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Our Family’s Reality During COVID-19
A fall in February meant an ambulance ride to the hospital for my Mom with fear of a fractured hip. Thankfully, x-rays showed there was no fracture, but extreme pain warranted a hospital stay. After many tests, pokes and prods, a pacemaker was recommended. Low pulse...
Who will speak for you?
As Bill and I contemplate what our ideal end of life situations would be, we realize that whatever we do is not just for us, but most importantly for our children and loved ones. I find myself reflecting on how life invariably moves quickly through stages of child,...
Thank You to the Heroes!
Sometimes a picture says it all. Thank you to our heroes!
Almost Family Ambush at Advanced-Directive Pass, Part 2
Continued from Part 1. Now for the important conclusion to this story! Written By Daniel J. Whitlock, MD Judy A. Whitlock, RN Calmly but firmly we assured them that if we were determined to be brain dead, every attempt would be made by the ICU team to...
Almost Family Ambush at Advanced-Directive Pass, Part 1
“We don’t want to have our lives extended artificially, by machines, other invasive procedures or feeding tubes, if there is no hope to live a vital life,” Judy stated. A simple declarative sentence. How naive we were! Written By Daniel J. Whitlock, MDJudy A....