General Discussion
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
(22,125 posts)Glad you were able to come to a decision.
redwitch
(15,200 posts)Wonderful that he will help to save a life though.
XanaDUer2
(15,769 posts)skylucy
(3,992 posts)mercuryblues
(15,967 posts)Hugs to all of you.
raising2moredems
(746 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
(1,617 posts)KT2000
(21,785 posts)Peace to you and yours.
Figarosmom
(9,080 posts)One fall could change everything. It's so scary.
marked50
(1,531 posts)Drum
(10,463 posts)AllyCat
(18,306 posts)Safe passage for your brother in law.
MacKasey
(1,454 posts)May peace be with you
livetohike
(23,781 posts)good times with your brother in law always make you smile
.
brer cat
(27,196 posts)Liberal In Texas
(15,767 posts)May you and your family find some peace.
Danmel
(5,634 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
(5,061 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
(27,842 posts)irisblue
(36,419 posts)May he rest in honor and glory
Meowmee
(9,212 posts)My condolences 🕯️
ProudMNDemocrat
(20,370 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
(20,641 posts)Best wishes to you and family.
TNNurse
(7,446 posts)sdfernando
(5,958 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
(303 posts)femmedem
(8,528 posts)What a tragic way for your family to begin the year.
SheltieLover
(74,781 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,951 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,707 posts)people
(811 posts)Seems like you and your sister and other family members are caring and close, which is so important. . ..
Fla Dem
(27,253 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,319 posts)highplainsdem
(58,836 posts)Condolences, and prayers for all of you.
Skittles
(168,355 posts)my dad was on life support for six days before he died
KS Toronado
(21,786 posts)Wicked Blue
(8,329 posts)(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Linda ladeewolf
(1,013 posts)Arazi
(8,453 posts)May his memory be a blessing.
summer_in_TX
(3,902 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
(16,683 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss.
gademocrat7
(11,708 posts)On the loss of your brother in law.
Trueblue Texan
(3,946 posts)Peace and healing to your sister, you, and your family.
NNadir
(36,840 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
(25,627 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
(140,536 posts)Bettie
(19,011 posts)peace to you all.
LeftInTX
(34,007 posts)waterwatcher123
(417 posts)Historic NY
(39,407 posts)LAS14
(15,379 posts)DaBronx
(738 posts)May your family find great strength and comfort.
yagotme
(4,126 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,349 posts)My heart goes out to your brother in law, you and your family. I know the pain, Ive been there.
Lulu KC
(8,332 posts)DownriverDem
(6,922 posts)I know it's not easy to go through this. RIP
dlk
(13,004 posts)Sending warm thoughts for comfort and peace for you, and your family.