Room Service
Preparing for death25 total reviews
Comment from Lovinia
Hi Echo
Expertly written and with an excellent social statement. You've written a note full of love and explanation. everything so well considered and yes, I agree a great gift to leave affairs in order and no further stress added to their grieving. I love the last line which expresses exactly how you feel and you ended your life the way you wanted.
A touching tribute to the children of this narrator, written with intelligence and compassion for those left behind. I'm so pleased she enjoyed a farewell evening of her choice and left this world peacefully. A great entry for the contest with good social statements and awareness that sometimes suicide can be for the best, as well as heart-felt and deeply moving. Really so much said in this short note. I wish you the best of luck. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2015
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Hi Echo
Expertly written and with an excellent social statement. You've written a note full of love and explanation. everything so well considered and yes, I agree a great gift to leave affairs in order and no further stress added to their grieving. I love the last line which expresses exactly how you feel and you ended your life the way you wanted.
A touching tribute to the children of this narrator, written with intelligence and compassion for those left behind. I'm so pleased she enjoyed a farewell evening of her choice and left this world peacefully. A great entry for the contest with good social statements and awareness that sometimes suicide can be for the best, as well as heart-felt and deeply moving. Really so much said in this short note. I wish you the best of luck. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
Comment Written 18-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2015
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As the population ages, there will be more conversation about euthanasia and in most circumstances, I think the right to life and death will be honoured, Thanks for reading.
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I wholeheartedly agree. Strange how we put helpless animals out of their suffering as human kindness.
Your note highlights the dignity of choice. L xoxo
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You are so right, Echo. I have put all my affairs in order, everything paid up, and nice and easy for dealing with my things. I think the law should be changed and we should be allowed to have a dignified death, not one that I am seeing all too often now. Far better for the person in pain and for the family forced to watch and not be able to help. Good luck in the contest, my friend. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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You are so right, Echo. I have put all my affairs in order, everything paid up, and nice and easy for dealing with my things. I think the law should be changed and we should be allowed to have a dignified death, not one that I am seeing all too often now. Far better for the person in pain and for the family forced to watch and not be able to help. Good luck in the contest, my friend. :) Sandra
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you, especially for understanding the unwept details,
Comment from K. Lorraine
This was an excellent example (I don't believe in suicide) of a suicide letter.
The message was clear and concise...
I agree with you in the author's notes,"Having our affairs in order, and leaving no surprises, is a gift to those we love."
My husband and I have done exactly this...
I think your entry is the best so far...
The others just don't have the flavor of being a note or a letter.
Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-May-2015
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This was an excellent example (I don't believe in suicide) of a suicide letter.
The message was clear and concise...
I agree with you in the author's notes,"Having our affairs in order, and leaving no surprises, is a gift to those we love."
My husband and I have done exactly this...
I think your entry is the best so far...
The others just don't have the flavor of being a note or a letter.
Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 29-May-2015
reply by the author on 29-May-2015
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Thank you. The prompt really didn't require that we believe in suicide, but I do believe that in cases of terminally ill patients in a great deal of pain it should be an option.
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I understand... I just threw that in as a personal comment that "I" don't believe in suicide. The prompt didn't state that you needed to believe in order to enter. I'd have to think about the difference if you were terminally ill, but I doubt it would make a difference. God gives life and HE takes away in HIS time and according to HIS WILL. Take care and have a good day. K. Lorraine
Comment from Dom G Robles
What a nice way of saying goodbye. I loved it. In times of distress, I had thought of this several times before. But because I was born a Christian and believed in the teachings of the bible, it was some kind of a hindrance. But I had often thought some States in America where one could go and where that State allows choice of death, termed sometimes, as "Dignity of dying." My better senses tell me, however, that doing so, is against the law of God and (if it is indeed true that there is life after death) I may end up in hell. But, I think, the lady in your story made a point. My only problem there is if the lady (mother) ends up in "vegetable" state where she maybe considered alive, then the duty of pulling the plug lies in the children. That made it complicated. For, I believe not any of the children is willing to pull the plug. That is tantamount of murder as I see it. And so I am confused. At any rate, you have made a very dignified article. Thanks for sharing, Ingrid. My trusted niece has all the things she has to do when I am gone. Just like the mother in your story. Thanks for sharing. Dom
reply by the author on 29-May-2015
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What a nice way of saying goodbye. I loved it. In times of distress, I had thought of this several times before. But because I was born a Christian and believed in the teachings of the bible, it was some kind of a hindrance. But I had often thought some States in America where one could go and where that State allows choice of death, termed sometimes, as "Dignity of dying." My better senses tell me, however, that doing so, is against the law of God and (if it is indeed true that there is life after death) I may end up in hell. But, I think, the lady in your story made a point. My only problem there is if the lady (mother) ends up in "vegetable" state where she maybe considered alive, then the duty of pulling the plug lies in the children. That made it complicated. For, I believe not any of the children is willing to pull the plug. That is tantamount of murder as I see it. And so I am confused. At any rate, you have made a very dignified article. Thanks for sharing, Ingrid. My trusted niece has all the things she has to do when I am gone. Just like the mother in your story. Thanks for sharing. Dom
Comment Written 29-May-2015
reply by the author on 29-May-2015
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Thank you for the stars and sharing your thoughts. When people have strong religious beliefs, it is possible they take suffering better and consider it God's will. Becoming a vegetable IS A VERY REAL WORRY. The person is better off with medically assisted suicide in terminal cases only. and I'd rather make the choice when I've had enough.
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Thank you you for the endearing thoughts. It widened my sense of emotion and horizon. Dom
Comment from petalangela
Omg this is too close to my walk in life for me to bear
Suicide is not a cowards way out it is sometimes the only way we can become in our minds a burden all all the we don't mind comments are so hollow
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Omg this is too close to my walk in life for me to bear
Suicide is not a cowards way out it is sometimes the only way we can become in our minds a burden all all the we don't mind comments are so hollow
Comment Written 28-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Don't make this decision until you are totally certain you are finished living. Seriously...
Comment from Curly Girly
Suicide notes are never nice, but I found yours quite entertaining. How nice! (if one can dare say such a thing). Well, I seriously wonder if anyone has ever read a note like this.
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Suicide notes are never nice, but I found yours quite entertaining. How nice! (if one can dare say such a thing). Well, I seriously wonder if anyone has ever read a note like this.
Comment Written 28-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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thank you.
Comment from country ranch writer
most policies don't cover suicide so that doesn't help them in the end of your life. If you have something of value share it with those you want to have it when you are gone because some get greedy and the intended never receive it
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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most policies don't cover suicide so that doesn't help them in the end of your life. If you have something of value share it with those you want to have it when you are gone because some get greedy and the intended never receive it
Comment Written 27-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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'I cancelled my insurance policy after I looked at my assets, deciding I could use the redemption value more in my old age than I cared to carry for $3K per year. I knew full well that I deprived my son of $200K with which to lighten the load, but quite frankly, I didn't care. He is going to get several hundred thousand anyway...a free ride for him has ceased to be my reason to live. And I doubt, in a chronically ill, suffering person, that insurance would be a reason the continue to suffer, but I get your point. Thanks.
Comment from Eternal Muse
Superbly written, Ingrid, with elegance, class and wit. And word economy - you managed to deliver a classic in less than 300 words. I admire this woman's courage and her caring for her children. She wanted to spare them the shock of finding her body. That being said, someone had to find it. I pity the poor hotel maid that was hit head on with what those children were spared (LOL). I loved how she made it so convenient for the kids - affairs in order, all financial documents in the proper folders, even the partying note to each child.
A superb description of her last night of luxury:
"...Hyatt Regency Hotel where I spent my last night. In the lap of luxury, I allowed myself to order an exquisite bottle of wine, a steak dinner, a meal I haven't been permitted in years, and a calorie-drenched dessert."
Your last line made me think of my mom who I lost eight years ago.
A beauty. This will be hard to beat.
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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Superbly written, Ingrid, with elegance, class and wit. And word economy - you managed to deliver a classic in less than 300 words. I admire this woman's courage and her caring for her children. She wanted to spare them the shock of finding her body. That being said, someone had to find it. I pity the poor hotel maid that was hit head on with what those children were spared (LOL). I loved how she made it so convenient for the kids - affairs in order, all financial documents in the proper folders, even the partying note to each child.
A superb description of her last night of luxury:
"...Hyatt Regency Hotel where I spent my last night. In the lap of luxury, I allowed myself to order an exquisite bottle of wine, a steak dinner, a meal I haven't been permitted in years, and a calorie-drenched dessert."
Your last line made me think of my mom who I lost eight years ago.
A beauty. This will be hard to beat.
Comment Written 27-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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thanks... especially for the understanding and the stars.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, Ingrid, if I were going to "check myself out", then this would be the way I'd want to go about it. First and foremost, she made sure her children knew that she did not suffer in any way. That alone would lift a huge burden of any caring child's shoulders.
Second, she had all of the arrangements taken care of in advance, assuming that the shock of her suicide would be enough for all of her kids to handle, I'm sure.
Last, but certainly not least, she told them all how much she loved them all, and that she'd felt honored to have been their mother.
Given my personal convictions, I could never take my own life. However, I can certainly understand how chronic pain and heartache can cause someone to do so.
Good luck to you in the contest, my friend. ~Dean
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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Well, Ingrid, if I were going to "check myself out", then this would be the way I'd want to go about it. First and foremost, she made sure her children knew that she did not suffer in any way. That alone would lift a huge burden of any caring child's shoulders.
Second, she had all of the arrangements taken care of in advance, assuming that the shock of her suicide would be enough for all of her kids to handle, I'm sure.
Last, but certainly not least, she told them all how much she loved them all, and that she'd felt honored to have been their mother.
Given my personal convictions, I could never take my own life. However, I can certainly understand how chronic pain and heartache can cause someone to do so.
Good luck to you in the contest, my friend. ~Dean
Comment Written 27-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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I tried to infuse sustaining love into this prompt, not milk the emotional blackmail that sometimes comes along with the 'why did she kill herself? I think this reflects how I wish I could feel, but doubt that I fully do. Thanks.
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You're welcome.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
This story is so well written that it seems real. I was thinking of calling 911 for you. Seriously, this is a great story. I haven't read the others in the contest, but I can tell you, this really stands out. Good luck,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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This story is so well written that it seems real. I was thinking of calling 911 for you. Seriously, this is a great story. I haven't read the others in the contest, but I can tell you, this really stands out. Good luck,
Rhonda
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Thank you for your very kind words. A difficult prompt in that I didn't want to evoke pathos, and self-pity.
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And you achieved that. I never would have attempted it! I would have gone for a tear jerker. Yours had a certain sad element, but more was uplifting.
