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Old 09-25-2013, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jules A View Post
This is very personal I guess but I often think the "fight to live" is over-rated.

In many cases I admire those who accept death with dignity and grace more than those who attempt to fight to the bitter end.
I agree with you, Jules.

Sometimes being saved is a welcome thing to both the patient and their family but often the "hero" is the only one who is satisfied with the outcome. I remember a news story about a man who risked his life to save a woman from a burning house. He got a lot of credit and kudos for his act.....but the mother, who lost all of her children in the fire, said "I wish he had just let me die". I will always remember that interview. While the "hero" was basking in his glory the mother was living her worst nightmare.
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