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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsCraftygal is in hospital UPDATE: she's passed
Last edited Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:05 AM - Edit history (2)
Went into congestive heart failure at the dialysis clinic. They got her back with CPR but beyond the magic 5 minute window. The doctors have already raised the issue of pulling the plug.
UPDATE:
CAT scan showed massive brain damage. I saw the images and the folds and fissures you would normally see were gone. The doctor described it as "mush" and not survivable. My daughter and I decided to let them pull the tubes and we went out for a few minutes. By the time we came back she was gone. The nurse said it took moments and she passed quietly.
She had endured years of dialysis and other medical issues.
Srkdqltr
(9,760 posts)a kennedy
(35,983 posts)bucolic_frolic
(55,140 posts)Walleye
(44,807 posts)Nittersing
(8,381 posts)Im so sorry.
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(14,246 posts)gademocrat7
(11,940 posts)this about craftygal.💙
Terrible news!
rsdsharp
(12,002 posts)Fla Dem
(27,633 posts)Hekate
(100,133 posts)Different Drummer
(9,083 posts)WhiteTara
(31,260 posts)May her passing be easy and rebirth be fortunate.
mgardener
(2,360 posts)judesedit
(4,592 posts)I know it's a slim chance, but sometimes people miraculously survive. Of course, I hope with quality of life.
Sending strong positive vibes and will say a special prayer.
IbogaProject
(5,913 posts)Give it a day or two to have a clearer prognosis.
highplainsdem
(62,144 posts)all her loved ones.
karin_sj
(1,370 posts)highplainsdem
(62,144 posts)liberalla
(11,089 posts)Hoping for the best outcome and sending healing vibes.
Peace too...
mahina
(20,645 posts)You too.
LoisB
(13,028 posts)pazzyanne
(6,759 posts)Praying for the best possible outcome for Craftygal!
nolabear
(43,850 posts)niyad
(132,440 posts)The Polack MSgt
(13,797 posts)Tetrachloride
(9,624 posts)lucca18
(1,465 posts)highplainsdem
(62,144 posts)picture her young and healthy again, and reunited with loved ones who crossed over earlier, because I believe that is her reality now.
Richard D
(10,018 posts)Sogo
(7,191 posts)It's never easy to let a loved on go, but a relief that they no longer suffer....
UpInArms
(54,984 posts)((((((((hugs))))))))
Kali
(56,829 posts)debm55
(60,612 posts)Solly Mack
(96,943 posts)My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Hekate
(100,133 posts)Ocelot II
(130,536 posts)irisblue
(37,512 posts)Maraya1969
(23,497 posts)And I am sorry for your loss.
diva77
(7,880 posts)AmBlue
(3,460 posts)My sincere condolences to you and yours.
Raine
(31,179 posts)you did the right thing letting her go 🦋 leaving her pain behind. You and your daughter are in my thoughts.
💕
R-I-P Craftygal
Nevilledog
(55,081 posts)electric_blue68
(26,856 posts)Scrivener7
(59,522 posts)Phentex
(16,709 posts)my heart goes out to you!
Mad_Dem_X
(10,193 posts)DFW
(60,186 posts)cate94
(3,102 posts)May she RIP
Fla Dem
(27,633 posts)Last edited Mon Mar 6, 2023, 03:48 PM - Edit history (1)
I am sorry for your loss and know you will miss her dearly.

a kennedy
(35,983 posts)malaise
(296,111 posts)Deepest sympathy to family and friends
pandr32
(14,272 posts)Thanks for the update and I am sorry for your loss.
brer cat
(27,587 posts)My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
murielm99
(32,988 posts)CaptainTruth
(8,200 posts)You are all in my thoughts.
Sanity Claws
(22,413 posts)My condolences to you and the rest of the family
ancianita
(43,307 posts)Peace to you.
mountain grammy
(29,035 posts)My sympathies to you and family. May she rest in peace.
c-rational
(3,203 posts)RIP
area51
(12,691 posts)Tikki
(15,140 posts)Tikki
Wild blueberry
(8,295 posts)bluestarone
(22,179 posts)Colorado Liberal
(558 posts)Danmel
(5,778 posts)Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
whathehell
(30,468 posts)May she rest in peace.
sanatanadharma
(4,089 posts)Om Try-Ambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam
Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor-Mukshiiya Maam'rtatur
A prayer for these times
So sorry for your loss. Healing vibes for all who knew and loved her
panader0
(25,816 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,835 posts)1WorldHope
(2,054 posts)rustysgurl
(1,098 posts)... may she rest in peace.
democrank
(12,598 posts)IbogaProject
(5,913 posts)The Koreans have a nice way they refer to this, they would say "she has returned". Their style is to throw a party the person would want to attend and it is supposed to be happy not sad, a celebration. Best wishes for a smooth time with the bueratic stuff and taking time for yourself. It is never easy.
mercuryblues
(16,413 posts)Karadeniz
(24,746 posts)sarge43
(29,173 posts)Whatever is beyond this life, may she rest in peace there.
judesedit
(4,592 posts)It sounds like her quality of life was diminishing slowly, but surely. Thank you for keeping us informed. May your many good memories of her sustain you. We are here if you are in need of friends. I'm glad you and your daughter are together to get through this.
Permanut
(8,391 posts)and met that challenge with courage. RIP; an example for us all.
Lifeafter70
(979 posts)Sending warmth and love your way
Greybnk48
(10,724 posts)jmbar2
(7,989 posts)SpamWyzer
(385 posts)I think you did what was lovingly necessary. I am sorry you had to choose, but it was a good choice. Your love never failed. I wish you time and healing and patience and fond memories. RIP Craftygal.
orleans
(36,919 posts)i'm truly sorry for your loss
catrose
(5,365 posts)Demovictory9
(37,113 posts)My deepest sympathies.
Oppaloopa
(956 posts)Was this Florida? They have such minimum requirements for people working there
nightwing1240
(1,996 posts)I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My heartfelt condolences to her family
Bettie
(19,704 posts)AllaN01Bear
(29,495 posts)cab67
(3,749 posts)onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)LiberalFighter
(53,544 posts)Celerity
(54,408 posts)BComplex
(9,914 posts)I am sorry she wasn't able to tell you good-bye, and how much she appreciated all you did for her, and for your support throughout the years.
world wide wally
(21,836 posts)cally
(21,868 posts)That you were by her side for the hard choices and made decisions with your daughter.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,142 posts)sheshe2
(97,629 posts)My best to you and your daughter.
sheshe2
(97,629 posts)My best to you and your daughter.
kimbutgar
(27,248 posts)Youre in heaven now.
Owl
(3,768 posts)My condolences.
Docreed2003
(18,714 posts)TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)Different Drummer
(9,083 posts)BigmanPigman
(55,137 posts)She is peaceful now.
blogslug
(39,167 posts)May you find peace