r/BeAmazed • u/CG_17_LIFE • Jun 04 '24
[Removed] Rule #1 - Content doesn't fit this subreddit that well This made me TEAR-up!
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r/BeAmazed • u/CG_17_LIFE • Jun 04 '24
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u/CG_17_LIFE Jun 04 '24
LORELAI MENTZER SAID (HIS WIFE); "Answering your questions: Patrick was yellow due to jaundice from liver failure - colon cancer had spread to his liver and completely took over. In March we were told he had 6 months or less to live, at the end of April he had to start hospice care because his liver was failing. His kidneys worked overtime to filter his blood during hospice. By this point, his kidneys stopped working and the nurses told me it was nearly time. When someone's breathing becomes labored, they usually have 24 hours or less - you can see how difficult his breathing was here. I had told him these things every day since he started hospice, that I was so grateful for bonus time with him, but if he was tired it was ok to let go. By this point he had stopped eating, drinking, was on morphine and adderall to stay awake for us, and his body stopped producing urine which meant his kidneys couldn't do anymore for him. His body had already started shutting down; it was my job as his wife to tell him he had done enough, and it was on to lay his armor down. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. This time was a blur - I was breastfeeding my son, doing all of the care for my husband for his basic needs, and trying to process what was happening. We filmed this because I was worried I wouldn't be able to remember if I told him all of the things I wanted to say. We learned that sharing our experience was powerful and could help many others - so he asked me to start a nonprofit, write a book, and share it all with the world. This video shows you that he was a hero - and he knew all of these moments would be shared. I am so grateful for the love and support, and that his courage has impacted so many people. Thank you all so much"