Blue Nettles

I find this case very sad and it makes me angry. It has been heard by 19 judges in six courts and it's been appealed to the Supreme Court three times. Now, the United States President and Congress is involved. I cannot imagine the quality of life for Terri, her husband, and her parents and siblings for the past 15 years. The emotional and financial strain must be awful.

Fewer than one-fourth of Americans have put their end-of-life wishes in writing. The paper work is not difficult or expensive. You need a living will (end of live care), prehospital medical care directive (do not resuscitate), letter to agent (representative), durable health care power of attorney. I know our parents have their paperwork in order, I am begging my siblings and their spouses to get it done. Please don't make anyone guess. Don't rely on expressing your wishes verbally, put it in writing.

Thank you.