Artificial Life Support

Back in 1993, my mom was on "artificial life support" for more than a year. Her brain was working fine, but due to paralysis caused by the removal of a brain tumor, she was unable to walk, blink and swallow, among other things. Her doctor inserted a PEG tube to keep her hydrated and fed. After several months in therapy, she learned to walk with assistance (artificial assistance, that is), and she had one eye sewn shut to keep it from drying out. I suspect they used artificial "thread" or "glue" for that procedure, although I can't be certain. Mom was never in a vegetative state, but she was in a very serious state for a quite a long time. Artificial life support was necessary to save her.

Today, mom works full time (having turned down Social Security disability benefits) and spends at least one evening a week playing with her grandchildren. She is going on 13 years of life after her near-death experience. Thanks be to God for artificial life support.

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