Pope Has Tracheotomy, Now on Respirator

AP ^ | Feb. 24, 2005 | VICTOR L. SIMPSON

[anonymoussierra]

"God Bless and heal Pope John Paul. Dear God, please hear the prayers and please continue to hold in comfort and faith those who pray for Pope John Paul's complete and speedy recovery."

THANK YOU ALL STRONG THANK YOU ALL!!!!!THANK YOU GOOD G-D!!THANK YOU GOOD MOTHER THANK YOU GOOD PERSONS!!!

[anonymoussierra]

"In the clearest sign that the Vatican may be taking the eventuality of papal resignation seriously, Vatican No. 2 Cardinal Angelo Sodano declined to rule out the possibility during John Paul's first hospitalization this month, saying it was up to the pope's conscience."

"This statement of Cardinal Sodano's has been twisted by the media"This is truth total truth!!! Jan Pawel II is good now not total good but good G-D will help Thank you

[TexKat]

Thanks for the update anonymoussierra.

May God be with Pope John Paul.

[Gucho]

THANK YOU GOOD G-D!!


Bump

[anonymoussierra]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&e=2&u=/ap/20050225/ap_on_re_eu/pope
Thank you

[Gucho]

Pope John Paul II is breathing on his own and is not suffering from pneumonia.


Yes, very good news.

[GreenHornet]

I've gone over and helped people fill out "Advanced Directives" which are basically a list of things a person might want done or not want done if they are in a grave situation. In my state, at the hospitals I've worked at, they are quite specific, such as, "If I cannot swallow, I'd like a feeding tube put in" check yes or no; and "I want every effort to resuscitate me, if there is a possibility I may recover meaningful life" check yes or now. Elsewhere, you can write what you consider meaningful life to be. Those are just examples. Another "If I have severe respiratory distress and require a ventilator to continue living, I want the procedure done" check yes or no. Actually, I think everyone should have an advanced directive with medical durable power of attorney given to someone who will make for you the decisions you want made, should you be unable to communicate. Then, give a copy to that person, to your doctor, to your priest, rabbi or clergyman, and take one with you if you go to the hospital.

After reading your explanation, it makes more sense to me. I was interpreting the term "elective procedure", as used by the Vatican spokesman, as something that was optional, but not absolutely necessary. Thanks for the insight you've provided.