Heaven Over Hospital

[GMDino]

(06-15-2016, 03:04 PM)BengalHawk62 Wrote: Parents let their 5 year old terminally ill child choose Heaven over going to the hospital for more painful tests and procedures. I couldn't imagine the gut wrenching decisions these parents were making.  Having lost a child of my own 12 years ago this August, these types of stories always tugs at the heart strings.   We lost our daughter to a sudden unfortunate accident at home.  These folks knew this day was coming for their daughter, but I'm sure it doesn't make it any easier on them.  That's just not the way the circle of life is supposed to work.  Parents are not supposed to bury their children. 




http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/14/health/julianna-snow-heaven-over-hospital-death/index.html 




Just wondering what some of your thoughts were on the matter.  Does the child seem a little too young to be making these kinds of decisions?  I don't know?  No parent wants to see their child suffer. 

First:  Sorry for you loss.  I can not imagine that I hope to never have to.

Second:  I can't imagine making these kinds of decisions, but I can fully understand not wanting to see my child suffer anymore.  Same as with anyone who is suffering no matter their age.

Lastly: And this will sound horrible but I don't know how else to say it...they feel better because she went to heaven.  She felt better because she was told she is going to heaven.  I wonder if they would have wanted more testing or hoped more for a cure if they didn't think there was a "better place" after she died?

Beyond that it is a gut wrenching situation for any parent or anyone tasked with such a decision.  Good vibes sent out to all the ones suffering.