Latest update on my Brother

[Shortpig]

They had to put my brother in the hospital and he is in ICU. He is aspirating into his lungs and they took an Xray. He also has a hole in his esophagus. He of course is having huge issues with breathing and his blood pressure, oxygen levels dropped very low. They have managed to get them back up. He is a very strong individual but a person can only take so much. I pray for him but I do believe this is a battle he isn't going to win.

June 3rd he will be 69yo and I would love to see him make it several more years but not if he will suffer. He now has a tube down his throat so he can breathe so is unable to speak. His wife is trying to stay strong but these two people have not done anything without the other. She is an only child and at this point has one of their sons where she is staying giving her as much support as he can during this tough time.

I can't get there to comfort her and I'm not really the person to do that. This is hitting me hard and as I've said before I'm tired of losing a family member every two years. Right now I wish I could crawl back into bed but I need to feed the kids and get ready for work. They will support me thru this also. What great support our herds give us during the tough times.

 

[Mominis]

I am so sorry to hear this, Shortpig. I will have you and your brother, as well as your family in my prayers.

 

[JennyB]

We are so very sorry that your brother is having so much trouble. Take comfort that our dear LORD is watching over him and we will pray that he is able to pull thru this and have many more years with his family and YOU

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Prayers and Blessings,

Jenny and Mel

 

[Miniv]

Will hold your brother up in prayer.....and his wife too.

Blessings, Ma---

 

[Sue_C.]

Hugs, Prayers, and Warm thoughts sent.............

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

I'm so sorry Shortpig. I will pray for all of you. I hope things get better...

 

[minie812]

I will have u all in my prayers

 

[Crabby-Chicken]

I a sorry to hear this Marie. Hope they find something to help him soon.

 

[twister]

I am so sorry to hear this, Shortpig, we will have your brother and you and all your family in our prayers and thoughts.

Blessings

Yvonne

 

[BigDogs & LittleHorses]

Wow, I've been gone from the forum for awhile and come back to such sadness right now.

Hoping things turn around for your brother soon, Marie.

Daryl

 

[Shari]

Am very sorry to hear this, I will keep him in my prayers. (Hugs) Marie.

 

[Shortpig]

He is awake. He is watching TV and responding via a note pad. We are of course hoping for the best for him. They have managed to get his BP back up to normal. This has been a long hard road for him so far.

Today is his Birthday and its a shame he has to spend it in the ICU at a hospital. Today he is 68yo.

I am very much aware this can all turn backwards for him very quickly because of the issues he has. He can't eat on his own at this point. He still needs breathing assistance. But I'm still hoping for the best.

All I ask is please let him enjoy this day.

 

[REO]

I also pray that he has a good day today, of all days.

My thoughts and prayers go out to him, you and all who love him.

{{{Hugs}}}

 

[little lady]

My thoughts and prayers are with you! Thanks for the update.