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redstatebluegirl

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2. Of course I stay at a distance

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 24, 2013, 12:35 PM

Sep 2013

I give Diane as much support as I can without offering anything specific. They have now turned to having people from some church come and pray over him 24/7. I understand they believe, but it is really hard to watch this. I have begun calling instead of going to see her at the hospital it is easier for me.

I do not know how nurses do it, burn out seems inevitable...

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Modern Medicine Can Save Lives But [View all] redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 OP

This is why nurses burn out Warpy Sep 2013 #1

Of course I stay at a distance redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #2

I have left very, very clear instructions with my wife AngryAmish Sep 2013 #3

The family isn't ready to let him go... cynatnite Sep 2013 #4