Larry David's episode from "Curb your enthusiasm" came into my mind where their friend wanted to have the funeral while he was still alive. Nice post. A must consider subject and must do before death. Great reminders.
My brother-in-law died a few months ago at age 52 of colon cancer, and right after he had passed, his wife realized she didn't know the password to his laptop. (Insert face palm emoji....) End-of-life planning is so important! My husband of 32 years and I updated all of our trust documents, and instructions for what to do with his business if he were to die, after he got a serious case of covid at the start of the pandemic and had to be hospitalized, and I envisioned what it might be like to be a widow. (Thankfully he recovered.) Thank you for your post.
I also have not lost too many close to me, but I know that won't last forever. I loved reading two memoirs about death (and life): When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi and Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad. Both fantastic, uplifting, and hopeful--even though they both made me cry!
Admire your courage and vulnerability Karen. Enjoyed reading the lessons you share, and this “To find a story in every person I love.” Nicely written 🙏
Larry David's episode from "Curb your enthusiasm" came into my mind where their friend wanted to have the funeral while he was still alive. Nice post. A must consider subject and must do before death. Great reminders.
My brother-in-law died a few months ago at age 52 of colon cancer, and right after he had passed, his wife realized she didn't know the password to his laptop. (Insert face palm emoji....) End-of-life planning is so important! My husband of 32 years and I updated all of our trust documents, and instructions for what to do with his business if he were to die, after he got a serious case of covid at the start of the pandemic and had to be hospitalized, and I envisioned what it might be like to be a widow. (Thankfully he recovered.) Thank you for your post.
I also have not lost too many close to me, but I know that won't last forever. I loved reading two memoirs about death (and life): When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi and Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad. Both fantastic, uplifting, and hopeful--even though they both made me cry!
Admire your courage and vulnerability Karen. Enjoyed reading the lessons you share, and this “To find a story in every person I love.” Nicely written 🙏