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Setting my daughter free
"I had to make this decision 2 years ago for my 5 year old daughter. She was struck by a drunk driver in a car accident. Her 17 year old cousin was killed instantly. My daughter was in a vegetative state for 4 months when the doctors told us there was no chance of recovery. At that time my husband and I chose to disconnect the feeding tube. I could have kept my daughter alive for my own selfish reasons (wanting to see her everyday although she couldn't respond or know I was there) or I could set her free where I know God would take care of her. I have never regretted my choice to this day, I miss her more than anything and I would have given my own life in the place of hers if I could."
—Mary

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