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
I have checked for news each day. I hoped it would not be this when it finally was posted.
Glad I made the donation to the FReepathon in honor of his life before the end came.
I shall treasure the photos that I saved.
Dang! R.I.P. FRiend.
Thank you for sharing your keen eye for the beautiful with us.
I wonder if there is any way we could contribute to his final arrangements?
Its hard to understand how I can feel so deeply for someone I have never met. I am becoming an old sentimental fool.
I am reminded of 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub. Another great man That I never met but talked to just about every day right here.
I thank God for these fine men and am grateful they could be surrounded by folks that loved them while they finished their tours of duty.
I pray for all of our souls that we may be granted the strength to endure this world with purpose, and peace and rest in the loving embrace of our Father when we are done.
My thoughts and prayers for your family.
So sad. But he will live on through his friends and his photography.
If there is financial hardship in this, they need to set up a go-fund-me account or some such. We can pass the word and make this a little easier.
Thank you, but I am in no way related to him. Indeed, had I been able to stop the nurse from waking him that one time, I would have never have even talked to him.
I’m miffed that she did, but grateful that I was able to hear his voice, even if it was destined to be just that one time.
That would work. I have no way of contacting them, perhaps someone who does can suggest it?
What a loss. :(
It was wonderful that he was able to hold on for a little while, to come back to FR to read and know how much he was cared for and appreciated.
Because... that just wasn’t his time yet. The bird souls are heartbroken today, along with the rest of us.
I was just thinking of him yesterday......but I just saw this.
He was a sweet man, and loved to share his beautiful pictures.
I will miss him and his posts.
To his daughter.....Bless you for honoring his wishes.......
...sometimes we can’t fulfill every one...( has happened to me too)... But how blessed that he had you to care for him, and to stay in touch with his Freeper family!!
God Bless You!
RIP, Swampsniper
We miss your brother, Mary.
Is there anything we could do?
Several of us have expressed interest in contributing to his final arrangements.
Nully, thanks for pinging with updates - much appreciated.
To the family - we will all miss our FRiend Swampsniper. Prayers for you all as you grieve his loss. Rejoicing for him that he is at peace. ~Q
Sad to hear. RIP Swampsniper....
So sorry to hear this.
Sending my prayers and deepest condolences.
God bless and RIP
Rest in peace, FRiend. Thank you for sharing your pictures and your wonderful self with us.
God bless him. We will miss him too.
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