Right when we thought we had problems

[Dr. Vaughn]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,359304,00.html

I cannot begin to imagine this kind of life.. Oh God help me never to complain

[Pressing-On]

I'm afraid to click the link. You have "restricted" by your Avatar! :toofunny

[Ron]

That is sad!

[Dr. Vaughn]

trust me Pressing-On.. discrimination is anywhere you go... no different here

[DanielR]

I can't imagine life in that machine for 58 years.

[Kay B]

I'm afraid to click the link. You have "restricted" by your Avatar! :toofunny

I did click PO. Didn't see the restricted .lol It is sad but an amazing story of a brave lady.

[Pressing-On]

I did click PO. Didn't see the restricted .lol It is sad but an amazing story of a brave lady.

Wow, it was an amazing story!!!

[CC1]

This was on the local news last night. I think it was one of the Dr.'s they were interviewing that said she had an incredibly positive view of people and life as the only people she had ever met herself were loving, caring, and kind to her.

She was not supposed to live past puberty so it is a pretty amazing story.

[chosenbyone]

It was hard for me to imagine that she endured all those years confined to that iron lung. It certainly made me keenly aware of how blessed I have been in this life.

Thanks for sharing the story with us this morning.

[chosenbyone]

I'm afraid to click the link. You have "restricted" by your Avatar! :toofunny

:smack

[bkstokes]

What does restricted under the avatar mean?

[CC1]

What does restricted under the avatar mean?

He can only drive with an adult in the car.:happydance

[bkstokes]

He can only drive with an adult in the car.:happydance

:toofunny

[DividedThigh]

He can only drive with an adult in the car.:happydance

now thats funny, dt:boxing

[Rico]

What does restricted under the avatar mean?

I was wondering the same thing myself. It obviously doesn't mean he can't post as much as he wants, judging by the number of posts he's made since coming here.

[Sister Alvear]

sad but an amazing story...I showed it yesterday to some of my kids.

[Rico]

I don't know if anyone else is thinking along the same lines, but, after reading about this lady, I thought about the right to die battle that is going on in this country right now. The article gave me the impression this lady wanted to live as full a life as possible given her circumstances, but what if her desire had been to have the machine shut off so she could die?

An iron lung is a form of life support. On other forms of life support, the next of kin has the right to have the equipment disconnected. In those cases the person on life support is unconcious, but what if someone who is conscious wants to have the machinery shut off? Should that be considered suicide? Comments anyone?

[steve p]

sad but an amazing story...I showed it yesterday to some of my kids.

Dianne was definately one of Gods special people. She blessed people whenever they visited her. One of her favorite things were scarves that were placed around her neck at the opening of the iron lung. An amazing lady, and an amazing testimony. Her favorite song was Amazing Grace. Her family is a testimony to how famlies should be. Loving, caring and always faithful...just like our Father.
Dianne will be missed in our community......she was an inspiration!

Blessings to all.....

[Dr. Vaughn]

Bro. Steve, did you know her personally?

[Rico]

I don't know if anyone else is thinking along the same lines, but, after reading about this lady, I thought about the right to die battle that is going on in this country right now. The article gave me the impression this lady wanted to live as full a life as possible given her circumstances, but what if her desire had been to have the machine shut off so she could die?

An iron lung is a form of life support. On other forms of life support, the next of kin has the right to have the equipment disconnected. In those cases the person on life support is unconcious, but what if someone who is conscious wants to have the machinery shut off? Should that be considered suicide? Comments anyone?

On second thought, I think I am going to start a separate thread to discuss the right to die issue.

[steve p]

Bro. Steve, did you know her personally?

I had been to fund raisers for her. I always wanted to meet her...but...like many things...I would always put that off until tomorrow....unfortunately, tomorrow has passed. Makes me think of the things I need to do TODAY!

Blessings

[Dead eye]

I looked at the photos and read the article. It kind of reminded me of a certain dependant on church (cough' apostolic) situation folks find themselves in.