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
Me too.... This news sure brightened my day.
I Want a Gull Just Like the Gull who Married Dear Old Dad
To Owl the Gulls I've Known
Way Down upon the Swan-ee River
Go Teal it on the Mountain
Now look what you have done. I think I have Bittern off more than I can eschew.
Great news on Bob. Tel him we miss him and are praying for him.
"Ceterum censeo Hillary esse delendam."
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Wonderful news!
What wonderful news! Praise God — He has the whole world in His hands.
Prayers continue that Swampsniper continues to heal & strengthen — and gets real food soon!
Amen!
I would have gone with:
Duck side of the moon...
A - MA - Zing grace!
Truly, “In *His* hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.”
Lovely :-)
Let us pray it isn’t to say goodbye, but I’m back.
God Is Good! He has answered our prayers. I am so happy for you and your family. Most especially for your Dad! The birds were not ready for him to fly yet!
I PINGED YOU TODAY, SWAMPSNIPER!
AS USUAL. AS ALWAYS!
YOUR PLACE REMAINS SET ON OUR FReepathon THREAD!
GOD BLESS YOU, DEAREST!
Best news all day. Thanks!
Praise God!
This is not the first time the Lord’s plans were other than what I expected.
Reminds me of something I heard “If you want to make God laugh tell Him your plans.”
Toucan bet the jokes are just going to keep getting worse....
Wonderful news. Thanks for letting us know.
Wha..?
I’ve NEVER seen a miracle until today.
Get well Bob, and more prayers for your swift recovery!
Thank you Dear Lord... and thank you for pinging me... A wonderful day indeed...
He’s a bit befuddled, BUT HE’S TALKING!
Well...um...me too...
Sniper, you tough old coot, welcome back! Every hour a victory, every day a blessing, every friend and loved one sweet wine from the boundless vineyards of the Lord.
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