The definition of life support:
1)of or pertaining to equipment or measures that sustain or artificially substitute for essential body functions, as breathing or disposal of body wastes
2)of or pertaining to anything that fosters or sustains life, success, or continued existence, as of a person, thing, or nation
The definition of treatment:
1. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Life support and letting someone go is very personal and emotional. I think you need to share your own personal beliefs long before the "situation" arrives and have someone that will/can carry out your wishes when those around you aren't ready to say goodbye. I am not demeaning anyones ideals or beliefs on the subject just sharing my own. I think, when dealing with death, it is hard to put your own beliefs aside and carry out the wishes of those dying. Our family is dealing with a very sad, personal and emotional situation involving someone very dear to us. Though I am not part of the decision process I hope in the end the decision is based on what "she" would want not what "we" want.
4 comments:
I believe any type of life support that is used to keep someone alive with no chance of living a normal life again, is wrong.
If it is temporary and will help improve their condition so that they can go on living a normal life, then yes.
If it was me and I was meant to pass on, I would be saying " Just let me die already !! "
I would hate to be hooked up to something, just simply to keep me alive longer with no chance of getting up and moving on.
I'm giving you the biggest hug in the world!!!! ((((((((HUG))))))))))
Your Baba is a brave woman and from what someone very wise once told me......How you die reflects how you've lived. It is so true.
If you ever want to talk, email or get your feelings out....I'll listen.
Take care.
Jennifer
I think though that death is often more to do with those of us left behind than the actual person dying.....because its those still living who have to 'live' with their choices.......
A difficult time for you - I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.
When Baba has decided to let go of her passion to live and her inner strength tires , she will quietly leave those of us who love her dearly.BUT, from what I saw of her this past weekend , her heart may be trying to give up on her but she is not ready to give up on that old heart! It is not up to those who love her to decide when it is her time, and we will not selfishly keep her around if she has given up her feat to live. Until that fire inside her flickers out we will celebrate with her and enjoy her days let here with us.
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