tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post4443076719447599345..comments2023-10-31T09:51:46.455-05:00Comments on Exit 95 on The Yellowbrick Road...: As We All Gather Together....Bo...http://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-52894771553170510622009-08-28T17:53:13.637-05:002009-08-28T17:53:13.637-05:00As an elder law attorney, I'm afraid that I se...As an elder law attorney, I'm afraid that I see this all the time. Sorry to be sexist, but sons are usually the ones that have a hard time letting go of their mothers especially and will often override a parent's wishes. <br /><br />All things being equal, when a parent is choosing a health care decision maker and trying to decide between a son or a daughter, I always counsel them to choose the daughter, for this very reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-67890112934672118322009-08-27T00:54:12.216-05:002009-08-27T00:54:12.216-05:00Bo, how terrible! Rachel is right when she says &q...Bo, how terrible! Rachel is right when she says "facing death makes people do weird things". I understand him wanting to hold on for personal reasons, but the benefit for her is nil & the risks are huge. I pray along with you that Mamo stays comfortable & pain-free, and that the voice of reason prevails. Hugs to you, Bo and TAKE YOUR MEDS!Macy from Buffalo, NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452461347521040872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-69415119100033709922009-08-26T12:17:47.190-05:002009-08-26T12:17:47.190-05:00Prayers to you and your family, Steph in NHPrayers to you and your family, Steph in NHStephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-52277815742303464032009-08-26T06:50:22.671-05:002009-08-26T06:50:22.671-05:00Letting go of those we love is such a difficult th...Letting go of those we love is such a difficult thing to do. We all act differently, and some will grasp at straws. I think men especially need to be problem solvers and really have challenges with being still and letting life happen. I'll pray for you and your family that she continues to be pain free.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285931579836841680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-7164553470068737102009-08-26T03:38:38.296-05:002009-08-26T03:38:38.296-05:00Families... this is why I encourage everyone over ...Families... this is why I encourage everyone over the age of 18 to have an advance directive. It takes the burden of deciding off the family members. My thoughts are with you.Nurse Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-43681139186353638542009-08-25T22:15:15.471-05:002009-08-25T22:15:15.471-05:00That sounds so typical - everyone at different poi...That sounds so typical - everyone at different points in the grieving process - but especially the male vs female points of view. If she is comfortable and pain free, that is the optimum. Why put her thru the painful transport process and testing? But you know what - she, and God, will decide this as they will.daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460011312097894940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-63048385694849262472009-08-25T16:42:35.043-05:002009-08-25T16:42:35.043-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of this trying time in yo...I'm so sorry to hear of this trying time in your life. Facing death makes people do weird things. I hope she continues to be pain free. My thoughts are with you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com