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Post by bxjetfan on May 14, 2017 21:12:22 GMT -5
read about them here: www.alllaw.com/articles/wills_and_trusts/article7.aspyou can download the form for free if you google living will. My sister in law suffered a series of strokes a few weeks ago and never recovered. It looks like she is going to die tonight or tomorrow. She never made her wishes known and it has really turned ugly. People that have known each other 50 years won't ever be talking again when this is all over. For your spouse, your kids and siblings please sit down this week and talk with your spouse about what you want done if an end of life situation occurs. Then sit your kids down and tell them what you've decided. Talk with them and tell them why you have reached your decision. If they disagree that's ok but ask them to respect your decision. Then call your family and tell your siblings. Your parents too if they are still around. Ask them all to also fill out a living will. This is turning into an ugly situation because this subject was never discussed beforehand. Don't put your family thru this, it blows. Oh, and some Drs really suck.
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Post by Warfish on May 14, 2017 22:13:22 GMT -5
Sorry for what you're going through mate.
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Post by crossfire on May 15, 2017 5:49:38 GMT -5
Man that sucks. Sorry to hear.
I really have to update my will.
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Post by Raoul Duke on May 15, 2017 6:30:35 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that buddy.
I'm bracing myself for when my father passes. Besides losing him, I'm sure it'll turn into a shitstorm..
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Post by Ff2 on May 15, 2017 8:39:55 GMT -5
Sorry for your situation. I've seen families come together at the end to create a supportive situation for each other and I've seen the opposite. It's disheartening to say the least.
Yes, put things in writing. Now, not "later."
And doctors, yeah a few suck, most are amazing in my experience.
Let's face it, nurses hold the system together.
I hope you situation improves,
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2017 9:06:19 GMT -5
Thoughts and well wishes for your challenging situation. Thank you for posting. It is something which has been on my mind to do in the recent months. Guess I should get off my ass and actually do it.
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Post by tkasper01 on May 15, 2017 11:41:36 GMT -5
Sorry for your situation. I've seen families come together at the end to create a supportive situation for each other and I've seen the opposite. It's disheartening to say the least. Yes, put things in writing. Now, not "later." And doctors, yeah a few suck, most are amazing in my experience. Let's face it, nurses hold the system together.I hope you situation improves, And get shit on everyday by the Ahole Doc who has no clue what they are doing but will not admit it. Wifene has been an RN for close to 30 years now. He pharmacology knowledge has saved more than a dozen kids in her time. Doc's prescribe the wrong stuff regularly or the wrong amount of the right stuff. Some are thankful others get nasty. My wife and I have taken care of this stuff. The house is in a trust. This way it is shielded from Medicaid/Medicare should we need any kind of support, takes three years to clear. We also put some cash in there as well. The fucking gubbermint will take everything you have if you let them. Living will is a must or my wife, the RN, will keep me alive on a machine for ever. I do not want to live like that.
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Post by bxjetfan on May 15, 2017 12:17:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind wishes guys. She passed away today about 11:00. She loved corny jokes and snacks. I'm gonna miss her.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2017 12:22:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind wishes guys. She passed away today about 11:00. She loved corny jokes and snacks. I'm gonna miss her. Condolences.
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Post by JStokes on May 15, 2017 13:31:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind wishes guys. She passed away today about 11:00. She loved corny jokes and snacks. I'm gonna miss her. Damn, just read the first post and now this. That truly sucks. RIP. Maybe too soon, but did she like ALL snacks or just corn-based ones? _
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Post by Big L on May 15, 2017 13:34:13 GMT -5
Corny jokes and snacks...... what was her user name here?
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Post by Harrier on May 15, 2017 13:38:38 GMT -5
Sorry.
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Post by Ff2 on May 15, 2017 13:39:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind wishes guys. She passed away today about 11:00. She loved corny jokes and snacks. I'm gonna miss her. Sorry to hear. Hope you are OK.
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Post by Trades on May 15, 2017 13:48:08 GMT -5
My condolences and you are giving very good advice. My mom died way to young and never even thought it was necessary at that point in her life. You never know.
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Post by 2milehighJet on May 15, 2017 14:39:51 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences. But thank you for the advice.
I'm at the point now, and honestly should have done this a few years back.
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