I just spoke to my brother. The docs have made some adjustments in anySIL’s meds, and are going to wait another 24 hours to give the brain a chance to “gain some traction” (to stop overwhelming it with drugs and give it a chance to find its equalibrium). The prognosis hasn’t changed, but there is a new drug that, theoretically, should be able to stimulate activity in the brain (even tho it has yet to do so in actuality, the docs think it is worth the try). I will know more Friday afternoon
Fri 4pm: all the tests came back negative, so since **anySIL ** had put it in writing (and had it notarized) that she did not want to be kept artificially alive, my brother instructed the doctors to unplug the machines, keep the pain meds up, and let her expire naturally. He is by her side as are his kids, and they will stay there til it’s over. Being 3 states away, I will not be there expect in spirit. Thank you all for your energies, it just wasn’t meant to be.
I’m sorry, anyrose. {{{{hugs}}}}
That is a deep sadness anyrose.
I wish there were something I can say that would make this easier on you, but there are no words.
Know that you are in my thoughts. Sending supporting thoughts your way.
I’m very sorry. What a hard thing to bear.
anyrose–My condolences to you, your brother, your family, and your SIL’s family. What a horrible thing to have happen.
{{{anyrose}}}
anyrose I am so sorry. You all will remain in my thoughts and prayers. If It’s any consolation, your SIL will go peacefully and comfortably. I wish you peace.
Oh, anyrose I am so very sorry. There just aren’t enough words, or the right words.
I hope you and the rest of the family find peace and strength in each other.
Oh, anyrose, sweetie, I’m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family right now.
Ah, good thoughts and best wishes coming to you and your family. Peace to you all.
Your brother can take comfort in knowing that in her true hour of need, he honored her wishes.
My condolences to your family. That must have been an unimaginably painful decision for your brother to make, but it is good that he did follow her wishes.
You, your brother, and your sister-in-law are very much in my prayers. May peace be with you.
CJ
in truth, it was an easy decision, because he knew it was what she wanted, and that this was only her shell. Her essence, the thing that made her who she was, died Monday night. And the tests done yesterday only confirmed that. She went quickly, in bed with her husband, and her last thoughts were of a vacation they were planning for January. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. I’m going to ask, now, that the mods close this thread so that it doesn’t drag on.
Closed at the request of the OP.
Cajun Man
for the SDMB