Mom refuses to give up on daughter put on life support after car crash

Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
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[@AnnaAtl]

That’s a MOTHER right there.❤

[@judil3294]

Similar thing happened to a friend. Docs said no hope and that he was brain dead. Family had him moved back to US hospital near home. With years of hard work and a couple brain surgeries, he learned everything all over, finished college, sings with choirs, gives talks both motivational and for the church. Never underestimate God and a mother's love.

[@earlineprice9374]

It's so wrong that her husband left her and moved on with his life and also so sad that her friends stop coming to see her. You don't need people like that in your life.

[@selectiveapathy]

The world doesnt stop for you nor anyone. So why should an individual put a pause on their life simply because you lack coping skills? Husband got tired of being with a woman who had obviously already given up on their marriage since the only focus was the disabled daughter. Friends arent required to go with you to visit YOUR family. In some situations, hospitals will only allow visits from immediate relatives.

[@wendysnyder6443]

You certainly do not!!! So much for loyalty! 🙄 It’s like the Bible says: “The love of the greater number has cooled off.” So sad, yet still very true unfortunately. 😢

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@selectiveapathy Is you mad?

[@DebbieJune]

@@selectiveapathyfeelings are not like a faucet you can’t just shut them off and if you’re able to do that then there were never feelings there in the first place. None of my Mom’s friends came to see her or even ask how she was and I don’t speak to any of them anymore. They sure loved my Mom when she was healthy and well and could do favors for them. This is why I have no use for people today it’s just ice cold to have an attitude like that towards people who through no fault of their own have found themselves in this situation😡

[@ABSG7]

Nothing greater than a mother’s love. A good mother, that is.

[@reallovechannel1309]

Mom had a feeling not to give up. She felt it !!! I wish we all did that for each other!!!

[@SighDown]

I did the same for my mother after the whole family had given up on her after a bad car accident. The doctors had told us she was brain dead and I told them that wasn’t true, and six weeks later, she woke up out of her coma.

[@CruzCruz-nw7fi]

Guess the brain heals

[@selectiveapathy]

Somehow still bound to a wheelchair huh? Yeah that sounds like a depressing life you set her up for. Im sure your mother sees herself more as a burden than really being “thankful” the plug wasnt pulled.

[@selectiveapathy]

@@CruzCruz-nw7fi tell that to people who suffered traumatic brain injuries… see how well they can live their lives with newly “healed” brain.

[@kadeishapinnock-blagrove4449]

The genuine love of a mother is unmatched by any other human. God bless them both ❤

[@amandahumphreyshultz9010]

I've seen this before my next door neighbors son was in a coma and he woke up thank God that she kept him on life support because he is still here thank God for moms

[@bartinadikgale1832]

Wooow what a mother.God bless her.The boys are enjoying their mom now and her mom too.She also feel loved and special

[@juliebailey9254]

Happy Mother's Day

[@shoshannafachima1306]

This proves that one should never ever give up.❤❤

[@Lisa_5591]

I love this beautiful story!❤

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

Amazing love + patience = a daughter brought back from the brink!! God bless this mom. ❣

[@ladybug2681]

God has blessed you both 😊

[@Darci3333]

Now thats a true Mothers love❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevi6236]

The power of love…amazing Mom! There are angels among us…..this Mom is definitely an angel❤️blessings to these wonderful women❣️

[@itazuranakisu]

It must I’ve been heartbreaking for the mom each time she went to the hospital but she kept going and kept believing. She was allowing her daughter to make the decision to live or not (body shutting down or not). If she had pulled the plug I feel like she would’ve spent a long time wondering “if I held on for one more day” or “did I do the right thing”.

[@metoo6599]

Welcome back Jennifer ❤ you are blessed ❤

[@silviatrevino3138]

May God bless her and her family ❤🙏

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Bless her heart! 🙏 Good mom. Happy mother's day.

[@nmikali3848]

Wow what a story of love and tenacity, perserverance❤

[@CatholicForever1]

I wonder how many people who could have recovered were taken off life support because they were given a grim prognosis. I think that in a few years we will find out that a lot of patients could have made if if they were given enough time and a lot of care

[@ontoyoualways9183]

If this were me, I wouldn't rather not live this kind of life. For me, the kind thing to do is to let me go

[@thanos34362]

@@ontoyoualways9183 same here, she will basically need 24-hour care which the burden will now transfer to her kids once the mom pass away. That is unless they out her in a nursing home

[@tobydandelion]

Why do doctors hate keeping people on life support so bad? What's the harm with waiting? Horrifying to think how often we'd have stories like this if docs didn't push for pulling the plug/feeding tube so early so often.

[@markbrookes6557]

Wasn't quite expecting the overwhelming feeling I got from this! Beautiful!!!

[@alexg5457]

Is anybody else brought to tears by this segment or am I just a softy?

[@TheOneinthewoods]

Happy mothers day jennifer ❤

[@peanut8272]

LORD please bless this family... Give this beautiful woman total Restoration in the face of mankind.... Show the world once again that Nothing is impossible with U. Hallelujah.

[@gracie2298]

You most Certainly hear when you are in a coma! 60 days, three hospitals later I was home after being t-boned by Tyler Wilson. I wish him Karma everyday, cause my poor body was left side crushed. He lied about having permission to drive his friend’s pick-up. He put his cooler in the back of my car & was sitting in my backseat when state cop pulled up. He stole items too. A conversation with a hospital employee a few weeks later brought what a neighbor said back to me while in a coma. I unfortunately moved here, healthcare is a joke. My life will never be the same, however seeing this puts it in perspective!

[@FredRios-vw1ee]

Goes withou saying...may God bless her mom...what incredible duo❤

[@luannestrickland4199]

What a true mom! So glad they have each other!❤

[@JackieScoggins]

Hello from Chattanooga Tennessee. That's the best mother's day is your children ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@BananaSoldier1234]

The definition of stick to your gut. What a beautiful story

[@clinicaleducators5160]

A mother’s unconditional love. ❤️

[@Bowser14456]

My mom had a friend like this. Was in a bad car accident and afterwards couldn't move, talk or anything. She just passed away a couple months ago.

[@dishish]

this is amazing...and also upsetting as I remember how adamant the doctor was to remove my brother from life support before even 24 hours had passed.

[@montythepoodlepup9634]

Onwards and upwards beautiful family, am in awe,! Best wishes from UK 🇬🇧 😊

[@lovewillwinnn]

“In sickness and in health”. Well he was a wrong choice anyway. 👋

[@anthonyyabuyabuyabu5177]

Oh men you make me cry

[@myraselby9947]

Pretty lady, she's truly blessed. Continued prayers

[@sherriejohnson688]

I was so moved by this mother's incredible resilience. As a mother, I recently wrote a book about my two children and their near-death experiences at different times. Doctors had me bring in end-of-life for my children. I could not, did not give up. I believe I have shared this mother's many emotions of despair, worry, extreme sadness, helplessness, and fear. The hours, days, & weeks by a child's bedside allows ample time for thoughts & prayer. Near Death by Fire and Ice is a quick read, full of miracles & hope.

[@jennychurchill2716]

Incredible .Hope she continues to improve!

[@gatorbling]

There is no love like a mother love for her daughter! God bless her and your family!!😍🙏🏾

[@Loveroffood41]

Its amazing how the brain can heal.

[@carmelwilliams5594]

There's is no manual written to tell a Mother how to Love there Child or Children 👍🏻👍🏻❤❤

[@WinstonOnBoard]

Happy Mother’s Day. Great mother and best friend

[@nlp6082]

Wow! This is such a wonderful story ❤‼️

[@murraycutler9594]

What a wonderful mom. I hope her daughter continues to improve.

[@af3790]

Amazing story yet she was able to see her mom❤

[@karladuncan4026]

God bless her and you all! ❤

[@HS2ND]

Really wonderful.

[@gaijinguineapig]

Steve, I'm gonna need you to give me at least one episode where I don't cry, or feel the need to cry like a baby. Just one! Jokes aside, this is the best series period. My heart is full.

[@sophiaduarte745]

She has a Good Mom.❤

[@sandrakirk4781]

You give the thanks and glory to God because God gets the glory for not allowing her to be taken from you. He brought her back to you. I could not have my life without the Lord in it. God is good all the time and all the time God is good and he works miracles. If you just give yourself over to him I’m so happy for you and for your daughter. God bless you both.🙏

[@PracticalPerry]

God bless this mother, her daughter and their family. juSt woW.

[@yeorges]

god bless this family

[@Droogs]

❤️Never give up on Love❤️

[@calvingaston7934]

That’s a MOTHERS LOVE!

[@loloca]

A true Mothers love ❤️!!!!!

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

There's no telling how many have died bc doctors give up! My dad would have died 3 times before his time if we had listened to Dr's!

[@anagonzales2197]

Yes don’t give up , they will wake up It took my dad 6 months And the doctor told us He won’t wake up and he did

[@veronicalombardi2443]

WOW !

[@juliebowers550]

God Bless❤

[@paulazemeckis7835]

I wish my mother was like this one!

[@kaisaan5]

There's NOTHING like a mother's love nothing

[@beth6288]

Absolutely beautiful 💞✌

[@karenrich9092]

This is truly a wonderful mother's day story. And as always, Steve Hartman brings me to tears. He must have stock in Kleenex or something.

[@marytalmi6641]

Incredible

[@warrior4ever731]

They can HEAR IN THE COMA

[@christopherroy9440]

Yay! Never give up!

[@karronlaneNOLA]

yes!!!!

[@angellabeckford2747]

Beautiful story, i am one person who doesn't believe in pulling the plug on anyone. We are not God.

[@patriciacatino3891]

A miracle from God🙏

[@johnd.5601]

As a person who had his life saved. My advice would be to pull the plug. That is what I wish someone would have told the doctors for me. There is no chance to recover from anything in America! It is impossible. She is wearing a mask just like I do. I look OK on the outside, and I can walk and take care of myself. The real problems exist in working and living in a paranoid world and an extremely aggressive work ethic in America! Taxes are outrageously aggressive and extremely difficult to keep up with. Being single means you pay the maximum amount in gut wrenching Taxes and almost always owe more, even claiming 0! I can't get a loan because of bad credit, but I have 0 debt. Please, if any family members have to go through this, pull the plug. Don't make someone wear one of these awful masks because it sucks not being able to recover or even recognize yourself.

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Hugs!❤

[@mandybradley3079]

You being real and honest says what a wonderful person you are. Life is difficult for everyone. It’s just too difficult to move forward sometimes. If I didn’t have my faith I would be depressed.

[@pegs1659]

I have to agree with you. I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. I have told my children that after 2 weeks on LS let me go.

[@aliciaguidry466]

Praise God Praise God and praise God amen God bless them both in His love God bless

[@nicolehutchinson5453]

Sorry to say Jennifer can hear while she's in a coma As long as her spirit is still in her body!

[@allisonlew4508]

Whatever Jennifer's wishes were - her wishes should gave been followed.

[@bettybelongia7213]

❤❤😢😢

[@audraarndt1824]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@joycebryant3261]

God is good!❤❤❤😊

[@iamthirdyt]

How did she pay for it?

[@CruzCruz-nw7fi]

Beautiful amazing ❤

[@jamesjimmy1953]

Who's cutting onions???

[@chasych7575]

❤❤❤

[@stephaniemartin8744]

❤❤🙏🏽

[@beatrixvandermerwe2860]

And the daughter quality of life???

[@mandybradley3079]

Who is raising her kids?

[@weebunny]

Maybe their dad? Or maybe they're grown now. Just speculating.

[@jeanfarrell8017]

Wow

[@lizmrjas5352]

❤️❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆✅✅✅💯💯💯💐💐💐

[@debbiedamianobillirakis4175]

🤍

[@chazlon5061]

PLEASE GIVE UP ON HER i'm begging you. PLEASE. PLEASE.

[@elenacabrera3736]

I'm

[@dorthymcbride3384]

I would hope my family would disconnect me!

[@jennifer7648]

I kind of feel the same. Like what kind of a life can a person have when they have lost their ability to do things for themselves? You have no freedom or privacy!

[@ghhm2705]

She was off life support, still living, just in a coma. If you’re surviving on your own, you want your family to, what, smother you? What is your view on the value of life?

[@ghhm2705]

⁠@@jennifer7648she was off life support, just in a coma. You would be advocating for being put to death? Makes one wonder how you value life, doesn’t it?

[@johnguz76]

Should have just let her go. Now she will need 24/7 365 care for the rest of her life.Girl is alive but will never be the same ever…was it worth it..

[@SimplyPriscillaAgbani]

Obviously it’s worth it to her mom and it’s worth it to her too that’s what matters I’m sure her sons are also happy she’s still here

[@KennethAkin-me9je]

There is no God.

[@edwinpadilla856]

everyone left, but alive because of one person 🥹

[@jackiealba5421]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisah.07]

🥲🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻♥️

[@NS-lx4hx]

🥲