My sister is on life support

Nurses General Nursing

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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

I am so sorry. May God uphold you and all those who love your sister.

Specializes in Psych/Rehab/Family practice/Oncology.

I am so sorry for you and your family. Losing a dear sister is very difficult, this I know and have been through myself. I was unable to be at her bedside when she passed, but she was surrounded by others who loved her. My very deepest sympathy to you, your brother-in-law, and both your extended families. My most sincere thoughts are with you all during this terrible time. Bless all of you and your dear sister.

Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

I'm very sorry...

Hugs and prayers for you and your sister. God lifts up the broken-hearted.

Specializes in Operating Room.

I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It can be hard to be a nurse and then go through something like this. I think your sister knows that you love her dearly and always will.

I'm so sorry to hear of your pain....I will keep you and your family in my prayers. GOD bless!

Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele, IM, OB/GYN, neuro, GI.

I'm sorry. Just know that even though you're not there your sister knows you loved her.

Specializes in Corrections, Cardiac, Hospice.

I am so sorry. I will keep you and your whole family in my prayers.

My deepest sympathies to you, we lost someone very suddenly just recently and I know that it is so hard for the loved ones, my prayers for you and sister's family.

My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry.

steph

Specializes in LTC.

You are all in my prayers.

Specializes in Utilization Management.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.

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