cinepro Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 I have decided that once I hit age 80, that is it for me. If I get cancer or whatever, I am not going to treat it. Just give me some pain meds to let me go quickly. No need to spend a little extra time on earth feeling like crap from chemo. I'm guessing you're not 79. 3
ERayR Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 I have decided that once I hit age 80, that is it for me. If I get cancer or whatever, I am not going to treat it. Just give me some pain meds to let me go quickly. No need to spend a little extra time on earth feeling like crap from chemo. That is the ultimate test of ones faith. My wife made such a decision. When complications from her diabetes and other problems got to a certain point she refused further hospitalization. At that point we enlisted hospice care and took care of her as best we could. It was not easy but we knew it was what she wanted. One especially bad day I ask her if she wanted to go to the hospital and was rewarded with one of her famous scathing looks. 2
Kenngo1969 Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 That is the ultimate test of ones faith. My wife made such a decision. When complications from her diabetes and other problems got to a certain point she refused further hospitalization. At that point we enlisted hospice care and took care of her as best we could. It was not easy but we knew it was what she wanted. One especially bad day I ask her if she wanted to go to the hospital and was rewarded with one of her famous scathing looks. Your wife sounds like quite a lady. I'm sure it will be quite a reunion.
Kenngo1969 Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Elder Perry has always struck me as the very personification of optimism and cheer. Perhaps the challenges he now faces will test those qualities a bit, but I can't imagine that those challenges will fundamentally alter that approach to life. God bless him and his family and friends. 2
Dgal Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 “Elder Perry has asked that we share his thanks for the prayers and kindness extended to him by Church members and friends. Despite earlier treatments, cancer has spread aggressively to his lungs and beyond. Elder Perry is at home. He will no longer attend meetings, though he is still receiving visits from members of the Quorum of the Twelve, the First Presidency, and close family. He will begin receiving hospice care in the coming days.”Praying for his family. Glad that the Church is being transparent about the status of his health.
ERayR Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Your wife sounds like quite a lady. I'm sure it will be quite a reunion. Well we have numerous stories, that we remember with fondness, about her. And I certainly hope for a a glorious reunion. 1
ERayR Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Elder Perry passed on. :-( I loved his wisdom and will really miss him.
Popular Post halconero Posted May 30, 2015 Popular Post Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.Because of Him: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_S3TI4bYerU Edited May 30, 2015 by halconero 5
Popular Post Jeanne Posted May 30, 2015 Popular Post Posted May 30, 2015 Much love to the Perry family. My husband died in 1998 from thyroid cancer. He found out in August and died the following January. If I may add just one consolation to family and friends...so many people don't get a chance to say goodbye and share all the wonderful things that has made life full .His family gets the time to laugh..share and then say goodbye knowing that he and they are loved. Can't beat that. Much love to all his friends and family. Jeanne 5
carbon dioxide Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Wow that was fast. God be with you til we meet again Elder Perry
St. Bookmark Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I fear that perry will be leaving us soon I really loved meeting him in person a few years ago, what a big man he is
Kenngo1969 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Well we have numerous stories, that we remember with fondness, about her. And I certainly hope for a a glorious reunion.I'm sure you shall have it, Sir. RIP, Elder Perry. Returned With Honor: Good Fight Fought, Course Finished, Faith Kept. 1
Calm Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Wow that was fast. God be with you til we meet again Elder PerryI suspect they didn't announce the seriousness of his illness until it was certain to be close so as to keep the family's privacy as private as possible. Bless his family, it is hard to say goodbye even when one can see their loved one has suffered enough. 1
Rivers Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 That is the ultimate test of ones faith.My wife made such a decision. When complications from her diabetes and other problems got to a certain point she refused further hospitalization. At that point we enlisted hospice care and took care of her as best we could. It was not easy but we knew it was what she wanted. One especially bad day I ask her if she wanted to go to the hospital and was rewarded with one of her famous scathing looks.As someone who works in the healthcare field, I see the hell dying people go through during hospitalizations. I might make the same decision myself.
thesometimesaint Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Prayers and condolences to friends and family. I always liked that big voice of his.
bluebell Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) I suspect they didn't announce the seriousness of his illness until it was certain to be close so as to keep the family's privacy as private as possible. Bless his family, it is hard to say goodbye even when one can see their loved one has suffered enough.We had our stake conference adult session last night, and elder Oaks was there. He said that he got a call on Wednesday from elder perry to come see him at home (he was the next senior apostle present here in SLC) and that was when elder Perry told him the dr said he didn't have long and he wouldn't be able to leave his home anymore. Then yesterday elder Oaks visited him on his way to our conference, and was told that he didn't have much longer. He said though that when he got the call at a little after three yesterday afternoon that he had passed away, he was shocked that it was that fast. It seems that the quickness of his death was a surprise. Edited May 31, 2015 by bluebell 4
Kenngo1969 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) ... It seems that the quickness of his death was a surprise.To us mere mortals, perhaps. I've always loved Section 122 in the Doctrine & Covenants. I love the whole section, wherein the Lord goes through a litany of misfortunes that may befall Joseph Smith, then asks, "The Son of Man hath descended below them all: Art thou greater than He?" Your comment reminded me of this part of Verse 9: 9 ... Thy days are known, and thy years shall not be numbered less; therefore, fear not what man can do, for God shall be with you forever and ever. I'm sure I won't be ready to go when my time comes (not nearly as ready as Elder Perry was, anyway). But when that time does come, I'll tell you this: Ready or not, I don't want to stick around here one nanosecond longer than the time that has been appointed for me. (And I'm glad Elder Perry didn't have to suffer a protracted, painful decline before Going Home. ) Edited May 31, 2015 by Kenngo1969 1
cinepro Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 This is an interesting article on the subject of "when to die": Why I Hope to Die at 75 1
Damien the Leper Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I hope Elder Oaks was able to give Elder Perry a blessing before he passed. Just a positive hope on my part.
JLHPROF Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 I hope Elder Oaks was able to give Elder Perry a blessing before he passed. Just a positive hope on my part. Does anyone know if deathbed dedication is still practiced? I am familiar with it in Church history but have never come across any practice of the rite among our Church today?Perhaps Elder Perry received this ordinance prior to his passing?
VideoGameJunkie Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 He wouldn't need a deathbed blessing. He's worthy enough already. And expect a lot of apostles to pass soon. Dudes are mad old.
JLHPROF Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 He wouldn't need a deathbed blessing. He's worthy enough already. And expect a lot of apostles to pass soon. Dudes are mad old. You clearly miss the point of the ceremony.But I can find no reference to its still being practiced. It may be a part of our past (like Mother's blessings).
Rivers Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 This is an interesting article on the subject of "when to die":Why I Hope to Die at 75Great article. Makes a lot of sense to me.
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