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His brain function was basically all gone, just the brain stem that controls breathing and reflexes.
Anyway, he luckily had filled out a living will a few months ago and it told us his wishes, although we always knew them anyway.
we unhooked the ventilator and let him go.
some of us wanted to be in the room, some not. I was in there.
It wasn't too bad.
I feel very good where he went and it was quite powerful to see the point when his soul left his human body. Quite amazing; I don't know if I'm supposed to talk about it to the public or not. Really showed to me that we all have a soul; not that I ever doubted though; but I wasn't expecting what I saw.
He luckily; for us watching, went quite peacefully. He did a good job. Like someone's signiture on tree buzz, "get busy living, or get busy dying, Josey Wales" (sp?).
Thanks all!
[/ QUOTE ]Respect X, It's all about respect and you got mine. There is nothing worse than letting your loved ones go but in the end you have to respect their will.
Take care of the rest of your family and enjoy your time together. Think about the best moments you had together and smile.