My dad went into the hospital this past Sunday, he's 81 and he's had a variety of medical conditions wear him down over the last few years not to mention he's been a dialysis patient for the last 13 years. He's done well for a long time but now he's exhausted and they have found a mass on his right lung.
Yesterday he told me that I'm his designated health care proxy and that he wants me to make sure nothing heroic is done to keep him around any longer, just make him comfortable. He says he's tired of tubes and bored with doctors.
I'm not looking forward to explaining this to the rest of the family if it goes in that direction, we'll know next week.
Ted, your post hit home and gave me a little strength for what may be coming, thank you, and my best wishes to your family.
