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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
(20,102 posts)Glad you were able to come to a decision.
redwitch
(15,142 posts)Wonderful that he will help to save a life though.
XanaDUer2
(15,714 posts)
skylucy
(3,918 posts)
mercuryblues
(15,514 posts)Hugs to all of you.
raising2moredems
(732 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
(1,100 posts)KT2000
(21,303 posts)Peace to you and yours.
Figarosmom
(4,993 posts)One fall could change everything. It's so scary.
marked50
(1,483 posts)
AllyCat
(17,696 posts)Safe passage for your brother in law.
MacKasey
(1,343 posts)May peace be with you
livetohike
(23,350 posts)good times with your brother in law always make you smile .
brer cat
(26,878 posts)
Liberal In Texas
(15,062 posts)May you and your family find some peace.
Danmel
(5,373 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
(4,416 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
(24,498 posts)

irisblue
(34,862 posts)May he rest in honor and glory
Meowmee
(8,189 posts)My condolences 🕯️
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,554 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
(19,342 posts)Best wishes to you and family.
TNNurse
(7,292 posts)sdfernando
(5,637 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
(176 posts)femmedem
(8,500 posts)What a tragic way for your family to begin the year.
SheltieLover
(65,690 posts)
Diamond_Dog
(36,452 posts)sinkingfeeling
(54,798 posts)people
(764 posts)Seems like you and your sister and other family members are caring and close, which is so important. . ..
Fla Dem
(26,415 posts)Evolve Dammit
(20,428 posts)highplainsdem
(55,129 posts)Condolences, and prayers for all of you.
Skittles
(163,027 posts)my dad was on life support for six days before he died
KS Toronado
(21,011 posts)
Wicked Blue
(7,761 posts)((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Linda ladeewolf
(807 posts)Arazi
(7,637 posts)May his memory be a blessing.
summer_in_TX
(3,518 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
(15,728 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss.
gademocrat7
(11,379 posts)On the loss of your brother in law.
Trueblue Texan
(3,246 posts)Peace and healing to your sister, you, and your family.
NNadir
(35,427 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
(24,764 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
(138,586 posts)
Bettie
(18,099 posts)peace to you all.
LeftInTX
(32,761 posts)
waterwatcher123
(338 posts)Historic NY
(38,724 posts)LAS14
(15,116 posts)DaBronx
(671 posts)May your family find great strength and comfort.
yagotme
(4,083 posts)Clouds Passing
(4,238 posts)
My heart goes out to your brother in law, you and your family. I know the pain, Ive been there.

Lulu KC
(7,638 posts)
DownriverDem
(6,789 posts)I know it's not easy to go through this. RIP
dlk
(12,612 posts)Sending warm thoughts for comfort and peace for you, and your family.