To those of you who pray.   Two years ago, I told you of my sister's husband, Tom, a Vietnam vet and retired police officer, who had been put on the heart transplant list.   

Yesterday, his heart stopped beating 12 times.  Doctors worked from 7 till 11 to get it going again.  Today he is on a respirator.  His kidneys have failed and there is concern that he no longer has any brain function.   

My heart breaks for my sister and her children, young adults who still need their dad.  If you could remember them in your prayers, I would be grateful.  Please just ask that God be with them and comfort them in whatever the outcome may be. 

Love,

Jeannie

Your sister and her family have my prayers.

Done.

So sad Jeannie, especially this time of year. Will certainly keep all in our prayers.

Keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.....

You got it, Jeannie.

Sending prayers for them. :(  So sorry to hear of their anguish at this time of year. 

Thank you all.  I appreciate it more than you know.

I just heard from my sister.   Tom's brain is damaged and they believe that he will no longer benefit from a new heart.  He is being removed from the list.   Now the decision needs to be made whether to keep him on life support or not. 

Thank you again for your prayers. 

What a horrible position to be in. Prayers for your entire family, Jeannie.

Prayers from Montana.

     Potter

Oh Jeannie, I am so sorry and I hope you can feel our hugs.

I just lit my candle and will be praying for everyone.

I'm so sorry.... :'(

My heart aches for anyone having to make this decision.  Having been there I can't imagine anything being harder.  God bless them.

Holding them all in my heart and saying prayers.

i am very sorry to hear of this...your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.....with much sadness,Lenny

Prayers, vibes and juju on the way.....

Prayers from Louisiana.

All I got Jeannie...family hug from this family to yours.

Best,

Jon

[smiley=hug.gif]

Yough time of the year to face this Jeannie, all our love.

Joe

Prayers from Canada for you and your family. 

Hugs
Carol

Praying.

My sister, Sandy, made the decision to let Tom go.  He died peacefully, last night, surrounded by his family and many friends.  As he had been awaiting a new heart, Sandy found it fitting that she donate his corneas and skin tissue to others who need a miracle of their own.   This donation will help two blind people regain their sight and will benefit burn victims and even women who have undergone mastectomy surgery. 

Thank you all, again, for your love, prayers and support.

Jeannie

Jeannie,

Prayers are on their way from Finland.


Sanna

Hugs to all. It's wonderful your sister was able to extend the gift of sight and skin tissues to others.

Prayers of peace and comfort in Gods arms for your sister and children as well for all who knew and loved him.

How wonderful of he and your sister to give such precious gifts!!

Hugs,
mel  [smiley=hug.gif]

Condolences to you and your family, Jeannie.  What a generous gift for her to give.

Hugs,
Beth

Such a tough decision to make at this time of year.

So very sorry for your families loss.  We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry....deepest sympathies to all.   :'( :'(

Jeannie, you and your family are in my thoughts.

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( very sorry to hear this.....Lenny

Thoughts and prayers, Jeannie

Charlie

So sorry to hear this sad news, but what a wonderful blessing Tom has left behind.  Condolences to the family.

Hugs
Carol

An angel waited ready for him.  My condolences to sis, family, and yours.

I'm so sorry Jeannie.  Praying for your family.

Jerry

Our deepest sympathies.  Love you Jeannie.

All of your kind words mean so much.  Thank you.

With the holiday, things have been a little drawn out.  Today will be the visitation with the funeral and burial tomorrow.   He will be laid to rest in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. It should be a beautiful ceremony with the police bagpipes and full military honors.

My head has been very active this past week or so.  02 seems to be losing its effectiveness and, on one occasion, my Trex failed me.  I'm not used to having to endure that kind of pain anymore.  I'm praying my CH lets me get through the next two days.