[cherry]

this is a very sad story.....I've had a patient who has been paralyzed now for over 40 years and he's reached his end of hope....just too many medical problems now that he needs narcotics but the narcotics makes his medical conditions worse....

guy is really looking now at hospice....just no easy answers....

I don't blame this young man....I'd do the same.....still, its very sad to loose him....sounds like he was a good and decent young man....God be with him....

[Eagles6]

Sad and beautiful.

[caww]

There’s a spirit in every man..and I think with good reason why it is said ..”They “gave” up the Spirit”...at death.

I think there’s very deep Spiritual work that occurs within people when it is time or close to it to go...and this is generally hidden from those standing by, although you can sense it vividly at times. You see it often with Cancer patients....and really quite amazing.

When it comes to life I am for whatever sustains life if there is hope that is possible....but clearly there are cases that is not so.

I have an aquaitance who has endured cancer treatments oon and off for many years.......there is some question now if she wants to endure those again now that she is older. I understand her hesitation however if it means she can still enjoy life after the fact then go through with the treatments.