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
RIP, SWAMPSNIPER.
You’ll be missed by many, FRiend.
Rest in Peace Swampsniper.
So sorry to hear this. We’re Praying.
So sorry to hear of Swampsniper’s passing, may he have a safe journey home, prayers for the repose of his soul and prayers for all who love him.
Silent moment for the passing of a friend. RIP, Swampsniper.
Fly high Swampy. You will be missed. See you on the other side.
RIP dear FRiend.
Thanks for your valued contributions to this forum.
You will be missed.
Blessings and prayers.
My deepest condolences to Swampsniper's family and to all who were fortunate enough to know this wonderful man.
"Farewell to Thee! But not farewell
To all my fondest thoughts of Thee;
Within my heart they still shall dwell
And they shall cheer and comfort me.
Life seems more sweet that Thou didst live
And men more true Thou wert one;
Nothing is lost that Thou didst give,
Nothing destroyed that Thou hast done."
Anne Bronte
He was so talented. I can’t believe he’s gone.
Thank you null and void, for the update.
What a great loss. Prayers for those who loved him.
Swampsniper, now in HIS hands........
Sad news. Rest In Peace.
So sad. I enjoyed his posts. Another great one gone, but I was blessed to have “known” him. Rest in peace, Swampsniper.
So sad to hear this.......but on a positive note, his beautiful pictures are forever permanent fixtures on the internet.
Tears fall.
May his family find comfort in knowing his suffering is over.
May a flock of egrets speed you to your rest. Thank you for being here.
Thanks for letting me know, nully.
;(
May the good Lord bring comfort to his friends and family.
I’m with you Nully. If there’s anything I can do to help ease the burden on the family, I’m in.
Damn. He will be missed. It’s never an easy thing to deal with but when you KNOW it was one of the good guys it kind of sucks the bottom out from under your heart.
My prayers that his family’s tears be she’d not so much in sadness as they are in celebration of a good man’s life.
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