,931 posts)My heart goes out to your brother in law, you and your family. I know the pain, Ive been there.
Lulu KC
(5,115 posts)DownriverDem
(6,699 posts)I know it's not easy to go through this. RIP
dlk
(12,488 posts)Sending warm thoughts for comfort and peace for you, and your family.