Whats your worth?

This whole thing with my father has taught John and I something......being prepared and knowing your worth. What I mean my that is: Do you know where your investments are? What about any life insurance? Do you have a will? Do you have a living will? Who will make the decision to pull the plug if you don't want to "live" plugged into a machine? Will your spouse be taken care of financially, spiratually, and mentally? Do you have any wishes about what your loved ones do with the money you leave behind? (I would want John to go and buy a cute little condo by some water and plant pots of vincas on a balcony;)) What kind of funeral/burial do you desire? I mean I could go on and on and on.

The thing is that none of us....and I mean NONE of us wants to think that morbidly about ourselves. I am scared to death of dying. Mainly, because I have some unfinished business here. Maybe in 50 years I won't be so afraid. But I think...this last 28 years has flown by.....I bet the next 50 will too. Will I be ready? Will I have everything in order so that my family can focus on their grief and healing after my death. I don't know. I don't know if John and I will actually take steps to complete the list above any time soon....but I know in my heart we SHOULD!

We should, not because we think we are going to die....but to just simplify what, could in fact, be a horrible situation. And you know what it won't be horrible for me...I will be living the high life (hopefully, with the good ole JC...doesn't he look like fun?lol), but it will be horrible for my family to deal with. As hard as it may be to do.....I am going to try and take steps to doing some things....not for me, but for my family.

So even if your not ready to think about your own death and solidify things on paper....at least voice what you would or would not want to those who love you. Then when and if that time comes your wishes can be carried out without a fight with in the family or within your social circle. Cause trust me....everyone has an opinion:)

Just remember to know your worth and be prepared!