tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post1068667819872659398..comments2024-02-27T12:41:35.811-08:00Comments on Coming to Terms...: Sometimes It's a Good Day to DieLisa :-]http://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-55064106850777375102007-10-24T10:04:00.000-07:002007-10-24T10:04:00.000-07:00Were there anything I could say to help you (and y...Were there anything I could say to help you (and your mother) feel any better about this, I would. I remember, VERY WELL, just how awful the last two weeks of my mother's life was -- in spite of me and my best efforts.<br><br>You are correct ... the why is more important than the how and we are total boobs for not ... knowing it.<br><br>Prayers for your mom. For whatever it is that she needs right now. Hugs for you Lisa.<br>~kAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-13364332628659375812007-10-24T12:54:00.000-07:002007-10-24T12:54:00.000-07:00Lisa, I am so so sorry. I just received an email ...Lisa, I am so so sorry. <br><br>I just received an email from a friend whose father has just died -- finally and completely -- also after being subjected the the worst that modern medicine has to offer. The story is so horrific that words desert me. I will keep your mother in my prayers and hope that she finds a way to depart peacefully in spite of her so-called care.<br><br>http://searchthesea.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-21401699523853586422007-10-24T17:38:00.000-07:002007-10-24T17:38:00.000-07:00My sister is a nurse and often tells me "ther...My sister is a nurse and often tells me "there are worse things than death." Being on the front lines in the heathcare system....she's seen so much. I'm so sorry Lisa. This has got to be a nightmare for you.<br><br>(((((((((((LISA))))))))))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-50462730017396407622007-10-24T20:47:00.000-07:002007-10-24T20:47:00.000-07:00One, the candles are lit. Two, you need anything o...One, the candles are lit. Two, you need anything or even if you don't, call me. You and Matt don't have to go through this alone. <br><br>And I couldn't agree more about what passes for health care in this country. And there is a time for every season. <br><br>Take care, <br><br>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-32846403723963644612007-10-24T21:31:00.000-07:002007-10-24T21:31:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry about your mother, Lisa.When my mothe...I'm so sorry about your mother, Lisa.<br><br>When my mother had her last stroke in the emergency room, the doctor and nurse looked at me and said; this is normally when we would call a code. They will come in here and resusitate her and we will start the procedures to keep her alive. Or we can leave her be. It is up to you and you alone.<br><br>It was clear what they felt I should do, and I did. It was what I knew she wanted. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, or ever hope to do. But we (she and I) were fortunate to be given the choice. I think we, as a society, need to get better at taking care of each other. Then maybe we can get better at letting each other go.<br><br>My heart goes out to you. I know how wrenching this is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-86176182579853153672007-10-25T05:36:00.000-07:002007-10-25T05:36:00.000-07:00I'm sorry as well, Lisa. I've worked on t...I'm sorry as well, Lisa. I've worked on the outer fringes of this "industry" for a long time now. I can't figure out this driving force to save a life either. There comes a time for everyone when such measures don't save a "life"; they save a body. Why? My heart goes out to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-62575720581930017212007-10-25T06:42:00.000-07:002007-10-25T06:42:00.000-07:00Hugs and Love to you...I wish there was a reasonab...Hugs and Love to you...<br><br>I wish there was a reasonable answer for your questions. Unfortunately, I think it's as you stated, arrogance and ignorance, but also simply fear. We as a race fear death and think any kind of living must be better than death, that which we don't know. But there comes a point where it just isn't so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-56849814419574583552007-10-25T07:01:00.000-07:002007-10-25T07:01:00.000-07:00I have often wondered why we can build skyscrapers...I have often wondered why we can build skyscrapers and go to the moon, but cannot learn the skills needed to get along with each other (individuals and especially groups, nations, etc). Quality of life matters so much. It probably won't be much comfort, but many people have had to endure what you are going through.<br>My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-91604050656312192822007-10-25T15:52:00.000-07:002007-10-25T15:52:00.000-07:00LISA...XXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOLISA...<br><br>XXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-5364863049432671672007-10-26T06:16:00.000-07:002007-10-26T06:16:00.000-07:00My heart breaks reading this. I agree with everyth...My heart breaks reading this. I agree with everything. So sorry for your Mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-26223321406555698342007-10-27T21:35:00.000-07:002007-10-27T21:35:00.000-07:00We are so afraid of death in this country! And I ...We are so afraid of death in this country! And I include doctors in that statement. I'm sorry your mom, and you and the rest of your family, have to go through this, Lisa. <br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-43225550134262061812007-11-01T06:27:00.000-07:002007-11-01T06:27:00.000-07:00I am so sorry. my mother had a pacemaker installed...I am so sorry. my mother had a pacemaker installed also. It was still going when she died. I think she regretted the decision to have it put in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com