Deep Calls to Deep: A Mom’s Wish, Let Me Die Alone

I spoke with one of my best friends by phone the other day. She was seeking advice from my wife and me about a difficult situation in which she finds herself with her mom, who is older and essentially wheel-chair bound.

Her mom owns a house but is unable to live independently and care for herself. Seriously concerned about her mom’s well-being, my friend welcomed her into her own home and began caring for her.

Unfortunately, this is not what her mom wanted. She insisted upon returning to h...