Oh, believe me, she suffered for many months, and was in extreme pain for many months, and there was never a more dignified, graceful woman. She never complained, she was very involved in her church and had unwavering faith in God, in and fact, embodied all that God teaches us about showing compassion and empathy and kindness to others, regardless of their beliefs or faith or opinions. No one is praising suicide, no one in that room was happy to see her die, believe me. But we trusted that she knew what was right for her, and as someone who has witnessed many people suffer in agony until their "natural" death, I know what I will do when my times comes, if I am lucky enough to have that option. It is a topic where there is no "right" and no "wrong" and there will never be a "winner," but I think it is important for those who are suffering to be able to make that decision for themselves, because until you have been there...