Carol
Thank you for this information - which will help many of us in similar situations dealing with Catholic family members. My father after 12 yrs in final stage of parkinsons fell hit his head flat lined family airlifted him (30 miles) intubated him 3-4 wks no brain activity etc pulled the plug. Not the way to go. Now my mother with …
Thank you for this information - which will help many of us in similar situations dealing with Catholic family members. My father after 12 yrs in final stage of parkinsons fell hit his head flat lined family airlifted him (30 miles) intubated him 3-4 wks no brain activity etc pulled the plug. Not the way to go. Now my mother with serious dementia faces a similar fate a long unnecessarily frightening end of life. Sanctity of life? Your information is helpful indeed.
Laurie, it sounds as though you are alert to what will help your family. I admire your good sense and care for others Please apply your wisdom and learning to yourself as well. I wish you good spirit during the time ahead. Salud.
Carol
Thank you for this information - which will help many of us in similar situations dealing with Catholic family members. My father after 12 yrs in final stage of parkinsons fell hit his head flat lined family airlifted him (30 miles) intubated him 3-4 wks no brain activity etc pulled the plug. Not the way to go. Now my mother with serious dementia faces a similar fate a long unnecessarily frightening end of life. Sanctity of life? Your information is helpful indeed.
Laurie, it sounds as though you are alert to what will help your family. I admire your good sense and care for others Please apply your wisdom and learning to yourself as well. I wish you good spirit during the time ahead. Salud.
Many thanks Fern. I always appreciate your words.
I like the way Joyce Vance ends her messages, Laurie.
"we're in this together". Salud.