Posted by Willow on August 7, 2001, at 20:23:56
In reply to Re: assisted, posted by dreamer on August 7, 2001, at 19:14:02
I may have mentioned this before, oops if I did. My grandmother had broke her hip. The doctors removed her blood thinners so they could operate. Meanwhile the doctors were arguing wether it was safe to operate or not she had a stroke, because her meds were withdrawn. They probably added many years to her life.
Well after the stoke the doctors said she had 24hrs left. The days turned into weeks. There was nothing peaceful about her death, drawn out breaths, not concious. I argued to my mom that this was cruel. Her reply was that my grandmother didn't believe in euthanasia.
During this same time my goldfish of three years and many accidents with the children kept turnig on its side and back upright, but you could tell it wasn't going to make it. Everyone told me to flush him. I just couldn't do it.
I know my first two children's births were difficult. My third was easier. Perhaps some of us have a more difficult time leaving this world, just as some of our arrivals are swifter.
Willow
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