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

Specializes in LTC.

I'm keeping you and your family in my heart and thoughts

*hugs*

Specializes in med-surg 5 years geriatrics 12 years.

You are in my prayers as well. Know that the nursing community would heal your pain if they could.

Specializes in Peds Homecare.

:oMy sister's heart beats no more. This morning she died. Part of my heart went with her. I just don't know what to say to all of you for all your prayers and kindness you have shown me. Thank you from me and my family. :redpinkhe

Awwwww!!! :icon_hug:

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
:oMy sister's heart beats no more. This morning she died. Part of my heart went with her. I just don't know what to say to all of you for all your prayers and kindness you have shown me. Thank you from me and my family. :redpinkhe

:crying2::o I am sorry to hear this. I was searching your thread for the past few days for word of her status. May you have strength for yourself and your family.

:heartbeat((((hugs)))))

mc3

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Oh, honey, I am so very sorry. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Please post when you feel you can; we'll be here for you.

Gentle hugs to you.

Don

It's over here on earth, her new adventure begins, my deepest sympathies, to you and sis's family.

Specializes in ED.
:oMy sister's heart beats no more. This morning she died. Part of my heart went with her. I just don't know what to say to all of you for all your prayers and kindness you have shown me. Thank you from me and my family. :redpinkhe

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so very very sorry.....

She took part of us, too. Nurses have big hearts that keep growing and get attached. It's an honor when one from our tribe takes a piece. God bless you and your family. Stay in touch so we can help you to heal.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.

John 14:3

i'm so sorry, sweetheart.

and now, she can be one of God's angels, loving you today and for eternity.

gentle, loving hugs...

leslie

Specializes in ALF, Medical, ER.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

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