Thursday, January 5, 2012

Goodbye to an amazing woman.

The news is bad. Beth is not going to make it. Her brain is not showing any activity. She is still alive, but will not be soon. She is donating organs, so they will keep her going until they can take them. She is having final tests tomorrow. They go through alot of tests to make sure there is no hope of her brain functioning, and there is no brain activity so there are a few scheduled for tomorrow, but it is just a formality at this point. and we knew early today that the end is near. My brother went home today to tell the kids. He is coming back tomorrow to, as he said,to hug and kiss my wife and tell her I love her one more time while she is alive. He does not want to be there when the plugs are pulled, although with the organ donation, they do not go through that until the organs are harvested. The kids don't want to see their mom like this either, nor do my parents. Every one has to deal with this in their own way. It has been a long, long, draining day today.  We're all talked out, prayed out, cried out...although the tears do keep surfacing.This is one of the saddest things I've ever had to go through or watch someone go through. 

10 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, I am so so so sorry. I don't even know what to say; I'm in shock reading this. Hugs to all of you.

    XOXO

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  2. Thinking of you guys tonight. I'm so sad right now ...

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  3. Thinking of you guys tonight. I'm so sad right now ...

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  4. Oh Pattie, I'm so sorry. I wish I had words to comfort you but I'm afraid there are no words. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

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  5. I am really sorry for all of you to hear that. She will obviously be missed very much. I do understand about them not wanting to be there. I have tears in my eyes for you right now. Don't forget to take care of YOU...

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  6. Wow Pattie, I am so sorry for you and your family. I was truly hoping that she would pull through and have a good recovery. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  7. There are no words. I am so sorry for your loss, her husbands loss and those young children's loss. Donating her organs is a tremendous gift to give to others so they will have hope.
    I am truly thinking and praying for you and Beth's family.
    May God Bless you all and give you some peace.
    K

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  8. Dear Pattie,

    from the time I found your blog a few months ago I have been visiting your site every day and feel that I know you - my heart goes out to you, your brother, his children - everyone in your family. Words cannot express the sadness I feel - I pray for strength and courage for everyone during this most difficult time.

    Hugs, Marion

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  9. Pattie, I have read your blog everyday and your sad and tragic news breaks my heart. I have been praying for you and your entire family these last days. My deepest condolences to you and yours.

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  10. I wish that I had the right words to say, but I dont. I want you to know that I have been praying for you all, and my heart truly breaks for all of you. If I lived close to you I would be on your doorstep with a box of tissues and a listening ear and loads of hugs. Please know that although distance separates us, you and your brother, Beth & family will continue to be in my prayers. I am so very sorry. I do believe the most precious gift that we can offer is to donate our organs and what a beautiful gift of life that she will give to many people because of her selfless decision to be an organ donor.
    Sending you lots of ((HUGS))
    xoxo
    Sherri

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