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stan

06-27-2004 22:52:04

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My mother grew up on farm in Minot North Dekota in the 20's and 30's. She moved to Calif.in the 40's Married my dad who farmed until the 70's, he passed away in the 90's. Today my brother and I had to make the decision to remove Mom's life support. Mom would have never recovered from her condition. She died a short time later. This was the hardest I have had to do in my 61 years. As I sit here tonight in front of my computer I had to let my tractor friends know. Mom is in heaven now, but it is still hard to take. I feel better now. Stan

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Tommy D6-8U

06-29-2004 18:18:05

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Stan,

We just think we have tough decisions to make until something like this comes along. Our prayers are with you and your family. My dad died when I was 14 years old; I'm 45 now and still miss him! There are times when the emotions just come to the surface and I can't help but shed a tear. It will get better from here on out though!

God Bless

Tommy

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Matt

06-29-2004 07:27:38

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

I had to do the same thing last year. My mother was 58. Things will get better with time. Hang in there.

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Will in Ohio

06-29-2004 06:12:18

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

You made the right decision, I know how tough a decision it was to make. Thoughts and prayers are with you,

Will

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Duane(Pa)

06-28-2004 20:32:50

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Stan, Your Mother will rest in peace. Mothers teach right up to the very end. My heartfelt Prayers go out to you and your family.
Duane Watkeys

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Fudd@work

06-28-2004 20:02:15

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Hang in there, I'm sure you made the best decision possible and one that your mother would agree with. I lost my mother 2 weeks ago and was worried that I and my sister would have to make that same decision but she just closed her eyes one day and that was the end. May God bless you and your brother.

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Jim

06-28-2004 16:07:25

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Stan,

My sisters and I went thru your situtation in 1986. Right now, it's painful and sad. However, with the support of friends, loved ones, and tractor lovin folks like you, it will get better. What you did took courage and you made your decision out of LOVE. My wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless good folks like yourself.

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Short Round

06-28-2004 15:33:05

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Doing the right thing is not always easy Stan, you did the right thing. It is something many of us have or will be faced with and it will not be easy. Your mother is in a better place.

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Dan

06-28-2004 15:18:56

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Very sorry for your loss,Stan, will pray for you at this difficult time.Dan in AB

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Jeff In Ontario

06-28-2004 11:53:47

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Praying for you Stan at this difficult time.

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diannakaye

06-28-2004 10:20:00

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

I'm glad you shared with us, so hopefully you can find some comfort and support from all your tractor friends. I am the one who turns off and removes the ventilator and have had to do so many times. It never gets easy, but I know for the person attached it is best; however, for the family I am always deeply saddened. I will pray for you, you did do the right thing. Keep your mother's memory alive by talking of her life and achievments with friends and family. My father grew up in a farming family in Alabama. They started out with a donkey and a plow. Hard for me to imagine since I grew up in the city! Please write us back and let us know how you are doing. God bless. Dianna

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thurlow

06-28-2004 09:46:24

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Most platitudes have a grain (or more) of truth; time may not heal all wounds, but the immediacy of the pain does eventually soften; both of my parents died during the '90s....after lingering bouts with cancer. The night my mother died, the thought kept going through my mind..... for the first time in 55 years, when I go to bed tonight and when I wake up tomorrow, she won't be here with me. My condolences..... .

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txblu

06-28-2004 08:24:21

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Mine gave up last August. She was 89 and just got tired of putting up with the lack of physical capacity. Decided she wanted to die and in 1 week it happened. Just didn't wake one morning.

I understand how she felt as that is happening to me now. A person leads an active vibrant life and then slowly it is all taken away from you. Your brain wants to go but your body refuses.

Course a bad accident or destructive surgery could do the same thing to a younger person. But younger people learn to cope and seem to adapt with a positive attitude.

Sorry for your loss.

Mark

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Dave 2N

06-28-2004 08:03:48

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Stan--
Be at peace with yourself. You had to make a tough decision and I'm sure you did the right thing.

I'll be thinking of you.

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Bigdog

06-28-2004 07:46:18

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Stan, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Gary in TX

06-28-2004 07:11:01

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Rest assured that you have many here that are praying for you at this time. Our prayers are with ya and your family. Look to God for strength and for comfort.
The people on this board and this site are some of the best people I have ever had the privilege to talk/type with. During the month of May my dad was in bad shape as well with kidney problems. I put out a call for prayers and although he is still on dialysis he is doing much better today. The prayers and thoughts that rolled in from that request was super, many thanks to all.

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T_Bone

06-28-2004 06:56:17

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Prayers from our family to yours.

T_Bone

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paul

06-28-2004 06:19:21

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Don't really have any words worth anything, but had to make some tough decisions for dad about a year ago that pretty much lead in the same direction. Hard times, but what we all have to face & get through. We do our best, and that's all we can do. My best,

--->Paul

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keith

06-28-2004 05:51:33

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Good morning Stan,
I am sorry to hear of this situation you have been in. Please know that some unimportant person in VA has been praying for you and your family. I am sure that this all was done in God's will. Please let your mind rest.

Keith

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Indydirtfarmer

06-28-2004 04:24:10

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Sorry for your loss. You did the right thing. About 2 years ago, we were faced with the same type of decision with my mother. After the life support and feeding tube was removed, she held on for 10 more days. That was the toughest time I ever faced. Now her and my father are together again. Same with yours. We;ll see 'em again someday. Hang in there. We'll all be saying a prayer or 2 for you. John

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Dan in Wisconsin

06-28-2004 03:54:34

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Condolences, Stan. My brothers and sister and I were spared that burden as our mother and dad both passed away, mom in '92 and dad in '02, without a lot of hospital time and without lingering in agony. I've got to get something in writing so that I will be allowed to pass without being kept "alive" by artificail means with no hope of ever having a life. Time will smooth out the jagged edges but it won't erase them. Cherish the memories.

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Fawteen

06-28-2004 03:05:30

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Re: Rough day in reply to stan, 06-27-2004 22:52:04

Stan, I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. My sympathies to you and your family.

If I ever wind up in your Mom's condition, I hope my children will have the compassion and the courage to do the same thing.

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