wam79
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I have been thinking about the Terri Schiavo case, and all that has been on the news about this. I'm not talking about the politics or who was right and wrong in the case. That's not a topic for CP.
I was wondering why so little was said about how this situation came about. If Terri Schiavo had her wishes written there would have been no controversy. I just want to say to the CP community to think about it. The time to discuss a living will, and what you do or do not want done for you, is when you are feeling ok. Stuff happens and thats why plans need to be made. I don't want my wife to have to make those decisions if I can't for myself. I wouldn't do that to her. We have talked about it and it's writen down. There's copies with my recordsat the HMO and a copy with our important papers. If she has to face that one day at least she will be sure what I want, and can prove it.
I Just felt it needs to be talked about. If you don't have a living will. Talk with the people that you trust. Most hospitals and Insurance plans have accsess to free or inexpensive advice on completing a living will. So many don't do it, but I think it's just as important as life insurance.
Bill
I was wondering why so little was said about how this situation came about. If Terri Schiavo had her wishes written there would have been no controversy. I just want to say to the CP community to think about it. The time to discuss a living will, and what you do or do not want done for you, is when you are feeling ok. Stuff happens and thats why plans need to be made. I don't want my wife to have to make those decisions if I can't for myself. I wouldn't do that to her. We have talked about it and it's writen down. There's copies with my recordsat the HMO and a copy with our important papers. If she has to face that one day at least she will be sure what I want, and can prove it.
I Just felt it needs to be talked about. If you don't have a living will. Talk with the people that you trust. Most hospitals and Insurance plans have accsess to free or inexpensive advice on completing a living will. So many don't do it, but I think it's just as important as life insurance.
Bill