Philosphically, I always feel we come into this world the same way but leave in so many different ways and, surely, the easiest way is to leave life's stage rapidly and painlessly. Sadly, that is not an option or what happens to many or, perhaps, most of us.

Petr, I have been through some of your problems with a relative at a much younger age. Happily, the doctors always included her in any conversation and decisions.   I found that she, and I suspect your father ---who seems like a strong person---would be the best one to make any choices. A living will is a good thing to have but is really of import when a person is incapable of rational thinking. That is, surely, not your case.

Much hope for the "right" choices and also for a lifting of any feelings of indecesion or guilt.


Bill Hahn