My sister is on life support

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:crying2: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:redpinkhe

may God hold you close as your sister embraces eternal peace...

i'm so, so sorry.

gentle hugs to you...

leslie

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I am sorry to hear about your sister. I know it is hard for you. Maybe write down what you would like to say to her and say it outloud, before a picture of her, perhaps, and really pour your heart out. I believe that your sister's spirit can hear you no matter where you are. And, unfortunately, since there is nothing you can physically do to bring her to wellness, you can do this for her and yourself to say a personal goodbye. You are a nurse, yes, but you are also human, prone to the same emotions and pain that everyone under this situation would be. My positive thoughts are with you during this bad time.

realnursealso/lpn-

i'm so sorry (((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))

prayers said for you and your dear sister.

i'm wishing you strength and peace.

gone from my sight

by henry van dyke

i am standing upon the seashore. a ship, at my side,

spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts

for the blue ocean. she is an object of beauty and strength.

i stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck

of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

then, someone at my side says, "there, she is gone"

gone where?

gone from my sight. that is all. she is just as large in mast,

hull and spar as she was when she left my side.

and, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.

her diminished size is in me -- not in her.

and, just at the moment when someone says, "there, she is gone,"

there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices

ready to take up the glad shout, "here she comes!"

and that is dying...

I am so sorry,,,,,,

:icon_hug:

Specializes in FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed.

know that our hand is reaching out for yours

I'm so sorry. May GOD give you and your family peace.

Specializes in OB, Telephone Triage, Chart Review/Code.

You and her family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
Why didn't I have the strength to go hold her hand and tell her it's ok to go.

God Bless you sweetheart. Being a nurse is wonderful and it's wonderful to be able to help a patient pass into the light but when it comes to a loved one we think only with our hearts. Your sister knows your heart! Allow yourself to cry, allow yourself to grieve but do not allow yourself to feel any guilt for not being there in person. You were there for her, as a sister and a friend, at times when she really needed your physical presence for comfort. She is now in Gods hands and will soon be with him. You will soon be able to feel each others presence again just in a different realm. God Bless You from the bottom of my heart. :redbeathe

Specializes in Critical Care.

Just because we're nurses doesn't make it easier.

In fact, I think it makes it worse. We know too much. And we know, at times, that we can do too little.

But sometimes, life gives us more than medicine can fix.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your sister. I wish you and all who know your sister, peace.

--Heather

Specializes in Assisted Living Nurse Manager.

I am so very sorry. May God hold you and your family during this very difficult time. Many prayers coming you way.

With Deepest Sympathy

nd_mom

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