It seems as though my worries were for naught. I don't know, but I believe the doctors talked to Larry's family last night. I believe they told them that he was never going to really be weaned from the vent because they took him off last night. He was monitored with just a mask.
I am taking the knowledge G presented and adding all this up, and I really believe in my heart that there were advanced directives in place, and the family honored them.
Larry passed peacefully this morning.
I am thankful for that. I know he must have been suffering although being sedated. My heart goes out to the family. The decision I believe they made was one of the hardest ones there is for a family. I am just glad he was able to go peacefully.
If I were faced with the situation I had with my dad, I still would have made the same one - even knowing how long he lingered. My alternative there would have been to have a feeding tube inserted. All that would have done was to keep the shell alive - the brain was so far gone that he couldn't remember how to swallow.
At the very least - decisions like this are terrible. They are filled with doubt and angst. I now pray for his family, and the legions of us left who loved Larry.
Peace.
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I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. But, I am so grateful for him and for all who loved him, that his passing was peaceful.
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. But, I am so grateful for him and for all who loved him, that his passing was peaceful.
Such hard decisions--I am so thankful I have not had to make any of them. My kids will have to--that is why I have "directives". We all want to die peacefully, in our sleep. Unfortunately, that happens very rarely. Birth and death--both painful and messy!
candles lit..prayers sent.
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