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Request for thoughts, prayers, and donations

NightAngel79 said:
On the fence about posting all this here, almost seems in bad taste.
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No, it's not. At least not in my opinion. If we can't share our ups and downs with family...

I'm so, so sorry to hear this news. Please know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers. And if the worst happens, you will get through it, although it may seem impossible at the time.

Please keep us updated as you feel able.
 
MoodyBlues said:
No, it's not. At least not in my opinion. If we can't share our ups and downs with family...

I'm so, so sorry to hear this news. Please know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers. And if the worst happens, you will get through it, although it may seem impossible at the time.

Please keep us updated as you feel able.
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I will, seems weird sometimes... Sharing this much. But honestly it's nice to unload ...

Neurologist will see us tomorrow, may know more then. But still probably don't know anything till end of week at best
 
Hey NA... I read your update early this morning, didn't know how to respond so I didn't but you, mrs. Angel and Gary have been in my mind and heart all day.
Just wanted to let you know; there is family by birth and family by heart (aka friends). It's okay to share with us. We're with you, here and in our hearts and minds. I know it's too far away to feel the warmth and see the comforting light, but I'm burning a candle for your family.
Stay strong friend, keep hope.
 
Heard from neurologist, it's practically a done deal. He is going to do an EKG to be sure though

Confirmed he can't breathe on his own, has no gag reflex. We get the 'official' word tomorrow but it's moot. He is brain dead. The big decision will be Thursday or Friday about leaving machines on.

Thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and words
 
I am so sorry to hear that, Nick. :(

Words can be of little comfort now, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have a difficult decision ahead of you. If you need a sounding board to help you through it, we'll all be here.
 
MoodyBlues said:
I'm so sorry...

I hope I can word this so it comes out the way I think it: When the time comes to disconnect him, just keep in mind that what made Gary Gary is gone now...that's just a vessel you're looking at that used to have Gary in it. He doesn't need it any more. :(
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My thought exactly, i don't want to sound harsh, but my father, sister and i had the same decision to make with my mother in 1995, the whole family agreed it was the right thing to do. :( So very sorry, but, i think Moody is right, i just didn't know how to put it in words.

GOD BLESS
 
lunatic59 said:
I am so sorry to hear that, Nick. :(

Words can be of little comfort now, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have a difficult decision ahead of you. If you need a sounding board to help you through it, we'll all be here.
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Unforgiven said:
I don't know what to say, so I'll second what Luna said.:(
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I'm gonna third Luna because I don't really know what to say myself :(
 
That's very tough stuff Nick. I'm so very sorry that your worst fears have been confirmed. Be strong for your Mrs... I know she must be suffering so. You and your family remain in my thoughts.
 
Thanks again everyone for everything...

Neurologist was in, "permanent unconsciousness" is the diagnosis. There is virtually no chance of him every waking, and if he did he wouldn't know himself, or anyone else.

We are looking to disconnect life support Sunday. We are going to donate his organs in hopes that Gary can save many lives...

We set up a page to try to raise money for funeral/burial expenses. If anyone can help we would appreciate it, even if that means going to the page and sharing on social networks and via email.

https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/nrl5/the-gary-chestnut-memorial-fund

There is a direct paypal link on page (and in my sig) and details on how to donate to Bank of Kentucky benefit account.

Thank you again
 
I'm so sorry for what you and your family are going through, but so proud that you're donating Gary's organs. I think that will help make some sense of all this, in a way, you know?

*hugs*
 
I'm sad that Gary has to leave so soon.

I'm proud with you that he's reaching out to help others even after he's gone.

I'll do what I can to spread the word among our circle, I sure hope it helps.

There's no way I know to put words on the loss of a child at any age so I'll leave that to those more enlightened.

Holding you and yours in our thoughts, and my offer stands without a time limit, I hope it helps. These things don't follow time the way we do.
 
MoodyBlues said:
I'm so sorry for what you and your family are going through, but so proud that you're donating Gary's organs. I think that will help make some sense of all this, in a way, you know?

*hugs*
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Gary was always all about help others. We know that if we could have asked him he would have wanted to donate organs.

His mother and I feel very strongly about donating everything we can. I hope to hear that Gary saves countless lives and improves quality of life for many others.

We have spoke to organs people and they are talking about using some bones, his skin, etc etc. It all sounds very proper and dignified. And let's face it, Gary doesn't mind.

Sunday is the day, and funeral is on Thursday....




Thanks to everyone, and please, I've already had people on facebook apologizing that they can't donate. Please, no one worry about that. Share the page, or PayPal link, or simply perform a random act of kindness for anyone less fortunate than you...
 
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