Ex-JW Mother attempts suicide with children and fails! My Family Tragedy

by Utopian Reformist 1241 Replies latest members private

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  hornetsnest

  Hi, again.

  Glad to see that you are hanging in there.

  I thought I might help a little on the blood issue that you are facing. As you know, the best defense is a good offense. I posted something a few years ago specifically for this type of situation. It will take very little effort on your part and will put the JW's very much on the defensive. It usually shuts them up entirely. Here it is:

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/member/4163.ashx

  Copy and paste it in Word (or equivalent), modify it where you wish, then make as many copies as needed. Any time ANY family member brings up the question, just hand it to them with the words: "Here is where I stand. I'd appreciate it if you would show me where I'm wrong according to scripture." They won't be able to get to first base.

  Be sure to give another copy to the doctors, along with words to this effect: "Some of my daughter's relatives are Jehovah's Witnesses. Should the question come up, I'd like you to know where I stand on the blood issue." I would bet that they will not forget it even long after your daughter leaves, and it might have an effect on subsequent cases.

  Should anything come up, you are welcome to contact me. My email address is: [email protected] By the way, don't worry about my email address being public. I've long since been "out" and any moron of a JW official who wants to make an issue of it would only make my day.

  Keep your chin up.

  Tom Howell

  Alias: LoneWolf
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  Utopian Reformist

  Unfortunately, over the past several days, despite the tracheostomy, Talia's condition has degraded considerably and I have been advised that we are close to reaching "pathological failure" where treatment will no longer assist in recovery, but only prolong the inevitable as major systems begin failing due to complications.
  
  Talia's lungs are severerly damaged. A transplant would help, however in order to facilitate the transplant, special medication that temporarily disables the body's natural immunue systems is used to prevent rejection fo the new organs. However, in disabling the immune system, the open flesh wounds from the burns would become instantly infected and full of bacteria, causing sepsis and fever.
  
  Thus, our only hope now is elastogel to control bacteria, infections and sepsis, so that a transplant may be possible. Otherwise, we are facing imminent heart, kidney and lung failure in 24-48 hours. I have already been asked to authorize the "DNR" order to allow Talia a dignified death and prevent further administration of additional medications, therapies and procedures which would only prolong the degrading cycles until the next system failure.
  
  This is it. We have reached the mechanical, clinical and procedural end of her treatment. All of her support systems have been maximized and all of the large scale options cannot be taken advantage of due to the infection problems. The doctors have assured me she will not survive a transplant procedure.
  
  Currently, the CO2 level in her blood has been above 120% for almost 36 hours, acidosis has set in, and four antibiotics are being delivered to prevent the takeover of sepsis. The cyanide gas in her pulmonary air sacs is preventing clean oxygenation and her lungs are stiff. The VDR ventilator for burn victims has been switched for an oscillator and she is also receiving adrenaline for her heart.
  
  The right ventricle is failing and the pulmonary artery is not working properly. I know I resigned myself to this several weeks ago, but it still hurts. I am devastated.
  
  I want to thank everyone on the board for their marvelous help, wonderful support, amazing concern, generosity, kindness, philanthropy and loyal friendship. I owe all of you my life in gratitude. Thank you for making Talia special and remembered here at JWD and for being my heroes!
  
  Love
  MJB
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  LDH

  Mario,

  I'm so, so, sorry.

  Lisa
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  LyinEyes

  UR ,,,,,,,words fail me. I havent prayed in quite awhile,,,,,,,but I am going to today, for you and your precious daughter.
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  Big Tex

  I feel so helpless. Mario, I'm so sorry.

  Chris
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  Country_Woman

  ((((Mario))))

  I am so terrible sorry for you.

  It's no comfort but the survivors of fire are the worst victims you can imagine - maybe it's better to let her go.... she is too much injured.

  Thus, our only hope now is elastogel

  I pray that this will do.

  Branda
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  Valis

  Thank you for making Talia special and remembered here at JWD and for being my heroes!

  nossir...you are the hero my friend. You know the JWs always talk about standing firm in the face of adversity, well the would do well to stop contributing to that same adversity. Many good thoughts and condolances from Texas.
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  sf

  {{ Just a real warm, tight, and sincere long-lasting hug }}

  Love, sKally
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  kat2u

  sending you strength and love... I hope that durring this time you can feel all of the love and warmth of those here surrounding you and Talia.
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  wannaexit

  Mario,

  I am so sorry.

  I don't know what to say.

  Love

  Wanna