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YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT THAT

Posted by Concerned Independent on August 04, 2002 at 13:03:34:

In Reply to: Re: THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE posted by bluemarlin08 on August 02, 2002 at 19:53:52:

My POA's instructions are that if she ever has to fulfill the function, she is to not have me medicated for any ailment, and I can only be given pain medication. I've talked it over with my son (and other close family members), he's aware of my feelings, and the instructions I've given to my POA, even though at his young age he may not fully understand or agree. My point is these are my wishes, not anyone elses. I've been visiting my Mother in the nursing home for 2 years now and I see how people linger. I don't want to, so I've made my wishes known. If those close to me don't abide by my wishes, then they assume the guilt and responsibilty for any change in plans. If they abide by my wishes, their conscious is clear because they did what I asked. I understand when you're dealing with lawyers, the courts, the government, the medical community, funeral directors, etal, things can change and the waters get muddy, just ask Ted Williams family. But I think I've made my wishes clearly known, and preserved the majority of my assets for my heirs, not for long term care.

Follow Ups:

Re: YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT THAT bluemarlin08 17:31:35 08/04/02 (5)
- THAT'S THE TRUTH curator 911 museum.com 18:17:29 08/04/02 (4)
  - Re: THAT'S THE TRUTH Becki Fahle 18:14:27 09/02/02 (0)
  - Re: THAT'S THE TRUTH bluemarlin08 18:32:04 08/04/02 (2)
    - THAT'S NOT WHAT I SAID Dbl. Aaaaaaaack 19:21:26 08/08/02 (1)
      - Re: THAT'S NOT WHAT I SAID sue 03:33:55 10/10/02 (0)

Re: YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT THAT : My POA's instructions are that if she ever has to fulfill the function, she is to not have me medicated for any ailment, and I can only be given pain medication. I've talked it over with my son (and other close family members), he's aware of my feelings, and the instructions I've given to my POA, even though at his young age he may not fully understand or agree. My point is these are my wishes, not anyone elses. I've been visiting my Mother in the nursing home for 2 years now and I see how people linger. I don't want to, so I've made my wishes known. If those close to me don't abide by my wishes, then they assume the guilt and responsibilty for any change in plans. If they abide by my wishes, their conscious is clear because they did what I asked. I understand when you're dealing with lawyers, the courts, the government, the medical community, funeral directors, etal, things can change and the waters get muddy, just ask Ted Williams family. But I think I've made my wishes clearly known, and preserved the majority of my assets for my heirs, not for long term care.

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