He's Brain Dead
By Amber
@AmbiePam (120697)
United States
March 20, 2008 9:44pm CST
For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, I don't really feel like rehashing, forgive me for being so brief. I did a previous discussion about my uncle and how they thought he had Guallaine (sp?) Barre Syndrome (which can get bad, but people usually recover from)and he then developed an infection through another means that had nothing to do with GB. As I updated I told a few of you that they were no longer sure it was GB.
He lasped into unconsciousness yesterday and today my dad made the 2 and a half hour trip to the hospital. The doctor told him and my Aunt Lana that he has seen three miracles in his career, and if Bobby (my uncle) didn't die, then he would then see a fourth. They are pretty sure whatever infection he had and whatever other original problem he had, worked together to reach his brain stem. He is pretty sure that my uncle is brain dead. Tomorrow they are doing an MRI to make sure. If he is, they will take him off the ventilator on Saturday, allowing time for other family to arrive.
Besides my Aunt Lana having a hard time, my Aunt Ruth who is battling colon cancer is taking it hard too. I know it must remind her of when her husband was suddenly taken 10 years ago. Lana and Ruth are the closest of sisters and I hope they can go through this together.
Please keep us in your prayers. And don't think it odd if you see me responding to your discussions despite this. I'm tired of crying and am trying to go about my normal activities. Thank you for all your support.
-Amber
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
21 Mar 08
Oh Amber, I am so sorry, I will pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Mar 08
Yes, my dear friend I will keep you, your uncle and especially your aunts in my prayers. I take it they never found the true source of the infection? Don't know what else to say to you, but your in my thoughts during this time (hugs)
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
21 Mar 08
I'm so saddened over the news. I'm so sorry Amber. Please know that you and your family are in my heart and I will say a prayer on your uncle's behalf. May God give you and your family the strength to endure what ever comes your way.
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@gemini_rose (16264)
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21 Mar 08
I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this awful sad time and my thoughts and prayers are with you. This part of life is the cruellest and the hardest to bear, I sincerely hope that the doctor sees his fourth miracle. My husbands auntie has cancer, but unfortunately she is terminal and was only given 2 weeks to live last week, she is only in her late 40s so we too have the saddness to face. Keeping busy is a good thing it does not take the pain away but it helps to keep your mind occupied. Take care AmbiePam.
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@lingli_78 (12821)
• Australia
21 Mar 08
i am so sorry to hear about what happens to your uncle... i will definitely pray for you and your family so that God will give you all the strength to undergo this hard times... please be strong and keep your faith in Him... just trust Him that He will be with you and He knows what is best for your uncle... please keep us updated on your uncle's situation... take care and God Bless you...
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
21 Mar 08
I will tell you that I know someone who was miraculously healed when he had a blood infection, contracted after a kidney transplant. It is possible. I also know what you are going through.I will pray for you.And for your family.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
21 Mar 08
Such sad news at this point. The wait to hear the results of the MRI have to be heart wrenching to say the least. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family friends and loved ones still. Who knows, maybe the Dr. WILL see his 4th miracle in his lifetime of treating patients.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Yestheypayme2dothis (7874)
• United States
21 Mar 08
Amber, I am so sorry to hear about this. I know this is hard on you and your family. I am praying for all of you. Hugs.
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@terri0824 (5203)
• United States
21 Mar 08
I will continue to keep your family in my prayers for comfort and peace during this time. It touched me that the doctor believes in miracles and has witnessed three miracles, I pray that he witnesses a fourth miracle.
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@Deea48 (1166)
• United States
21 Mar 08
I will also keep your uncle and your family in my prayers. It is so hard to watch when these things happen. It s good your aunts are there togethr to support each other.I will pray the Doctors are wrong and the MRI shows he will be ok. Take good care.
@empressofdrac (503)
• Philippines
21 Mar 08
that's really, really sad...
hope everything will turn out in god's will...
anyways, don't be to depressed for you're not doing good to yourself either...
relax and find ways that can temporarily divert your attention to the current dilemma
take a rest and have some nice sleep
god bless your uncle and your family...
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
22 Mar 08
Prayer really works! Miracles do happen as long as we put our hearts into it and ask in sincerest need with thanksgiving.
Our prayers to your family! Be strong! Take Care!
@tjades (3590)
• Jamaica
21 Mar 08
Sometimes we have to face so much hardship and sorrow in our lives and only the prayers of friends and family keep us sane. Some words of a hymn came to mind..........I want to my friends to pray for me, I need the prayers of those I love....
I will certainly say aprayer for you. Much love.(lol)
