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
This is sad. Swampsniper was a nice guy, and an excellent wildlife photographer. God rest him.
Love and prayers.
Tears for you, Mary. I lost my Dad in March. I know how you are feeling right now. Believe it or not, as sad as Saturday will be — barring your really cool miracle — Sunday morning you will wake up feeling better than you do right now. If he is Free.
I loved his posts and photography. He was a joy and he will be missed here. I’m sorry you are experiencing this sad part of life. It is as it should be, you outliving him rather than the reverse.
Prayers up for Swampsniper and all of you.
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Prayers up for All
Thanks for all the great Pics over the years.
Godspeed Sir You will be missed.
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Heartfelt prayers for Swampsniper, and for his family and friends. I'm praying for a MIRACLE for Swampsniper actually. God bless...
Prayers for the family and loved ones of Swampsniper... may Jesus guide him home...
He took some very excellent pictures. He will be missed. Prayers.
So sad. His photos were always so good, and he will be greatly missed.
I love all his nature photos. May God bless and comfort him and your family with the peace that passes all understanding.
Good bye, dear FRiend, I really enjoyed FReeping with you.
Oh my. Will miss him. Took some of the best photos. Gave me links to bird sites too. Prayers.
This is heartbreaking.
Having been through this scenario with a family member I can tell you it is devastating.
God bless all and clearly he did this family
By example, you all are honorable
God bless
I join with you Salvation, praying for a miraculous recovery for Bob, and his family, before Saturday.
Prayers lifted up for you and your family.
Does that mean a simple stomach tube for feeding, do you think?
Very disturbing. Prayers up. I did not know he was even ill.
Prayers up.
Lord has special place for DU guys....Prayers for him, and his family...
He’s a fine man and will be missed.
L
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