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TexasBushwhacker

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6. I agree

Reply to Stardust (Reply #5)

Sun Aug 16, 2015, 01:47 PM

Aug 2015

Regarding my mother, it was the hardest and best thing I ever did. It cost me dearly, but I have no regrets. It's like being drafted. It's not something you want to happen, but when it does you serve honorably and to the best of your ability. You also find out who the draft dodgers are in your family!

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I keep hoping Curmudgeoness Aug 2015 #1

Some countries are much more liberal and humane TexasBushwhacker Aug 2015 #2

I wonder if our country will ever be compassionate about right-to-die. It probably won't happen Stardust Aug 2015 #3

Frankly, there may be some push back from TexasBushwhacker Aug 2015 #4

I'm so sorry about your mother--you were wonderful to take care of her Since I live fairly close Stardust Aug 2015 #5

I agree TexasBushwhacker Aug 2015 #6

That is a lovely way to look at it. Curmudgeoness Aug 2015 #7

I'm sure this happens a lot TexasBushwhacker Aug 2015 #9

We were lucky that they gave us the choice. Curmudgeoness Aug 2015 #10

I hope you can move to Oregon if the time is right. Curmudgeoness Aug 2015 #8

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