This is not a pity post
Sep. 19th, 2005 08:54 pmWell the call I have expected for the last 4 months has finally come.
My stepdad died last night. He was diagnosed a little over a year ago.
He decided then that he was going to refuse treatment. ( This was his second
round with throat cancer ) We all agreed with his decision. He died at home
and with as much peace as possible.
This releases my mom from 5 years of constant care taking. It leaves us with sadness,
but a huge sense of relief. And a surprising amount of comfort.
I can only hope that when I am faced with that kind of decision I can cope with it
half as much grace as Charlie did .
Suenix
I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) - Stevie Wonder
My stepdad died last night. He was diagnosed a little over a year ago.
He decided then that he was going to refuse treatment. ( This was his second
round with throat cancer ) We all agreed with his decision. He died at home
and with as much peace as possible.
This releases my mom from 5 years of constant care taking. It leaves us with sadness,
but a huge sense of relief. And a surprising amount of comfort.
I can only hope that when I am faced with that kind of decision I can cope with it
half as much grace as Charlie did .
Suenix
