Last week was a tough one as a few days previously my 97 year old Dad decided to stop taking treatments for a condition which would hasten death. Being that he was completely lucid, the decision showed great courage and a desire to face his demise on his own terms. Two of my sisters, one of my nieces, and my daughter who is an orthopedic surgeon were all there to help my Dad’s partner during the process. I called in, but as the week went on and his ability to speak deserted him, I would have to rely on reports of his non-verbal responses to my conversations with him.
Keeping On While Facing Loss
Keeping On While Facing Loss
Keeping On While Facing Loss
Last week was a tough one as a few days previously my 97 year old Dad decided to stop taking treatments for a condition which would hasten death. Being that he was completely lucid, the decision showed great courage and a desire to face his demise on his own terms. Two of my sisters, one of my nieces, and my daughter who is an orthopedic surgeon were all there to help my Dad’s partner during the process. I called in, but as the week went on and his ability to speak deserted him, I would have to rely on reports of his non-verbal responses to my conversations with him.