Heart-wrenching Decisions (poem) by E T Waldron on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on November 15, 2008

Never an easy decision. Well said ET.

Reviewed on November 9, 2008

this very type of decision was mine to wrestle with -- not quite one year ago -- the turmoil I went through was gut wrenching and soul searching -- I pray I will not have to be compelled to do it again -- my heart and prayers go out to your neighbor -- peace and love to you my dear friend -- JMW

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on November 5, 2008

..... I can't imagine..may God give her strength, as well as family and friends.... sure puts life in perspective!
Love, Christine

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 5, 2008

One of the worst decisions any human being ever has to make concerning someone they love. And a living will is definitely the way to express one's desires to our loved ones.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on November 5, 2008

I am a donor, and specifically told that if life can be sustained only by tubes, machines and electronic gadges (my mind I think is long gone a long time ago) to switch off the plug, take everything there is to save as many lives as possible and burn the rest with the ashes to spread on the Arlington lawn (let the rain take me down there)
That desition will make easy to doctors, family and friends to do what I wish, to die with my dignity intact and help someone before the big final Marine's oorah! ! !

Georg

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

I've had to make an important decision about several pets. I cannot imagine having to decide about a person. Your words make me feel the weight she wears on her shoulders. Sad. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Stuart McCallum

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Your deep and undeniably sad poem has brought the vulnerability of every ones life to the fore. One of the hardest decisions to ever have to make....I wish you friend strength and courage as she will know when the time is right.

A very hard piece to write and you captured the true feeling perfectly.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

tough decision--well written

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

a living will is the key ... a decision that should be made by the individual before finding himself/herself in such a situation ...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Cruel, but cruelty comes to those who are due.

Ron

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

It is a hard question to answer... Last night my husband spent three hours in the ER because of anaphalactic shock. While he has had severe allergic reactions in the past, last night was the first time I have ever had to take him to the hospital so that he could breathe... Scary night! It sure made me realize how unprepared I am for him to die!!

Cryssa

Reviewed by Roger Ochs

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

You pose questions with style and grace.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Dear Eileen,

You write with such incredible depth and poetic precision - you are in my prayers!

Hugs and blessings,

Lance

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

This hits close to home . . . There is a man I know whi I believe murdered his wife with the doctor's permission . . . I had just spoke to her one day and a week later she was in the hospital and he told them to not try to help her . . . To let her go . . . Haven't spoken to him since . . . I understand the thought behind that . . . I do not want to linger either, but I would appreciate at least a month or two before the plug is pulled . . . give me that much . . .

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

At times such as this it is always God who has the final say. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend as this is not easy....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

What a hard decision to make!!! By pulling the plug means everything is so final, and can never be reversed to change. By not pulling the plug is restoring hope that perhaps a miracle would happen. And yes, miracles DO happen everyday in the medical field that even the top doctors are puzzled by the existence. Only God can decide when to call a person home!!!!!

A very gut-wrenching write, but very thought-provoking. I can feel a lot of pain from the author.

Sandie Angel :o(

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Oh my what a heartwrenching write. Feel the depth of pain and agony. So well written as only you could have done. Spendid emotional write. Love and hugs, Bonnie (sent you a message)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Gutwrenching, indeed. Can't bear to watch them suffer, praying for a miracle that may or may not happen: but if the plug is pulled, who's to say? Decision best left up to God. A tough one to read today, Eileen, but very well penned. :(

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

My daddy had to make this decision on my mom when she had complications following open heart surgery; it liked to have killed him! No family should ever have to make this decision! Heartwrenching indeed! Yes.

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >Tears! <

You are still in my prayers!

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

heartwrenching indeed, the decisions we have to make - well told Eileen xx