Dad remains in ICU. The plan is the have him undergo a process that will clean out his lungs. It is extremely dangerous and we have been told that he may not make it through this. Our family prepares for the worse and we discuss with Dad his options. The doctors explain that if he doesn't have this done, his only other option is to be sent home with hospice where they would make him as comfortable as possible. Dad agrees loudly that he wants to undergo this procedure and that he "NEVER" wants to be unable to breath again. He explained that when he couldn't breath, he was so scared. We all said what we believed may be our final good byes and Dad tells us that he loves us. He says that he isn't afraid and that he has his faith. The only thing he is sad about is that he will miss his family. This was I believe the most difficult moment of my life thus far. Saying good bye to my father was extremely heart breaking and we were all so scared. He remained on the Ventilator until the surgery could begin. When we returned to the ICU after the surgery, the nurses and doctors were amazed! Dad did so well and everything went wonderfully. The first miracle of many had begun!
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