Re: Dying of leukemia - any hope?

From: Robert (projecttoday_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 09/03/04 

Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 10:54:38 -0400

Jerseygirl, in case you didn't see the other thread, mom did pass away.

"Jerseygirl_30" <justforrob@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3771801f.0407162140.3cc6f54b@posting.google.com...
> Robert... I don't know if it was mentioned, but if your Mom is
> coherent now, it is definitely the time to make sure her living will
> is as she wants it. Many people don't think about it, and often the
> family is troubled to decide at a time when too much is going on.
>
> With that said, if you know your mom's wishes, and you can respect
> them... then just enjoy the time you have together, as much as you
> can.
>
> If she is really not much better since you brought her home, then you
> can research and talk to the doctors about homeopathic
> supplementation. The supplements may help her immune system to better
> fight illness off, and hopefully reap the full benefits of the
> medications she has to take.
>
> My last thought... it's not how long you live on this planet, but the
> quality of life while you are living that makes the memories your
> family has of you.
>
> I pray for comfort and peace for your mother and your family.
>
> JG

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