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Former first lady Barbara Bush will no longer seek medical treatment in face of failing health
washington examiner ^ | 4/15/2018 | Katelyn Carrel

Posted on 04/15/2018 11:29:40 AM PDT by bitt

Former First Lady Barbara Bush, 92, decided Sunday to focus on comfort care in the face of her failing health, rather than additional medical treatment.

“Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment, and instead will focus on comfort care,” read a statement from the office of George H. W. Bush.

Bush has been in an out of the hospital the past year battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure.

The former first lady has been married to former President George H.W. Bush for 73 years, and is also the mother to former President George W. Bush.

"She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving,” the statement read.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: barbarabush; bushfamily; chf; copd; dnr; elderly; emphysema; firstlady; globalistelite; health; new1world1order
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1 posted on 04/15/2018 11:29:40 AM PDT by bitt
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2 posted on 04/15/2018 11:30:00 AM PDT by bitt (We do not need the electric chair - we need electric bleachers!)
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They both have been in bad health for the better part of a year now.


3 posted on 04/15/2018 11:31:52 AM PDT by DarthVader ("The biggeest misconception on Free Republic is that the Deep State is invulnerable")
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To: bitt

She is still strong enough to slap the back of the head of lil Jeb


4 posted on 04/15/2018 11:33:15 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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She never did recover from Jeb making her slog through the snow campaigning for her in February, 2016.

http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-jeb-barbara-bush-mommy-2016-2

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-05/barbara-bush-shuffles-through-the-snow-for-her-boy

http://time.com/4210189/new-hampshire-primary-snow-donald-trump-bush-kasich/


5 posted on 04/15/2018 11:34:45 AM PDT by PAR35
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Bless her and keep her family comforted


6 posted on 04/15/2018 11:35:33 AM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world.)
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"...First Lady Barbara Bush..."


Wishing her peace, dignity, serenity, and comfort.

7 posted on 04/15/2018 11:36:13 AM PDT by Blue Jays ( Rock hard ~ Ride free)
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...in an out...

Sunday's the editor's day off?

Prayers for the Bush family.

8 posted on 04/15/2018 11:36:29 AM PDT by mewzilla (Has the FBI been spying on members of Congress?)
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Prayers for her health.


10 posted on 04/15/2018 11:38:50 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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Yes, Lord we thank you for this woman and her love of family and country, bless the Bush family in this time, Amen.


11 posted on 04/15/2018 11:39:33 AM PDT by exnavy (America: love it or leave it.)
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Best wishes to Mrs. Bush and her family in her last days.


12 posted on 04/15/2018 11:45:33 AM PDT by Tax-chick (I have the easiest life in the history of the world.)
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Always loved her take on Geraldine Ferraro


13 posted on 04/15/2018 11:48:52 AM PDT by Phil DiBasquette
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I knew Jeb! was becoming desperate when Barbara was sent out to campaign for him. Nothing wrong with a mother supporting her son, but at her advanced age and poor health, it did not make Jeb look any better. This after Barbara had already stated herself that America didn’t need any more Bushes in the White House.


14 posted on 04/15/2018 11:50:12 AM PDT by lee martell
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You ever see a family member go into hospice.


15 posted on 04/15/2018 11:50:31 AM PDT by Dog (..."I'm just a cook....")
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The most honest and dignified FLOTUS since everyone since (excepting Laura, who possesses similar high character).

Hillary and Moochelle stand as especially stark contrasts to Mrs. Bush's class and integrity.

17 posted on 04/15/2018 11:55:14 AM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except for convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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My mother has been in hospice for 9 months. Best thing ever for when you’ve had it with trips to the hospital, prescriptions etc. Just do what you want. Any pain and they’ll give you morphine, happy pills etc.


18 posted on 04/15/2018 11:57:23 AM PDT by albie
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“Former First Lady Barbara Bush, 92, decided Sunday to focus on comfort care in the face of her failing health, rather than additional medical treatment.”

I respect her for making the correct and the courageous choice. I disagree with an awful lot of her politics, but she is the most New England Establishment WASP personality in that family, and this choice confirms it.

Her kids, being gutter politicians, will attempt to raise money and political support off her death. Jeb undoubtedly has a catalogue “Mom always said...” bromides ready to go. Despicable.


19 posted on 04/15/2018 12:00:21 PM PDT by ameribbean expat
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Prayers for her and the Bush familiy.


20 posted on 04/15/2018 12:01:54 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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