Although I do find your comments to be over the edge (as you have no idea
what my Mom's situation was and have no right to judge how she stayed alive)
I will address them anyway.

No one was extending her life. She was a fighter.

Yes, she had a living will but she survived without any artificial or
external apparatus keeping her alive. We are not believers in euthanasia.

She lived her hell on earth and is now up in heaven with my Dad.

Frankly I was insulted by your reply, especially your comment about "so much
time and effort with so little concern for their quality of life". How
dare you make such a statement, even when talking about society in general.

I hope your parents and your family never have to go through what my Mom and
family did. But we did so with total regard for her quality of life.




"Starbucker" wrote in message
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JimH,

I am sorry your mom had to suffer 8 yrs in a nursing home. I sometimes
wonder why as a society, we spend so much time money and effort to extend
someone's life with so little concern for their quality of life. I am not
making any judgment on you or your mom's situation, but I know when it is
my time to go, I have a living will limiting what anyone can do to extend
my life.

The ideal way to go is to go to sleep and not wake up.


" *JimH*" wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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Not about Harry this time. First post I saw from JimH this morning
after his self-imposed exile, was what I took as a jab at Chuck.



Yep. And what did it have to do with you Don?



(I'm guessing that likeness on the Tinyurl is supposed to be Chuck)



If that is who you think it is based on the characteristics I listed
then that's your option.



Not quite like that. I'm getting to understand your 'MO'!



Good. We are getting to know each other better and better each day,
and that is a good thing.

How is your Mom doing Don? (an honest question). As others have said
I also applaud you for taking care of her.


She's doing fine, thanks. She hits 91 next month.

My Mom passed away earlier this year. She suffered a stroke some 14 or
so years ago and went downhill from there, eventually ending up in a
nursing home for the past 8 or 9 years. Even being at a nursing home
took quite a toll on me and my sisters with weekly visitations and making
sure she was being cared for properly.

Glad to hear your Mom is doing well Don. 91 years
young............very impressive.