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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUpdate, my brother in law.
The family has decided to take him off the ventilator. About an hour ago they shutdown the ventilator.
My sister did find after they were going through paperwork, my brother in law was a organ donor. So, they will take his liver and lungs and put them in the system to be transplanted.
Thank you again for all the well wishes and support.

milestogo
(19,804 posts)Glad you were able to come to a decision.
redwitch
(15,126 posts)Wonderful that he will help to save a life though.
XanaDUer2
(15,567 posts)
skylucy
(3,907 posts)
mercuryblues
(15,470 posts)Hugs to all of you.
raising2moredems
(732 posts)Being an organ donor is a sign of being a good person. While you get no say to organ recipient, it is bit consoling. I followed the wishes of a relative and "pulled the plug". No major organs could be donated but skin/connective tissue and one other part which eludes my brain at this time could be. The person on the phone apologized a few times re: the questions asked (some were of a really personal nature of the deceased). But I could truthfully answer, I did, and I hope at least one person benefited.
Jacson6
(1,077 posts)KT2000
(21,253 posts)Peace to you and yours.
Figarosmom
(4,728 posts)One fall could change everything. It's so scary.
marked50
(1,476 posts)
AllyCat
(17,603 posts)Safe passage for your brother in law.
MacKasey
(1,326 posts)May peace be with you
livetohike
(23,315 posts)good times with your brother in law always make you smile .
brer cat
(26,838 posts)
Liberal In Texas
(14,994 posts)May you and your family find some peace.
Danmel
(5,360 posts)In 1990, I lost one of my dearest friends to pulmonary hypertension. She was only 30 and died waiting for a heart and lung transplant.
Organ donors are heroes who transform lives and give hope. It does nothing to take away the pain of your family's loss but will hopefully help others from suffering that pain.
I'm truly sorry for your loss.
70sEraVet
(4,388 posts)I kept hoping there was a good ending to that story, and he was going to walk out of there.
His organs may well help someone else. For some reason, I've never considered doing that. Time to fix that, I guess.
AllaN01Bear
(24,158 posts)

irisblue
(34,773 posts)May he rest in honor and glory
Meowmee
(7,698 posts)My condolences 🕯️
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,486 posts)Knowing your BIL will be living on in other people is a beautiful way to remember him by.
Hugs to you and your families.
bluestarone
(19,123 posts)Best wishes to you and family.
TNNurse
(7,265 posts)sdfernando
(5,595 posts)Condolences to you, your sister, and the entire family. At least someone will be able to live a better life because the generosity of your BIL being an organ donor.
Americanme
(158 posts)femmedem
(8,491 posts)What a tragic way for your family to begin the year.
SheltieLover
(64,169 posts)
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)sinkingfeeling
(54,460 posts)people
(760 posts)Seems like you and your sister and other family members are caring and close, which is so important. . ..
Fla Dem
(26,342 posts)Evolve Dammit
(20,269 posts)highplainsdem
(54,665 posts)Condolences, and prayers for all of you.
Skittles
(162,406 posts)my dad was on life support for six days before he died
KS Toronado
(20,963 posts)
Wicked Blue
(7,698 posts)((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Linda ladeewolf
(774 posts)Arazi
(7,593 posts)May his memory be a blessing.
summer_in_TX
(3,496 posts)What a grief.
But what a fine person your brother-in-law must be to have thought of how he could help someone. I'm glad you have the comfort of knowing that about him. There's something eternal in giving that gift.
hamsterjill
(15,674 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss.
gademocrat7
(11,347 posts)On the loss of your brother in law.
Trueblue Texan
(3,217 posts)Peace and healing to your sister, you, and your family.
NNadir
(35,291 posts)Your brother-in-law in death is giving a gift of life. He must have been a wonderful man. Deepest condolences to your entire family especially your sister
lark
(24,655 posts)Having to make the decision to pull a loved one off a vent is a horrible one to face. I'd never want to go through that experience again - it was totally gut wrenching.
spanone
(138,409 posts)
Bettie
(17,921 posts)peace to you all.
LeftInTX
(32,712 posts)
waterwatcher123
(327 posts)Historic NY
(38,605 posts)LAS14
(15,062 posts)DaBronx
(632 posts)May your family find great strength and comfort.
yagotme
(4,058 posts)Clouds Passing
(4,001 posts)
My heart goes out to your brother in law, you and your family. I know the pain, Ive been there.

Lulu KC
(7,334 posts)
DownriverDem
(6,760 posts)I know it's not easy to go through this. RIP
dlk
(12,587 posts)Sending warm thoughts for comfort and peace for you, and your family.