Sobering
There is something sobering about reading this living will document I have sitting here in front of me. The questions are simple, but the answers are not. In addition to talking to my family, I think I may need to consult a medical professional as well. I want to know exactly what I am answering yes and no to before doing so.
I do think about my death from time to time, but it is in terms of how it will affect those closest to me. So as such I owe it to them to talk about this.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Please do fill out the document, though. Do not leave it to your children or parents to have to sign a DNR for you. The psychological issues of having to allow one’s parent to die are hard to carry, no matter the relationship there was with the parent.
It may be hard, and uncomfortable, but do it now, sort it all long before it needs to be sorted.
My mother’s criteria for quality of life was “as long as I can complete the Sunday New York Times Crossword puzzle, I’m okay” …that doesn’t fly in the medical community.
I know it isn’t easy, but for the sake of your sons, get it all in order. You never know when your time will come.
*hugs*
April 8th, 2008 at 7:49 am
I will sign it. I most certainly do not want to put any of my loved ones in the position of making the choice.
I just need information. I need to talk to a medical professional about the consequences of each choice for my own piece of mind. After that I need to talk to my family about those choices and what they mean. As well as to let them know just why I am choosing this.
April 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
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