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grumpyolddude · 07-05-2008, 02:50 PM

This subject reaches deeply into ones faith and beliefs. What are the real "quality of life" issues that will effect this sort of decision? They have to be unique to each individual.

I can't imagine, at this stage of my life, any circumstances that would make me not wish to see another day's arrival. But I am in good health, have plenty of stimulation, and still have dreams I am chasing.

What would happen if I were stricken with a debilitating health issue? What if a horrible tragedy deprived me of my most precious loved ones? If my life were reduced to merely existing through my days, would I end up feeling like Ms. Schardt? Even considering these things stops my brain, and I can only sit and shake my head.

In response to the posed question, I can only raise more questions. Who will be my caretaker? What are my living conditions? How active is my life? If some stranger is coming to spoon feed me and clean up my bed pan, that just might break my spirit. If family and friends rally 'round like we have for my mother, age 93, I may opt to try to live forever.

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grumpyolddude Deliberately unfocused Location: Amazon.com and CDBaby	This subject reaches deeply into ones faith and beliefs. What are the real "quality of life" issues that will effect this sort of decision? They have to be unique to each individual. I can't imagine, at this stage of my life, any circumstances that would make me not wish to see another day's arrival. But I am in good health, have plenty of stimulation, and still have dreams I am chasing. What would happen if I were stricken with a debilitating health issue? What if a horrible tragedy deprived me of my most precious loved ones? If my life were reduced to merely existing through my days, would I end up feeling like Ms. Schardt? Even considering these things stops my brain, and I can only sit and shake my head. In response to the posed question, I can only raise more questions. Who will be my caretaker? What are my living conditions? How active is my life? If some stranger is coming to spoon feed me and clean up my bed pan, that just might break my spirit. If family and friends rally 'round like we have for my mother, age 93, I may opt to try to live forever. __________________ "Regret can be a harder pill to swallow than failure .With failure you at least know you gave it a chance..." David Howard Last edited by grumpyolddude; 07-05-2008 at 02:53 PM..