Again, all our prayers for God's grace and mercies as you face these difficult times.

Sorry to hear the news Ronin. God bless you and comfort your family. I've been on a somewhat similar trip with my mother who has had several strokes that began last October. We got called in on the last set of strokes. She is in the moderate stage of vascular dementia and next stop is end stage. She can use her right hand a little and still can talk and eat some if fed. It's tough to watch and tougher to see it go on and see her degrade. Wish you the best.

Prayers sent.

A very difficult place to be for you all.

Continued prayers for you and your family.

Prayers sent for God's wisdom and guidance.

This is a tough and emotional call to have to make. I am sorry that you are having to go through it now. We have had to make the call twice in our family and I have seen it made by others in a hospital setting. In your dad's case (I am not a neurology doc) and depending on the areas of the brain affected, his brain/body may react to the machines being shut off. Talk to your docs and see if it is a possibility (so you can be ready).

Prayers for you and your family.

Praying for you and your father.

May God direct your steps and give you grace as you minister to your mom today. May God give you peace in a time of sadness.

I'm very sorry John. You are a good son.

Sorry Ronin. I went through something similar with my mother late last month. It's not easy. Will continue to pray for you all and if you need an ear, email is in profile.

Good luck Sir, stay strong, for your mom and yourself, yet especially for your dad.

I went through this some years ago, I feel your pain. I know you'll make the right decision.

Very sorry to hear of your dad's situation.

It is a tough spot but your heart is in the right place.

Was in your shoes a few years ago and quietly told my by then brain dead father, "It was time to move on" and instructed the medical team to pull the plug. Shittiest and simultaneously most needed thing I've ever done. My thoughts are with you...

Sorry that you have to go through this.

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Originally posted by rkentm:
Was in your shoes a few years ago and quietly told my by then brain dead father, "It was time to move on" and instructed the medical team to pull the plug. Shittiest and simultaneously most needed thing I've ever done. My thoughts are with you...

My uncle had to do this for his mother (my grandmother) almost a year ago today. I know it wasn't easy, but I was sure to thank him and let him know that I thought he made the best decision.

You are making the best decision and I know you know that, but it doesn't make it any easier.

My prayers are with you.

-Rob

So sorry to hear that. Your doing the right thing though. Living and bring alive are two entirely different things. Not that it's any less painful but I doubt anyone would want to live via machines and be trapped in their bodies

Prayers and sympathies for you .... courage is an admirable characteristic.

Sorry to hear this. We'll keep you in our prayers. I lost my dad to a stroke a year ago as well.

Tony.

Stay strong, friend. For yourself, your family, and especially your dad.

I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.