Jo, thanks for updating us on your mom. It sounds like her being down here was a very, very good thing for her. It really stabilized her and that is great. It does sound like she really is at a crossroads in terms of her decision. It would be a tough call.
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Originally Posted by JustJo
I also struggle....so many people want to tell me that I'm a good daughter, or so compassionate and giving, or so brave....and I'm not. Believe me....I'm here to tell you. I am doing this because I must....because I have to live with myself and look in the mirror each day for the rest of my life. I joke about "damn ethics"....but that's what it is....the recognition that the right thing needs to be done even if I hate doing it, even if it exhausts me, and even as I grit my teeth and bite my tongue.
I'm never had cancer myself, but I can only imagine that it is the same for many cancer patients....who get through it one step at a time simply because they must. 
Hugs,
Jo |
I know exactly what you mean with the whole "brave" part not fitting for you. I actually was going to respond to Clay's post last night <waving at Clay> to tell her that I would prefer she refrain from calling me a "brave warrior". That isn't how I identify. I am just a guy who got cancer and didn't want to die so hy got treatment. Being called a "brave warrior" makes me quite uncomfortable.
So, Clay, I support you in calling yourself whatever, including brave warrior, if that is how you identify, but I am just a guy who did what had to be done. Please stop calling me something I do not identify with, however, please know I appreciate the sentiment. Thanks.