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[Vanity] My older Brother has invoked his DNR - 41 years a Quad is enough! [Vanity]
02/20/14 | Me

Posted on 02/20/2014 5:16:08 PM PST by SES1066

Pardon me for being personal for this time of grief.

My older brother, USMA grad of 1972 who broke his neck bodysurfing and has been a Quad ever since, has declined a permanent tracheotomy and will probably leave us soon. For 41+ years, he has been my hero, making lemonade out of the lemons and having a good family life as well. As a good Christian, we know his body will no longer be his prison and he will be free.

For me it is just that having lost our Father in April, this leaves me somewhat adrift and feeling bereft. I know that I will overcome and adapt but this will be a hard time for me in the near future.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: prayer; prayerrequest; quad; usma72
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I know it is trite but at least tomorrow I will be able to say goodbye. All of you out there, know that you may not have that tomorrow with your loved ones. Say "I Love You" frequently and often.
1 posted on 02/20/2014 5:16:08 PM PST by SES1066
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To: SES1066

Prayer for comfort sent. Stay strong.


2 posted on 02/20/2014 5:18:55 PM PST by Fzob (Jesus + anything = nothing, Jesus + nothing = everything)
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To: SES1066

Thanks for the words of wisdom, prayers being said for you.


3 posted on 02/20/2014 5:20:33 PM PST by Fair Paul
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To: SES1066

Prayers up, may HE love and keep you close during your time of need.


4 posted on 02/20/2014 5:21:21 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: SES1066

We FReeps send you the prayers, comfort and love.


5 posted on 02/20/2014 5:21:50 PM PST by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: SES1066

prayers up.


6 posted on 02/20/2014 5:21:59 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: SES1066

Incoming prayers for your brother, you and your family.


7 posted on 02/20/2014 5:22:33 PM PST by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: SES1066

God bless you and give you strength, FRiend. Your brother will be in my prayers.


8 posted on 02/20/2014 5:23:15 PM PST by workerbee (The President of the United States is DOMESTIC ENEMY #1!)
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To: SES1066

I hope his passing is quick and pain-free and that the rest of your family celebrates the life he lived and the love he shared. Heaven will be enriched by his arrival. All the best to you and yours.


9 posted on 02/20/2014 5:23:19 PM PST by Two Kids' Dad
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To: SES1066

My FRiend, my heart goes out to and your ‘Hero’ , I wish I would have known him :-) Be of good faith, he will be in a much better place, Jesus hugs His Heroes :-)


10 posted on 02/20/2014 5:23:34 PM PST by PROCON (Those who are capable of Tyranny are capable of Deceit to sustain it.)
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To: SES1066

I am so sorry about your brother.


11 posted on 02/20/2014 5:24:26 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: SES1066

Your brother sounds to be a brave and honorable man. May the Good Lord bless you and yours with comfort and understanding. And on the Last Day may you be joyfully reunited in Heaven. As an aside, I do wish autologous stem cell therapy was further along in testing. With the severity of his condition, the preparedness to meet his Creator, and training provided by military service, he sounds well suited for a study.


12 posted on 02/20/2014 5:24:44 PM PST by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: SES1066

Prayers up, dear FRiend!


13 posted on 02/20/2014 5:27:08 PM PST by RebelBanker (May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.)
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To: Two Kids' Dad

Well-said.


14 posted on 02/20/2014 5:27:21 PM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: SES1066

Good Advice.

Prayers up.


15 posted on 02/20/2014 5:29:52 PM PST by Delta 21 (If you like your freedom, you can keep your freedom. Period.)
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To: SES1066

Wow. He persevered 40 and a half more years than I probably would have. You have one tough brother. I pray that God stays close to you both.


16 posted on 02/20/2014 5:31:10 PM PST by bubbacluck (America 180)
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To: SES1066

Prayers


17 posted on 02/20/2014 5:33:13 PM PST by jtminton
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To: SES1066

God Bless your brother. And peace to him, you and your family. Sounds like one tough dude.


18 posted on 02/20/2014 5:33:26 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: SES1066

May the Angels of the Lord encamp around your brother..and also you and your family...in this difficult time. May the Angels carry him straightaway to heaven. Your love for your brother and his love for you will Never die.
My sympathies are with you..and our prayers.


19 posted on 02/20/2014 5:33:36 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: SES1066

As long as he remains in your memories and your heart, he lives..........
I salute his courage and perseverance and salute your love for him....

HAND SALUTE!!!!! 2!!!!


20 posted on 02/20/2014 5:34:33 PM PST by JW1949
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