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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
(20,351 posts)Glad you were able to come to a decision.
redwitch
(15,150 posts)Wonderful that he will help to save a life though.
XanaDUer2
(15,728 posts)
skylucy
(3,925 posts)
mercuryblues
(15,565 posts)Hugs to all of you.
raising2moredems
(733 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
(1,157 posts)KT2000
(21,373 posts)Peace to you and yours.
Figarosmom
(5,298 posts)One fall could change everything. It's so scary.
marked50
(1,488 posts)Drum
(10,254 posts)
AllyCat
(17,841 posts)Safe passage for your brother in law.
MacKasey
(1,348 posts)May peace be with you
livetohike
(23,392 posts)good times with your brother in law always make you smile .
brer cat
(26,901 posts)
Liberal In Texas
(15,130 posts)May you and your family find some peace.
Danmel
(5,395 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
(4,459 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
(24,833 posts)

irisblue
(34,879 posts)May he rest in honor and glory
Meowmee
(8,721 posts)My condolences 🕯️
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,596 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
(19,645 posts)Best wishes to you and family.
TNNurse
(7,310 posts)sdfernando
(5,681 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
(199 posts)femmedem
(8,506 posts)What a tragic way for your family to begin the year.
SheltieLover
(66,824 posts)
Diamond_Dog
(36,670 posts)sinkingfeeling
(55,077 posts)people
(775 posts)Seems like you and your sister and other family members are caring and close, which is so important. . ..
Fla Dem
(26,544 posts)Evolve Dammit
(20,539 posts)highplainsdem
(55,527 posts)Condolences, and prayers for all of you.
Skittles
(163,598 posts)my dad was on life support for six days before he died
KS Toronado
(21,015 posts)
Wicked Blue
(7,889 posts)((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Linda ladeewolf
(839 posts)Arazi
(7,730 posts)May his memory be a blessing.
summer_in_TX
(3,553 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
(15,773 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss.
gademocrat7
(11,427 posts)On the loss of your brother in law.
Trueblue Texan
(3,297 posts)Peace and healing to your sister, you, and your family.
NNadir
(35,650 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
(24,937 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
(138,835 posts)
Bettie
(18,183 posts)peace to you all.
LeftInTX
(32,761 posts)
waterwatcher123
(346 posts)Historic NY
(38,874 posts)LAS14
(15,151 posts)DaBronx
(694 posts)May your family find great strength and comfort.
yagotme
(4,092 posts)Clouds Passing
(4,454 posts)
My heart goes out to your brother in law, you and your family. I know the pain, Ive been there.

Lulu KC
(7,865 posts)
DownriverDem
(6,810 posts)I know it's not easy to go through this. RIP
dlk
(12,615 posts)Sending warm thoughts for comfort and peace for you, and your family.