tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post7288799113083847282..comments2023-12-27T22:45:30.343-05:00Comments on Healing through Writing: Facing Mortality: A challengeKathryn Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-9071828558629120472011-06-02T06:18:50.144-04:002011-06-02T06:18:50.144-04:00Bob: Thanks for stopping in. "Good grief"...Bob: Thanks for stopping in. "Good grief"—my Dad, like Charlie Brown, said that all the time, and he had his affairs fully in order when he died last month. Thanks for sharing that. I love it.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-80078225674959295502011-06-01T21:51:34.044-04:002011-06-01T21:51:34.044-04:00Kathryn, thank you for the thoughtful post, and fo...Kathryn, thank you for the thoughtful post, and for visiting my blog book tour today. I'm sorry to learn about your first husband. My youngest brother died suddenly in 1997, and he left no will, adding unnecessary trouble to his widow's grief. On the other hand, my oldest brother has been prepared for years. He created a detailed file folder labeled "Good Grief," which contains everything he thinks his family would need to know, including bank account information and computer passwords, and he periodically reminds his family of its existence and location.Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-83562385408001503102011-05-07T06:47:42.140-04:002011-05-07T06:47:42.140-04:00Thanks for your kind words, Elle. I've learned...Thanks for your kind words, Elle. I've learned to embrace my life's experience, though, as it has made me who I am. None of us are promised an easy ride, are we? I feel privileged to be allowed this journey.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-64734227817511349492011-05-07T02:59:00.702-04:002011-05-07T02:59:00.702-04:00Thanks for the reminder Kathryn; I've been mea...Thanks for the reminder Kathryn; I've been meaning to get around to doing a will since 2003. <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear of all you've gone through, and now also your dad's death too. I hope you continue to find healing in your writing.<br /><br />ElleElle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-77960225835001116222011-04-26T10:01:13.192-04:002011-04-26T10:01:13.192-04:00Thanks for reading Holly. And Peaches, thanks for ...Thanks for reading Holly. And Peaches, thanks for your comment. My writing inspires and heals me, and when it can do the same for others, I'm thrilled!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-276101940246640222011-04-26T09:55:09.743-04:002011-04-26T09:55:09.743-04:00I found your site and find it very healing. I als...I found your site and find it very healing. I also write, sometimes to heal myself. Your post has given me ideas to write about mortality too - myself and mother -as today I ponder about many things.<br />Thanks for the post.Peachesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-49944627800192494832011-04-25T13:11:53.376-04:002011-04-25T13:11:53.376-04:00Great post Kathryn! HollyGreat post Kathryn! HollyMominator5107https://www.blogger.com/profile/15968411640900752480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-27188264925887651402011-04-25T11:13:44.927-04:002011-04-25T11:13:44.927-04:00Thanks, Donna, and good for you for being prepared...Thanks, Donna, and good for you for being prepared! As I wrote this post I thought, you know, lessons aren't REALLY learned until they're applied...Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-22864796741834802352011-04-25T11:12:05.653-04:002011-04-25T11:12:05.653-04:00Keith: So sorry to hear about your persistent hear...Keith: So sorry to hear about your persistent heart troubles. I've always wondered if I might know, on some intuitive level, when my end was near--but it seems that the timing remains a mystery, even for those who were sure it was "time" and yet recovered. With so much uncertainty, and for the sake of our loved ones, it makes sense to control what we can.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-78873390829106118492011-04-25T11:11:40.382-04:002011-04-25T11:11:40.382-04:00Hi Kathryn, this is a wake up call for many I susp...Hi Kathryn, this is a wake up call for many I suspect. I am sorry you had to deal with such troubles legally after your first husband died - that added to a horrific situation already. We did our wills 2 years ago and made sure our life insurance is enough to cover each comfortably in life. I also made sure my parents did theirs as well as they hadnt done one since before I was born! I agree with you, we all need to be prepared. And the more I fly the more terrified I get I will crash and my son wont have his mom anymore - but at least he will have comforts provided by my insurance and be able to spend alot of time with his Dad to heal.I thank goodness my Mom made conditions before she died 2 years ago, as she was terrified of being buried below ground and wanted to be donated to science. I felt good arranging all that as I knew she wanted it. Your sons will thank you for doing all this preparation and when the day comes (far, far from now) that you are gone - they will be able to mourn in peace.Donna Galantihttp://www.donnagalanti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769028919762785741.post-18040995709710341982011-04-25T11:07:48.599-04:002011-04-25T11:07:48.599-04:00God Bless you for posting this very important mess...God Bless you for posting this very important message. I had more heart problems just last week. (spent 5 days in hospital). Thought that everything was fine after all that had happened last year. I do have my final plans in place and I have donated my body to the U. of Arizona. Hopefully someone can learn from my old cavity and be able to help others.<br />Every day is a blessing from God and you are correct when you say that there may not be a tomorrow.<br />Thank you Kay and for all you Miami University grads - - - R.I.P. Uncle PhilKeith Schradernoreply@blogger.com