See How This Husband’s Decision Changed His Wife’s Fate When She Was Taken Off Life Support

After Two Weeks in a Coma

As two weeks passed and there was no improvement seen in Jill’s health, her parents were now thinking of the alternative. Which Ryan wasn’t unaware of but he just didn’t want to let Jill go. The tragedy was about her being out of the coma and yet paralyzed or any other consequences that she might have to face for the rest of her life. All the circumstances forced Ryan into a dilemma.

The Decision Day

It was time for Ryan to make a decision if he wants Jill to live a life in bed or to just let her go by taking her off the life support. “Today could be the worst day of life. I essentially have to decide whether or not Jill will live or not. My soul mate. My everything,” Ryan penned in his diary.

Recalling A Memory

Ryan at this moment recalled the memory of the time when his aunt was admitted to the hospital on a life support. Ryan used to share a very close bond with his aunt and seeing all that Jill once said to him, “I would never want to live that way.” Although Ryan was never ready for anything like that, he was now being forced by everyone to make a decision.

The Hardest Decision

After Jill’s parents’ suggestion, Ryan reached a conclusion of not letting Jill stay bedridden for the rest of her life and hence with a heavy heart he chose to get her life support removed. He had to get the court order approved to disconnect the feeding tubes from Jill’s body. The hardest decision was made but the result was a miracle.

Saying Their Goodbyes

Ryan recalls, “You don’t think when you’re 31 years old that you will have to be doing this with your wife that’s 32.” Ryan, the 31-year-old was now feeling shattered as the doctors explained him about the “last rally” which meant the last actions or words coming out of the patient’s mouth once the life support is moved.

The Nurses Called

On June 9, 2007, after everyone bid their goodbyes to Jill, she was taken off the life support. “Her whole upper torso would just kind of shift a little bit. And then the mumbling would start. When that started, I left the room. I physically got sick,” Ryan said. A few hours after leaving the room, nurses requested him to hurry to Jill’s room.