You are right - all of this is so important. Thank you for taking the time to type this up and share it with us. I too need this reminder.
With the exception of the military stuff, I was nodding along at everything you said, which I also experienced when my aunt passed away. She had no kids, and I ended up having to shoulder a lot of what a daughter might have to do, including the death certficate copies, writing the eulogy, program, etc. It was a hard situation, and we were all a bit fish-out-of-water with having to make certain decisions.
I told myself I would try to put things in place for the inevitable wrt my own parents, but still haven't made any moves in that direction. So again, thanks for this reminder. I really should, especially as I'm at home with them and have the time.
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With the exception of the military stuff, I was nodding along at everything you said, which I also experienced when my aunt passed away. She had no kids, and I ended up having to shoulder a lot of what a daughter might have to do, including the death certficate copies, writing the eulogy, program, etc. It was a hard situation, and we were all a bit fish-out-of-water with having to make certain decisions.
I told myself I would try to put things in place for the inevitable wrt my own parents, but still haven't made any moves in that direction. So again, thanks for this reminder. I really should, especially as I'm at home with them and have the time.