frustration

If we imagine the shoe to be on the other foot, why do we not act accordingly?

is it time?

A tough night in the NICU. My heart always aches when conditions are such that we have to ask:

have we done all we could do?

is it time to withdraw support?

is this the right thing to do?

and. . . what if ?

the intent is to. . .

ques·tion /ˈkwɛstʃən/ [kwes-chuhn]
verb (used with object)

1. to dispute; challenge
2. query, examine
3. to seek information, to make investigation

pon·der/ˈpɒndər/ [pon-der]

verb (used without object)

1. to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often fol. by over or upon).
2. to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully

Synonyms 1. reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.