John was living on a ventilator for twelve days and that is no way to live. So on the 25th of March I had Hospice come on board and had him removed from the equipment. I did not want him on all the tubes and machinery on our anniversary. The machine was keeping him alive. Within thirty-one minutes he passed on to our Heavenly Father. It was a very peaceful passing. Now John has a new anniversary with Our Lord and Savior.
He died of a lung disease called Pulmonary Fibrosis which there is no cure for. Lung transplant, which is just another set of problems, or a miracle from God, are the only ways around it.
Now I know my husband still lives as he lives on in heaven and one day I will see him again. Yes, I miss him in the here and now, but I am so thankful that he is no longer gasping for breath. He is out of pain. He has had the ultimate healing. He is now in the presence of Jesus. So cool!
There is a foundation called the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation that I asked people to donate to in lieu of flowers. Much research is needed for this disease. My brother-in-law and my friend's husband also died of the same thing. My brother-in-law was a week after my daughter's wedding and my friend about ten months ago. So you see I have first hand knowledge of how much research is truly needed.
Please pray that a treatment will come forth that will stop the progression of this disease and ultimately bring a cure.
Thank you and blessings,
Shifra
