tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post5910095827633028358..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: Sad end to a bad weekFrances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-7130200865009047452011-01-17T10:02:09.155+00:002011-01-17T10:02:09.155+00:00Thanks, everyone. The sad thing is that all this s...Thanks, everyone. The sad thing is that all this started when he was found unconscious in his own chair at home. If only he hadn't been found...And you're right, Tim. We keep people alive far too long. My children have strict instructions foro me - lots of morphine (lovely!), fluids, but no resusciation*. With three doctors in the family, I hope they'll manage to get it right!<br /><br />*But not yet. Life isn't that bad!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-2624678604281904582011-01-17T08:04:59.988+00:002011-01-17T08:04:59.988+00:00What a terrible situation, Frances. Your very mov...What a terrible situation, Frances. Your very moving posts about him as he was keep his prime alive for a little longer; but as you say, there is only one conclusion and it will be a mercy for everyone when it arrives.<br /><br />It puts society's obsession with longer and longer lives into perspective.Tim Strettonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598897603628943741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-25434074762131240682011-01-17T04:44:09.419+00:002011-01-17T04:44:09.419+00:00Frances - hugs. Hopefully your uncle maintains his...Frances - hugs. Hopefully your uncle maintains his 'world' and their world doesn't intrude too much.<br /><br />lxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744937536946299450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-35298476185803735612011-01-17T00:12:59.928+00:002011-01-17T00:12:59.928+00:00I hope this week gives you more to smile about, Fr...I hope this week gives you more to smile about, Frances. I know this situation with your dear uncle is huge burden on your emotions.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-49312442653550110912011-01-16T22:29:26.499+00:002011-01-16T22:29:26.499+00:00Thanks, Teresa.
Hi, Alis. I think he's past w...Thanks, Teresa.<br /><br />Hi, Alis. I think he's past wanting anything (or knowing what he wants). WhatI want is for him to be allowed to die with what dignity he has left. But each time he becomes ill, They bung him full of antibiotics, and for what? But thanks for the good wishes. I'll write a cheerier post next time!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-25813301426506358612011-01-16T18:53:05.361+00:002011-01-16T18:53:05.361+00:00So sad, Frances xSo sad, Frances xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-21350568460309560592011-01-16T17:43:07.587+00:002011-01-16T17:43:07.587+00:00Frances, it is so desperately sad to see somebody ...Frances, it is so desperately sad to see somebody so reduced from what they were in their prime. I don't suppose he wants it all to go on like this much longer, either. Sorry you've had such a bad week - I hope this one coming up is an improvement.Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.com