‘Gentle’ kindness

Dear Editor:

RE: Should save lives, March 26. 

I feel the need to respond to Pat Woode’s letter as my mother, in full capacity of thought, decided she was done with this world.

She was 98 years old, had broken her hip and knew that her independence was over. She had led a full life and her husband and friends had all died years before.

The decision to take the MAID (medical assistance in dying) option was discussed as a family. We had all taken this kindness with our beloved pets and knew this next step was the right step for my mother.

With the support of our health care practitioners, we followed my mother’s wishes and watched her fall into the deepest sleep she has ever had before succumbing to her forever sleep. How gentle it was and I will never forget it and I will never regret it!

Carol Radonicich,
East Garafraxa