Comments on: Home for Easter

By: Sharon W

Sharon W — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:44:10 +0000

What an awesome life partner you are to Lecretia, Matt. So glad she has someone like you.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 06:23:38 +0000

From Canada: Our thoughts go out to all of you fighting the fight. To everyone who has made this decision & to those who support you, Bless you. It is our fundamental right to choose. Love & Hugs,

By: Vivienne Kearns

Vivienne Kearns — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:38:50 +0000

I am behind you 100%. I have a father suffering from Parkinsons who has been in my care for 12 years and I lost my mother three years ago to lung disease, further I have watched my partner endure successfully treatment for cancer of the larynx, not to say that’s entirely over. Losing one’s dignity is horrific, suffering insurmountable pain is unbearable for the sufferer and for their loved ones. I believe my mother’s death was assisted within ACH, what I didn’t know was that with the drugs administered not only would it make her more comfortable but she would no longer be able to communicate therefore a lot remained unexpectedly unsaid, information sadly lacking from ACH!
My mother would support you over and again in your quest and as my father’s disease progresses I am damn sure he would also support you as he continues to lose basic functions and feels humiliated by that.
I hope you are successful in your quest through the court system. You deserve this right, you deserve to preserve your dignity and quality of life. Thank you for your strength and courage, I wish you nothing but the best.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 18:50:25 +0000

I hope Lecretia is feeling better now. Glad you could have a nice dinner out. Fingers crossed the chemo helps!!

By: Anita Palepu

Anita Palepu — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 16:43:15 +0000

Thank you for sharing Matt. Your love and compassion shines through. Thinking of you and Lecretia.

By: Jane Reddiex

Jane Reddiex — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:53:35 +0000

I have started this with no idea of what to write. This must be so incredibly hard for you. I saw my Mum persuaded by doctors to have radiotherapy at the age of 77 so we could have “another 6 months” well that was bullshit and she ended up passing in an undignified fashion in 6 weeks. I hope beyond hope that you are able to have the final days that you want. There must be a better way.
God bless and love you.

By: xiao xia gong

xiao xia gong — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:37:11 +0000

It has brought me to tears because of your tenacity and your courage to live with dignity. In our law school we have had moot topics on the sensitive issues on dying with dignity intact. I am never gonna be the same reading your daily,moments of struggles… I truly hope your success with the application in court. despite my innate of wish of your gracious existence to continue.. you have brought changes in my life and those around me. Life is so precious it has to be lived through dignified grace. Thank you

By: Jennie &Bob Deller

Jennie &Bob Deller — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:22:30 +0000

Reading your blog here in the UK Bob and I would like to send all our love to you both and, of course, the family. What can you do-that says it all and rest assured you are all doing the best for Lecretia. She is an amazing lady as are all of you and we are privileged to have met you. Thinking of you each day.xx

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 08:50:43 +0000

That must have been very difficult to write as you are documenting a decline, however incremental. Respect and love to you both.

By: Mel Morris

Mel Morris — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 08:49:05 +0000

Agree, what else can you do ….close family, good food and talking late into the night. Well done on making the best that you could on the day and thank you for sharing.