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« on: September 21, 2010, 07:49:22 PM »
I had to call the ambulance last Thursday morning after Sharon experienced about three days of vomiting and not eating, the bottom line was that she has so much scar tissue from previous abdominal surgeries that it has caused a complete blockage of her intestines and the only possibility is for invasive surgery, today the surgeons finally came and laid out what can be done, they feel she would probably survive the surgery but would have to go into intensive care afterward and be on a ventilator and that the prognosis of survival was not good at all, Sharon was lucid enough that she understood what they were saying and told them clearly that she did not want any more intervention medically, she wants to stop dialysis and let nature take it's course. It's painful as hell, but I have to respect her wish's, her quality of life is just too poor to ask her to continue......
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2010, 07:54:55 PM »
oh my Tom, im so awful awful sorry.... This breaks my heart.. I was so hoping that this wasnt what i was going to be reading..  Bless your heart dear husband for respecting her wishes.  Im just so sad right now..  You are doing the right thing, bless you, but it's what no one wishes we had to do..  I pray for comfort and peace through this.  bless you
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2010, 08:13:56 PM »
Oh, Tom. I just had no idea. Of course it's devastatingly painful. I am so sorry to hear this.

You both are in my thoughts.
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2010, 09:12:04 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2010, 09:13:50 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2010, 09:35:01 PM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; not an easy decision
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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2010, 09:44:45 PM »

I am so sorry. When we love someone we want them with us, but not if life is without joy and comfort. My heart breaks for you both. Sending love and hugs  :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2010, 09:53:54 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2010, 09:57:46 PM »
I'm so sorry to hear this and glad that you are strong enough to grant her wishes.  My prayers are with you both. :pray;
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2010, 10:34:17 PM »
Tom:  I am so sorry that you both are going through this.  It is a difficult decision for her to make and for you to agree to.  Bless you for caring enough for her to allow her to do things her way.  And bless you for being the man you have been for her.  My heart aches for you both and my prayers will include you daily.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2010, 10:57:19 PM »
This must be so hard for you but standing by Sharon in her time of need is a wonderful expression of your love for her.
I am sorry things worked out this way. She must be having a lot of difficulties and I hope the medical people will make things easy for her.
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2010, 11:24:46 PM »
Oh Tom, that is just awful. I do understand tho, Sharon has been thru a lot and I would not want to go thru that either. God Bless you for allowing her to make this decision.
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« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2010, 12:40:06 AM »
What a shame Tom.  First Frank and now Sharon.  But there comes a time when the quality of our life is so bad that it is not worth it to fight on.  I pray that the medical team will help it be as easy on Sharon as they can.  Please know that our prayers and thoughts will be with you and Sharon.  And I pray that God will make this time as easy as possible. 
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« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2010, 02:38:20 AM »
Many, many *huggles*.  Thinking of you both.
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« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2010, 05:00:09 AM »
 :grouphug;  for you both.
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« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2010, 05:27:02 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2010, 05:47:52 AM »
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« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2010, 08:35:03 AM »
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« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2010, 11:32:16 AM »
Im sorry to hear this, and i cant imagine what u both must be going thru
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« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2010, 12:23:36 PM »
What a terribly sad thing.  Hold her close and comfort her heart.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #20 on: September 22, 2010, 12:54:33 PM »
Tom, my heart breaks for both of you.  I hope that you both find peace and comfort in the next days.  You and Sharon have been an amazing inspiration for me (and so many others) you are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

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« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2010, 01:20:22 PM »
Tom, I'm very sorry to hear this.....

Thankfully Sharon was in a position to make this decision herself... That's really important.... This way you're absolutely certain that this is how she wants it....

Thinking of, and praying for you both....

May God bless and protect you...

Love...

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« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2010, 02:13:33 PM »

 This is Difficult and I'm Sorry, your Family is going through it. Peace and Courage, to both of You.
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« Reply #23 on: September 23, 2010, 04:52:34 AM »
Thinking of you....... so sorry.... :cuddle;
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« Reply #24 on: September 23, 2010, 04:57:26 AM »
 :pray; I pray that God will give you and your family, as well as your wife, the strength to get through this awful time. 

God be with you! 
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