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Time is very short, we will visit her this weekend for the last time. I fully expect her to avail herself of the dignity and relief from pain that physician assisted suicide will provide.
This is new territory for us to traverse.
I expect that all of us have suffered losses by now, some more than others. We have experienced vigils and pain and suffering, mitigated to some extent by the wonderful care that hospice doctors and nurses bring.
It is a very private decision, one that no one else has any say in. I have no idea how she and her family will do in this difficult time.
She has remained stoic and has kept her sense of humor throughout this time. I have not witnessed anyone do more for the loved ones who surround her now.
I understand that you folks here have my back so to speak, no need to enumerate the support that you have already freely given. It helps me to write it down, and possibly to share something that others find helpful.
This is new territory for us to traverse.
I expect that all of us have suffered losses by now, some more than others. We have experienced vigils and pain and suffering, mitigated to some extent by the wonderful care that hospice doctors and nurses bring.
It is a very private decision, one that no one else has any say in. I have no idea how she and her family will do in this difficult time.
She has remained stoic and has kept her sense of humor throughout this time. I have not witnessed anyone do more for the loved ones who surround her now.
I understand that you folks here have my back so to speak, no need to enumerate the support that you have already freely given. It helps me to write it down, and possibly to share something that others find helpful.