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#131
Dear Gwyn,
I know everyone here and myself included cannot express the sorrow that we feel for you and your family during this sad time. I know how it is to be confronted with the decisions of letting one go when there is truly no more that can be done, having the family help in the decision is good, as hard as it is, everyone will come together and accept the means to an end. I had to help in that decision with my mother 10 yrs ago and hard as it was, it was the right decision.
I will be thinking of you and your family and sending prayers of strength and healing.
My heartfelt sorrow,
Sharon
I know everyone here and myself included cannot express the sorrow that we feel for you and your family during this sad time. I know how it is to be confronted with the decisions of letting one go when there is truly no more that can be done, having the family help in the decision is good, as hard as it is, everyone will come together and accept the means to an end. I had to help in that decision with my mother 10 yrs ago and hard as it was, it was the right decision.
I will be thinking of you and your family and sending prayers of strength and healing.
My heartfelt sorrow,
Sharon
#133
Beautiful poem Panther!
Gwyn,
I am so very sorry to read of the loss of your dear Randy. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very trying and sorrowful time. I am here if ever you should need anything!
Hugs
April
Gwyn,
I am so very sorry to read of the loss of your dear Randy. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very trying and sorrowful time. I am here if ever you should need anything!
Hugs
April
#134
Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
Originally Posted by Jingleberry
We both have told our kids and oldest Granddaughter that we want immediate cremation, don't waste money on a funeral for us, I have no family left and DH doesn't want a funeral. It is way too expensive and a waste of money that may be better spent another way. Who knows if they will do what we want, but, they know.
#135
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Originally Posted by Gwyn
Actually, no they don't. If one family member wants heroic measures, the hospital must provide them, unless a court order is given to uphold the wishes of the sick person. That is why it is so important to discuss your desires with your family as early as possible. People must have a chance to consider how they feel, and how they will handle the consequences. It is hard to say "Let them die." It is easier to say "Don't let them suffer." We need to become more effective in discussing end of life stuff. We have gotten very familiar with discussing birth, conception, birth control, etc. As a culture, we need to work on being open with the subject of death.
This culture of being afraid of death is something new. It used to be that people died at home in their beds (from whatever cause) and the body was laid out at home. So people were familiar with the dying process and knew it was a natural process. Now with all the technology, people die in hospitals, and people are unfamiliar with (and thus afraid of) the whole process. And of course, people watch TV programs like ER and House, which have absolutely nothing to do with real life, but people think they are real.
#136
Not me, I only watch true stories or HGTV,DIY and some entertaining shows on one of the PBS stations.
If my kids want to spend their future money have a funeral,memorial service after i'm dead I guess I'll let them. They are pretty practical, so I doubt it. I could come back and haunt them.
If my kids want to spend their future money have a funeral,memorial service after i'm dead I guess I'll let them. They are pretty practical, so I doubt it. I could come back and haunt them.
#137
I don't want to argue. The RN taking care of Randy told us that if we didn't all agree, they had to provide heroic measures until the matter could be settled in court or that person changed their mind. We live in Utah. I am sorry I spoke like a know-it-all, but that is what we were told. I do apologize. Be sure to check with your state's rules and do what you can. Gwyn
#138
Originally Posted by Gwyn
I don't want to argue. The RN taking care of Randy told us that if we didn't all agree, they had to provide heroic measures until the matter could be settled in court or that person changed their mind. We live in Utah. I am sorry I spoke like a know-it-all, but that is what we were told. I do apologize. Be sure to check with your state's rules and do what you can. Gwyn
Also, if you have one person designated as your power of attorney who can make a final decision whether the family agrees or not... but that too varies by state I believe.
#139
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Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 7,286
Originally Posted by Gwyn
I don't want to argue. The RN taking care of Randy told us that if we didn't all agree, they had to provide heroic measures until the matter could be settled in court or that person changed their mind. We live in Utah. I am sorry I spoke like a know-it-all, but that is what we were told. I do apologize. Be sure to check with your state's rules and do what you can. Gwyn
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