How to Die in Oregon... I'll Fly Away

How to Die in Oregon?

I wrote another blog on this topic and found it kinda interesting that there is a show called How to Die in Oregon on HBO... I never knew there was a show called this...

But as the show started they showed this man who was with his family and he drank a mixture that would take his life... He was talking to them and they held his hand... He let out a sigh as he was talking and drifted off to sleep and he had a look of content and relief on his face as he passed away...

Then they showed this lady named Cody who had liver cancer that had returned... She knew she only had 6 months left and wanted to be able to choose when the time was right... She lived longer than the 6 months that they gave her... Her daughter was talking about the kind of peace they had knowing the could share the moments together rather than waiting for her to die... She ended up choosing to take the medicine because the pain was severe and she wanted to leave her family with good memories...

What is awesome is that these people can choose to use the medicines or not use the medicines... It is left in their hands and when they feel there is no quality of life left, then they can make that choice... I think it should be a personal choice, but not one taken lightly and under alot of guidelines... It should never be used as an escape... If the person without a doubt would die and is suffering, they should be given that choice...

How to Die in Oregon Trailer 

I would think that this would have to be a difficult choice for those who are able to choose to do this... But the documentary was interesting and showed both sides... My thoughts though is I wonder if God would see this as suicide or ??? Would this be an act that would be forgiven if it is a sin? I think of this alot when I hear about this topic... And if it is a sin and we are suppose to repent for our sins, then how can we repent if we are dead? This would make me think twice on the choice if I knew I would be sent to hell for choosing this... But then the other part of me tries to reason that God knows what the heart feels and that it would be ok... So not sure... I guess I would have to cross that bridge if it ever came to it...

Then I wonder about those who choose not to take the medicine they were given... What happens to that medicine... Is it stowed away for something later for someone else? Is the medicines flushed or do the get turned into the pharmacy? I would think that if the medicines aren't used, they would have to be turned into the pharmacy or the Dr...