Posted on 05/20/2016 8:50:01 AM PDT by null and void
Mary Litwin.....Hey guys. Steve and Gerry and I met with the Social Services Doc at Flagler today, and she was so kind. It could have been a very difficult conversation, but that old fart know's his own mind, as well as anyone within listening distance all the time. The doctors agree that there is no chance that continued Life Support will get him any closer to ever coming off of the mechanically controlled assistance to live his life the way he wants to.They have assured me that he is not aware of what he is going through.
Today, I signed the papers to take him off of all forms of support. They will not be acted upon until his brother Ed can get there Saturday morning to say goodbye. If anyone wants to see him before then, I've instructed them to not limit visitation to just Family. He's the guy that taught me that Family is not solely based on a blood relationship. He is in MICU room 3057. When we let him go on Saturday, he will have his favorite camera with him. I'd take his cat and his guns too, but I think that would cause a level of drama that would seriously upset the natives, and while it would amuse the hell out of him, I don't think the rest of us would fare as well. That's one mean damned cat, just saying.
I want for him to wake up tomorrow, rip the tube out of his throat, and say "Go get me a burger and a chocolate shake. The food here sucks."
Yes, I am trying to add some levity to a really crappy situation. If you don't know my Daddy, it may seem flippant. I can assure you that it is not. My Army Drill Sarge was by no means the first person to ever tell me to "Suck it up, Buttercup. Drive On."
I will be posting this on his FB wall as well, so forgive me if you have to read it twice. Love to All.......this is from Mary Litwin Bob's daughter
praying for you in your hour of need. read some Scripture to him and pray. God be with you, and peace. sff
MICU room 3057:
consider this my virtual visit to a Freeper for whom I have the greatest respect
bert
Prayers for Swampsniper and his family.
Praying for a recovery. If that is not possible then a peaceful passing.
Ashes to ashes....circle of life and all that.
Crap. It’s still hard though, isn’t it?
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Mary, may God comfort you and your family and accept his soul into His loving arms.
Thanks, nully for letting us know.
Thanks Nully,Mary you and your family will be in my prayers.((((Hugs))))
Well...Damn
God bless him. He’s one of the good guys.
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness.
O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your child, Swampsniper, to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen
Oh! Such hard news! So sorry to read of this, have missed earlier posts — ?
Am praying for dear freeper Swampsniper & family.
Oh my, much loved SWAMPSNIPER I pray for you.
You brought so much enjoyment with your beautiful photography.
You, my dear one, will be missed by all your friends here.
May you rest in peace
And to your beloved family may you also find peace in your decision.
Prayers up for Swampsniper and Mary.
Prayers.
oh dear I only just saw this thread now.
Prayers up for all.
He will be sorely missed.
saddened to hear this
A wonderful post, Vendome.
As long as he is still with us, we pray for his healing.
May God grant SWAMPSNIPER many more days of watching and photographing beautiful birds.
I join you in rooting for Swampsniper. That’s a great way to put it as I pray for his wellbeing & strength in this most recent need.
No fill in info — thanks for posting this prayer need, nully.
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I will continue to pray for a miraculous recovery, but if this is not Gods will, then I pray for a peaceful passing. Mary, know that your father was a great man, loved by many here on FR. His photography was always just so stunning. You’re entire family is in my prayers as you come to this crossroad in life. Godspeed Swampsniper! You will be terribly missed.
Prayers for Swampsniper and his family, and praying for that miracle.
Being a nature lover, I always enjoyed his photos. Such a refreshing break from the craziness in the world.
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