Today is a tough day. My uncle Norman suffered a heart attack last Thursday March 3rd, 2011. He was put in a medically induced coma, and paralytic. Last weekend the sedation and paralytic were stopped, but my uncle never woke up. Due to the heart attack, and lack of oxygen to the heart and brain; my uncle suffered significant brain damage.
We have been at the hospital, camped out and created what we referred to as "the compound" in the waiting room. We literally took over. We've eaten numerous amounts of pizza this week, many crock pot meals and LOTS of snacks thanks to many friends and family. I think I've gained about 5 lbs during this past week....that's not cool.
With all the tests, 3 EEG's that kept getting progressively worse; my aunt Lori had to make the hardest decision of her life, and decided to cease any and all medical attention and intervention. This will be taking place this afternoon at some point. Norman will be so missed. He leaves behind a wife, Lori, daughter Adrianna, and son Dylan. He is/was 49 years young.
Today is a tough day.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
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