Wifes poor dad dying, she had to whip out the POA, pretty broken up

[rsnoble-im-back]

Damn..........wifes dad fell at the nursing home 3 days ago and broke his hip. After thunking he was ok last night he suffered a major heart attack. We just got back. They cant operate cause he has bad heart, bad kidneys, and they found 2 anurisms and say he can most likely not handle it. They said possibly, but it would take him to hell and back and we know he wont survive it. He is 72, a vietnam vet and many of his oprobs have been agent orange suspected but cant be proven--like his hips degenerating 25 years ago. So after consoling with him and family members all day she told the docs to not revive him and just keep him comfortable. At least everyone was in agreeance, although the wife is the one with the poa and final word. Shes in bed crashed out, I cant sleep. Got her sis flying in tonight, things would be better if it werent for the massive ice storm we have 2 power lines down in the yard and huge tree limbs have smashed up a bunch of shit. We had to get a ride in to the hospital as my 4x4 is effed up right now and the roads are treachorous. So anyways rolling in the new year.......

 

[H_T_]

jesus christ...........

 

[gotmilk]

I went thru this with my gramps like three years ago. He ended up suffering a stroke in his sleep. Thankfully, Power of Attorney actually makes it easier if you have other relatives trying to pull strings.

Sucks..but in the end, things get better and life goes on.

Good luck Noble...hopefully 2005 will be better for you than 2004.

 

[Phaded]

also went through this with my gramps who was also a viet vet.. best of luck

 

[SoKlueles]

dang im so sorry for u and ur wife....and the whole family

 

[onebigab]

Boy talk about the shit hitting the fan. When things go bad they really go bad. Sorry to hear man. At least the family is agreeing with your wife on just making him comfortable. When he is ready to go at he won't suffer as much.

Your in our prayers.

 

[eat big]

i also went through this with my grandpa, he had a stroke and was bed ridden for 3 years he was 90 when he had it and my grandma thought he could get better, he didnt, sometimes (a fucked up sometimes) it is the best thing for them.

sorry man

 

[mdd]

DNR comfort care is the way to go... good decision best thing is the family agrees on what should be done

 

[jenscats5]

Thoughts and prayers to you, your wife & family....

 

[Buddy_Christ]

Thoughts and prayers to you, your wife & family....

^ ^ ^

that's about all i can think to say myself.