Sunday, November 3, 2013

Trifextra challenge Ninety-two, Farewell

It was actually the 20th of February that this scene played out

Trifextra: Week Ninety-Two
Trifextra: Week Ninety-Two
Trifextra challenge

"It is the first day of November and so, today, someone will die."

Not a slow and lingering death, swift and merciful at his behest.
"He'll feel no pain?"
"None, he's on a morphine drip."
"Disconnect all life support."
They pull the plug on my father
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8 comments:

  1. Valerie BoersmaNovember 3, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Oh my heart. This is so poignant and powerful. Well done!

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  2. TrifectaNovember 3, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    That packs a wallop. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for linking up.

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    1. Bud ScottNovember 3, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      Thanks, it helps to write about it. Even only 33 words.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Oh. My. Morphine doesn't make the decision any easier.

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    1. Bud ScottNovember 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Nope it doesn't but he knew I'd make the right decision, His advanced health care directive stated "No Heroic Measures", and that all it would have been.

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  4. AtreyeeNovember 3, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    This is the hardest -to let go!I have been there & it broke my heart though we knew there was no hope but to give that consent to withdraw the high end drugs which were making life possible-never want to be there ever!A poignant take on the prompt.

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  5. kymmNovember 4, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Pow. The hardest decision ever.
    Very sorry for your loss, Bud.

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