Comments on: Hospital Bed

By: Tash Hayward

Tash Hayward — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:46:30 +0000

It’s now been over a year since my Dad passed away after suffering from prostrate cancer and everything that comes with that. Your story has reminded me of Dads end, which was truly special in some ways but also horrific. He suffered. My brother and I, and our stepmother watched, loved and cared. He asked us to end it. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am again motivated to support a change so that we may all have the choice to die with dignity.

By: Ann Read

Ann Read — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:26:02 +0000

To Lecretia in Spirit and to Matt and Family,

Lecretia you were a Blessing to your family and to Humanity. Your courage is inspirational in the face of such adversity and the caring and love of your family for you at this very important time of your lives is a shining beacon for all of the Human race. Your fight will not be in vain. There will now be a momentum within this Country of ours like never before to have the right to choose our ending. Every human being should have that right. Lecretia has shown her deep concern and compassion for Humanity by bringing to our attention her personal fight in our Legal System for a matter so fundamental for us all, the Right to Choose an end to suffering. Thank you Matt and Lecretia for sharing your journey with us all. You have confronted an issue many have not really considered. Thank you so much Beautiful Lady for your compassion. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your ‘Special Angel’ Lecretia.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:49:26 +0000

Sincere and Heartfelt condolences to you all.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

By: Karen C

Karen C — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:26:16 +0000

Matt and family,
My heart weeps for you all, for a battle bravely fought.
Cherish the memories, for they will last forever.
Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out.
Much love to you all.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:32:55 +0000

Have just seen the news that you have been given the court ruling and it will be released tomorrow afternoon. I so hope Lecretia has won her fight for the right to choose. Blessings, Love and light to you both.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:25:43 +0000

Hi Matt. As Lecretia’s end draws ever closer you need to also be assured the love and moral support of a Nation will walk beside you every step of the way and beyond the inevitable. Lecretia is a brave and courageous lady who has been most fortunate to have had you by her side. Your joint decision to share your lives and journey with the world is the ultimate gift to mankind. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. I like many others on here also know what it is to care for and support a loved partner through their end journey. I wish you both peace and comfort for whatever time you may have left together on this earth. Lecretia will leave a legacy that will continue to live on well beyond our lives – The right to choose – A Nation salutes you.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:07:04 +0000

You have made a difference to us all. For once the “choice” is being openly discussed everywhere. Thank you so much xxx arohanui to you both

By: Marge

Marge — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:26:21 +0000

As a 12 year old, I held the hand of someone very close to me everyday, watching them die of brain cancer… The two weeks before passing were horrendous for us both… Please let there be peace and less suffering for everyone who must endure this.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:13:26 +0000

We are all proud of you. What an amazing woman you are…and what an amazing man you chose to share your journey. Thankyou for sharing. Kia kaha. X

By: Colin

Colin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:05:00 +0000

This is a remarkable story. I am a nurse in neurosciences and have seen patients in a comparable situation on many occasions. I wish those against what Lecretia has asked for would recognize the difference between quality and quantity of life. I have had patients’ relatives as if there was anything which could be done to speed things up as their loved one would never have wanted to be in a totally dependent state. I have heard anti assisted end of life suggestions of “terminal sedation” to ensure comfort but not kill the patient. This is simply going to put a patient into the totally dependent state they wish to avoid.
The legalization of assisted death isn’t going to make it compulsory. After all homosexuality and smoking tobacco are legal but you don’t have to do either of them.
The law should be changed. Lecretia’s decision to go to court is courageous. I hope the court grants her the right to make the choice and she gets to hear this.
We have a good palliative care system in NZ but that can’t do everything. People should have the choice Lecretia has asked for.
How about a referendum on assisted death rather than a new flag.