some more thoughts on getting ready.

Gary Reeder
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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 11:17 (3144 days ago)

I posted the mention yesterday that Puff's death made me think a bit and reminded me to get my act together, make sure my will was done and the insurance paperwork is finished. Then I woke up this morning with a nagging thought. What if Colleen goes before I do. I guess her being on the road a lot with her Jack Russells made me think of this. She is up in northern California this weekend and was in Washington state a couple of weeks back plus the Nationals in Maryland before that.

I guess we always assume we will be the first to go but that isn't always the way it goes. I need to make sure she has a current will. I don't think she has one at all. With her being 21 years younger than me I guess we both assume I will be the first to go. Now I have a double list of things to do starting today. Just because I am older than her doesn't mean anything really. It is all up to God who goes first.

Not trying to be morbid and get anyone down on a beautiful Sunday morning, but wanted to pass this on. To be honest I was reluctant to open up the forum this morning. I have always heard these things come in 3s. I sure hope and pray it is just an old wives tale. Besides I am out of Kleenex.

You are correct, we both did it 2 years ago. Still much to.

SPB
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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 11:35 (3144 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

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more advice from a good friend

Gary Reeder
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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 12:29 (3144 days ago) @ SPB

Gary, don’t forget a health care power of attorney for both of you, and DNR’s (do not resuscitate). You don’t want heroic things done to keep you alive past time to go when there is no chance of having any quality of life.

Allen

Very good input.

SPB
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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 12:56 (3144 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

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A living will is very important.

Mike Casselton
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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 13:02 (3144 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

Most everyone in my family knows my wishes, but to prevent any arguments (prolly won't be any) my living will is very specific in the treatment of my body when I can't make the decision for myself

My first wife was only 2 years younger,

IC
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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 14:53 (3144 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

but she died unexpectedly. It happens. Living wills, DNRs and power of attorney are all good ideas. I also have a revocable living trust. Among other things, my guns are listed in the trust paperwork and there is a name next to each one. The carefully picked trustee will take care of things.

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