My leukemia's back.

[Alaskan]

My concern is that Dh is a "don't rock the boat" type mentality, and would never advocate for me. On the occasions I've had to advocate for myself, he's sided against me. After all, they're the professional with the medical training, not me, so I need to be quiet, and cooperate. Sheesh!

That is when you fill out the advance directive in a very clear and thorough manner. Maybe find a friend to label as decision maker.

 

[N F C]

Good morning Team Rachel, hope everyone has a good one

 

[lazy gardener]

My concern is that Dh is a "don't rock the boat" type mentality, and would never advocate for me. On the occasions I've had to advocate for myself, he's sided against me. After all, they're the professional with the medical training, not me, so I need to be quiet, and cooperate. Sheesh!

That's tough. With friends like that....

That is when you fill out the advance directive in a very clear and thorough manner. Maybe find a friend to label as decision maker.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Debby, and all of Team Rachel.

 

[getaclue]

Good morning Team Rachel!

 

[Blooie]

Good morning Team Rachel!

 

[bruceha2000]

When my mother was dying from cancer, they gave her morphine tablets. She refused to take them because she was afraid she would become addicted. I loved my mom but, she was kinda ditzy .
When I was pg. I found out I was 0-neg. My mother said I must have gotten it from my uncle. Actually she had no idea what 0-neg.referred to.

Perhaps your uncle had a negative outlook on life

Oxycodone was developed precisely for the purpose of pain relief in end of life situations where addiction was not going to be an issue. Too bad your mother didn't understand that addiction to morphine wouldn't be an issue for her. Hopefully she wasn't in too much pain.

 

[Blooie]

Wow. Just wow! Found scribbled on the back of an envelope in my sister's belongings.

"Dear Father,
Today I'm going to make mistakes. Help me acknowledge and correct them. I'm going to make decisions. Help me make the right ones and honestly face the consequences if they turn out to be wrong. I will become angry. Help me diffuse that anger. The pain is going to be overwhelming at times. Help me stay on top of it. The fears are going to be strong. Help me overcome them.
I didn't expect to have this day, Father, but You gave it to me anyway. Don't let me waste it. And should today turn out to be the end of my earthly life, support and comfort my family the way they have supported and comforted me.

Your loving and grateful daughter,
Linda"

 

[N F C]

Wow. Just wow! Found scribbled on the back of an envelope in my sister's belongings.

"Dear Father,
Today I'm going to make mistakes. Help me acknowledge and correct them. I'm going to make decisions. Help me make the right ones and honestly face the consequences if they turn out to wrong. I will become angry. Help me diffuse that anger. The pain is going to be overwhelming at times. Help me stay on top of it. The fears are going to be strong. Help me overcome them.
I didn't expect to have this day, Father, but You gave it to me anyway. Don't let me waste it. And should today turn out to be the end of my earthly life, support and comfort my family the way they have supported and comforted me.

Your loving and grateful daughter,
Linda"

What a wonderful 'gift' to find Blooie. That's something I would treasure.

 

[Blooie]

What a wonderful 'gift' to find Blooie. That's something I would treasure.

We all will, Debby!