I don't know if you have heard the story of Baby Joseph in Canada. He is in a vegetative state with an incurable neurological disease. He is being kept alive with a breathing tube and ventilator. You can read the story here: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02/24/canadian-family-life-support-battle-denied-request-hospital-transfer/?test=latestnews.
The courts have ordered his breathing tube removed. His parents are fighting tooth and nail to keep that from happening. I do not know how they feel, but I have a good idea. My daughter was on a ventilator when she was born 13 weeks premature.
The parents want the hospital to insert a tracheostomy so that they may take their son home to spend his last days or hours with them surrounded by love. The hospital refuses saying that it would cause pain to the baby. I am no expert, but I believe that removing the tube and allowing him to slowly suffocate would probably cause some pain.
I support these parents and hope and pray that they get to take their son home and have some measure of peace and dignity during the little time he has left on this earth. If you have children, give them a hug and kiss and remember to thank God for them daily. And please hold this family in your prayers.
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