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Old Feb 13, 2008, 08:47 PM
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Unhappy Concerns - My sister is on life support

I am so sad, my sister is dying. don't want advice, just needed to tell someone who would understand. I couldn't make myself go, the nurse part of me knows exactly what they are doing. The sister side of me wants to say, noooooooooo. My wonderful, caring, supportive sister. The one I always went to when things didn't make sence. She hasn't spoken a word in 2 weeks. My heart is breaking. I've helped so many people over the years. Why can't I help her. I couldn't bare to be there when they shut off the vent, when they give her the morphine. Why didn't I have the strength to go hold her hand and tell her it's ok to go. I've done it for patients, why couldn't I do it for her? Sorry if I have babled, my heart is breaking. I am sitting here waiting for my brother in law to call and tell me it's over. I've wanted to tell all of you for a while now, but couldn't make myself type the words. I knew what was coming the first night, after they told me she coded and she was without oxygen for over 5 minutes, I knew what had happened. Thanks for reading, I can't see the keys from the tears. God Bless you all

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 08:55 PM
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Re: My sister is on life support

I pray that God will give you peace in your heart.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:03 PM
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I'm praying for you.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:04 PM
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Re: My sister is on life support

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and our tears fall with yours. God Bless you at this time of need and sorrow.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:10 PM
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I am so sorry. You and your sister will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:10 PM
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Re: My sister is on life support

I'm sure your sister knows you are there in spirit. She wouldn't want you to be there if it causes you this much distress. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace that her suffering is almost at an end. God bless you all.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:11 PM
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Re: My sister is on life support

Colleen,
I'm so sorry. I am praying for your family.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:13 PM
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Oh, I am so sorry. There just aren't words...

I'm holding you and your sister close to my heart in prayer and peace. Gods blessings to you both.

Hugs.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:14 PM
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I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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Old Feb 13, 2008, 09:18 PM
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im praying for your sis and your strength..

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