Prayer Thread - SWAMPSNIPER [Sad Update # 322]

Private communication | 5/20/16 | nully

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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

[Shimmer1]

Bob was Mary’s father.

[Chode]

Prayers up, May God Bless... RIP

[Cecily]

Rest in peace, Swampsniper.

[exit82]

We did not lose bob.

Heaven gained him.

And we were fortunate to know him.

I still thank God for His miracle of letting him wake for a little while at least.

That was a gift.

[Shimmer1]

Actually I am the best. haha. I send Nully info about Swampy and he posts it.

(no, Nully is the best friend a gal could have!)

[Viking2002]

Prayers and condolences. I'm gonna miss the guy.

[NewCenturions]

I agree, he captured beauty in this life with his camera...imagine the beauty all around him now!

[patriot08]

I’m so sorry. Prayers.

[visualops]

such sad news but he is with the Lord now.
RIP Swampsniper.

[null and void]

Dagnabbit! I knew that.

[Iscool]

Prayers given for comfort and peace for the family...

[2111USMC]

Sorry to hear this.

Prayers up.

Thanks for the ping Nully.

[Old Grumpy]

I’m having a difficult time reading all these condolences; I have to keep wiping my eyes. I’m so sad and so sorry to hear of this. RIP Swampsniper.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP. Condolences to Swamp’s family and friends.

[BAN-ONE]

A “FRiend” sent this to me and asked that it be posted here.
I could not say no.

“The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom

The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.”

by Maya Angelou

[fidelis]

So sad to hear this. He was a good guy and a great bird photographer who was very much an inspiration to me. Rest in peace, my FRiend.

[lastchance]

I will pray for him and those who will mourn for him.

[MarineMom613]

So very sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Swampsniper. Fly with the birds to the steps of heaven.

[kalee]

I am sorry to read this. Rest in peace Swampsniper. You will be missed. Prayers for his family.

[Joe Brower]

Thanks for the ping, NaV

RIP, Swampsniper. You will be missed.

Florida Freeper