Living and dying with M.S.
 

That was so sad. She was only 60 and she could still walk.
Why did she want to die?????:confused::(

Shouldn't this be in the MS section, rather than the fun
section?

My heart goes out to her family but it sounded like she was at peace with whatever the flood brought.

Personally I pray something other than MS takes me even if it happens sooner rather than later.

She did not die from MS. Like others without MS, she died in the terrifying Colorado floods. Carpe Diem!! There are sharks in the water, we go swimming anyway. Lightening sometimes kills people, we play in the rain anyway. I like her house, wouldn't you want to stay there too?

I guess I just didn't get over the fact that she didn't want to fight
to live. I wasn't in her shoes, however!!!

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 to disagree.:)

In the case of chronic, progressive disability and terminal illness, I think that how one's life comes to an end should be one's choice.

Suicide is not illegal here, but since assisted suicide is, that debate continues to go on in Canada's courts. There are strong and compelling arguments on both sides.

With love, Erika

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. :(

Before I read the end of this thread, DH came home with a story about a co-worker's 91 year old mother. She was dying, had a stroke, they "saved" her and now want her to do rehab. The co-worker wants them to leave her alone.
Dignity and living/dying quietly not an option.

The woman in the article chose to accept any fate that the diaster might give and not panic and "fight" things. Nothing would change. I hope I meet my end with some dignity.

I also agree in most instances. I was just talking about this one
instance, that I don't get. :confused:

Yes it seems at least here in the US that many of us seem to feel entitled to live forever. All the heroic efforts available from modern medicine are employed even when good common sense might suggest otherwise. :(

I pray that my family honors my wishes which are clearly documented. DNR, DNI nothing but pain management. Even today in my late 40's, if a Heimlich maneuver won't restart my respirations, leave me alone.

I have the same documentation and have assurances from my POA that they will be respected.

I have also pre-arranged for the body to be delivered to the (private) anatomy & research lab where I have the privilege of continuing to learn through dissection...because of others who made the same arrangements before me.

This body has taught me a lot and continues to do so.
My hope is that it will go on to be an instrument of learning for others once I am done with it.:)

With love, Erika