Posted on 09/30/2007 10:01:27 AM PDT by wagglebee
I would never judge this woman. This decision is between her and God.
That said, this whole story is creepy. The people there “helping” her die on schedule. That’s sick.
This makes me sick. The end of her life is similar to what I went through with my mom for several days (in a coma and breathing) a little under a year ago. Unfortunately, it wasn’t what my mom wanted, but the cancer had its mind of its own.
I don’t think God is going to think as harshly about her as the people on this thread do. He is after all a forgiving and merciful God.
Yes He is, but that doesn't mean He wants us to condone sin.
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Answer: She went straight to Hell, as will the rest of the crowd pushing the agenda of the death-culture.
This is a very disturbing article, to put it mildly. The way it was written, almost like a romantic story. It made my stomach turn. Wouldn’t we all love to just go so sleep and not wake up when it’s our time to die. The whole “death party” was creepy. Okay, I’m going to sleep now. One last hug line everyone! *shudder*
What is most disturbing is that this pro-death rant is a news article, not an editorial.
can you explain this term to me?
I truly would like to think that my last day on earth would be filled with family and friends gathered round, good memories and good food, laughter and tears, doing just what I wanted to do in my last hours, a celebration of my life.
I don’t think death is a terrible thing. I think there are a lot worse alternatives, and being in unimaginable pain, unable to swallow or perhaps to communicate, or being doped up to the eyeballs for months isn’t something I’d choose. I lost my dad 2 years ago. I so wish his last day had been like this. He was hospitalized and I went up to visit him, hooked up to every machine imaginable, unable to lay down or sleep, to rest comfortably, to talk very well because of the pain. Surrounded by strangers, tubes, catheters, machines making beeps and blips every second, the hustle and bustle in the hall, people coming in and out monitoring this and that.
I remember looking back at him through the door and seeing his very blue eyes smiling back at me. I said “See you tomorrow, and I’ll bring the boys.” I never dreamed I’d never see him again, or that that would be my last time to talk to him or hug him. I also regret that he died the next morning surrounded by strangers. I didn’t think it would happen that soon. I’ll always regret that.
If I could have spent a last whole day with him? I’d give anything to have had a whole day to sit with him and talk and remember, to hold him as he slowly slipped away. I wouldn’t think it a terrible thing but rather one very good, last day. I’d choose that kind of last day for myself if I had to.
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But, but, that's different!!!
/sarcasm
Y’all did the right thing.God doesn’t require we suffer with a terminal illness if there is no hope around the horizon.
If it WAS the wrong decision,I will let God judge me and ONLY God.
One of the greatest blessings I have received since I was born again in the mid-90's was the loss of the fear of death. You know you will see your lovely daughter again. And all the pain and the tears will be wiped away.
Oddly enough, it is very common for those who are ill to have a burst of energy, or a very good day right before they expire. I hear that a lot. “he had such a wonderful and productive day yesterday” Not such a bad thing if you ask me.
“Answer: She went straight to Hell, as will the rest of the crowd pushing the agenda of the death-culture.”
Wow, you must have a direct line to God himself.
Dying with dignity means that you don't have to do so while in agony ....suffering and alone.......encompassing the belief that your life is worthy enough to honor those last precious moments you might have with your loved ones.
Sure beats 13 days of being starved and dehydrated to death on National TV like poor Terri Schiavo!
Who’s coming up with the lyrics of “Let me die my way”?
Choice is always the mantra of the pro-deathers.
Amazing: most of the pro-deathers believe there is no after life; yet they are also lobbying for killing the newest created human beings(aka embryos) to keep them alive.
Go figure??
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