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Original post by LIWeddings

Mar 18, 2008 08:59 AM

Yesterday my brother and I had to make the horrifying decision to remove our father from life support. Against all odds and hanging on to his last breaths for 11.5 hours, after support was removed, he pasted peacefully.

I pray that no one has to go through what my brother and myself just did and we still have much to do. Things like this certainly make you appreciate life and the times you have with loved ones so much more. Please appreciate all the time you have with your parents. Make sure there is nothing that later on you will say you regret not doing or regret saying. My father and I had a wonderful relationship and I so wish that we could have spent even more time together. So, if you haven't spoken to your parents in a while or told them how much you appreciate them or love them then please take the time you would have made making that extra post or reading something trivial or non important and call them NOW!

Life is too short and precious - embrace it and allow love to grow in your heart!

Ron

AndRecKy Posted: Mar 19, 2008 06:19 AM

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im so sorry for your loss Ron--you are absolutely right with your advice...

femmes Posted: Mar 19, 2008 08:26 AM

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I cannot even imagine what your are going through..I am sorry for you and your family..

lucky2b Posted: Mar 19, 2008 08:47 AM

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I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been in a similiar situation and it is one of the hardest things anyone can experience. It is a huge decision but know that you made the right one. Life is truly short and we need to cherish everyday. Family is the most important thing in life. The rest is trivial.
My condolences to all your family.

Lissy3077 Posted: Mar 19, 2008 08:21 PM

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i'm so sorry for ur loss. my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

maggie728 Posted: Mar 19, 2008 08:27 PM

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Im sorry to hear about your loss.

FtrMrsV Posted: Mar 19, 2008 08:31 PM

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I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. I know this must have been a difficult decision for you and your family. May your father rest in peace.

Brendanzgirl Posted: Mar 19, 2008 08:32 PM

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My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

MyLobster Posted: Mar 19, 2008 09:39 PM

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Your words are so true!

Summertimegal424 Posted: Mar 19, 2008 10:13 PM

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i am so sorry ! my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

MrsBtobe2009 Posted: Mar 19, 2008 10:19 PM

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I am so sorry for your loss!!

fabulousmady Posted: Mar 20, 2008 09:26 AM

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so sorry for your loss. i can not even begin to imagine what that must feel like. my prayers are with you and your family.

medic6809 Posted: Mar 20, 2008 09:49 AM

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MayWeddingGrl Posted: Mar 20, 2008 10:03 AM

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Life is precious and we should always remember to appreciate those that we love.

Im a Pepper Posted: Mar 20, 2008 10:28 AM

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Ron,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

blu6385 Posted: Mar 21, 2008 08:42 AM

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sorry to hear about your loss

chrissybean77 Posted: Mar 21, 2008 09:32 AM

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So sorry to hear about your loss...my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

MeaganAndJoeC Posted: Mar 21, 2008 10:30 AM

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GraceAndAdam Posted: Mar 21, 2008 10:40 AM

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I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my mother a few years ago, and it does change your outlook on life and make you really appreciate the people in your life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you!