[msmagoo]

Beach_Babe, it's good to know Marilyn is coherent and happy to be leaving the hospital; you have a good plan going. Prayers were answered!

You may be able to have the next hospital assist you in filling out the forms for a healthcare surrogacy. I would try the social services dept. You do not need to establish a guardianship, a healthcare surrogacy is less complicated and she can revoke it when she gets well again. You may only need a notary. This link might explain more:
http://www.floridaguardians.com/terms.htm

Remember Terri Schaivo and Florida's draconian definition of life support - make sure you specifically EXclude food and water, in writing, from anything life-support related you sign. That will prevent them from pointing out an obscure clause later...in teeny tiny print.

Be well, and you and Marilyn are in my prayers.

[Pegita]

Thank you for transferring your Terri thread expertise to Marilyn's situation ...

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that help for Marilyn is being provided ... I pray, Father God, that You will sustain Marilyn, both in body and in mind, that she can be released into the care she so desperately needs. Give wisdom and guidance through this maze of bureaucracy ... provide the necessary paperwork without undue financial burden. Bring a team of health care providers to her side who are committed to her care ... shield her from all those who do not have her best interests in mind. Grant rest and peace to her beloved sister this night, I pray in the Name of Jesus, Amen ...

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Alice.. just wanted to make sure you saw this from msmagoo!! Mary Ann

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You may be able to have the next hospital assist you in filling out the forms for a healthcare surrogacy. I would try the social services dept. You do not need to establish a guardianship, a healthcare surrogacy is less complicated and she can revoke it when she gets well again. You may only need a notary. This link might explain more:
http://www.floridaguardians.com/terms.htm


Remember Terri Schaivo and Florida's draconian definition of life support - make sure you specifically EXclude food and water, in writing, from anything life-support related you sign. That will prevent them from pointing out an obscure clause later...in teeny tiny print.