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
Sad news.
Prayers up.
Prayers for Swampsniper and his family. And his cat. May God watch over him.
Thanks for letting us know. I have said a prayer for him and his family.
Prayers said for you and your family.
I’m truly sorry. Great loss.
RIP, Swampsniper. Thanks for livening up FR with your photography and humor.
You all are in my prayers.
we’re losing another long time freeper.....God bless him and his family...
Swampsniper & his pictures were one of my favorites. Prayers up for him, for you & the rest of the family. After going through such difficult decisions twice last year with family members, it sounds to me like you have your and his priorities in order & Swampsniper is blessed to have you as his family. I will be thinking about your dad tomorrow and while miracles do happen, the thought of your dad being forever free and at peace will be a reason to rejoice. FReegards, ~Q
Prayers sent.
Part of life but very sad. Had some good interactions with him through the years, a true patriot. God bless.
He will be missed here. He’s about 74, isn’t he?
Sad news indeed.
Prayers. Always loved Swampsniper’s fantastic photos of those beautiful birds.
Sad news, praying for family and friends.
Prayers For Swampsniper and family, I’ve always enjoyed his comments and photographs.
**Today, I signed the papers to take him off of all forms of support. **
Would not be my decision and my children are directed not to do this.
So, prayers for a miraculous recovery for Bob.
May God be with you SwampSniper. You gave us all great joy here at FR. Thanks for sharing your world with us through the outstanding photography and messages.
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