---------- > Fra: Marvin Giles <[log in to unmask]> > Til: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> > Emne: The right to choose. > Dato: 2. august 1997 02:10 > > Please know that I am fine and in good fighting > spirit. I intend to be around for a long while yet. *** Hello Marvin, so glad yo hear. > > I have a friend who has MS. > He can no longer walk. > He can not feed , bath, or dress himself. > He can not hold a book to read. > He has lost the will to try. > Today he collapsed over lunch. > His nurse called the ambulance and > they restarted his breathing and got > him going again. He was angry because they > had brought him back. > He can not give voice to his feelings. > So I want to try to do it for him *** Sure - I understand you friend was angry, BUT in my oppinion the nurse did the right - to send for an ambulance- because she is not the one who can decide whom to live or die !!!!!!!!! > > > For Gus, A Friend > > It is time. > I've had a good life, the race has been fun > but now there's to much pain when I run. > The course I've played with gusto and zeal > but now it costs to much to heal. > I've enjoyed the adventures we've had > through the years but more days are > now filled with confinement and fears. > I love you and know that you love me, so; > Allow me to choose my time to go. > > Marvin Giles *** I`m pleased to be one of your friends, Sonia N dk