I was moved to comment because it really is never too early to start planning. My sister’s boyfriend’s mom didn’t wake up from her sleep last week. And she was a perfectly healthy 50something. No one expected it or ever saw this coming. And they are still confused. Talk about the rug being pulled out from under you. Have dinner and laughs one night and the next day you get that call. When questions started being asked about what they would like to do for her final arrangements, no one knew. They hadn’t talked about that stuff.

Very sad time. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer last April, and since then we’ve had some difficult talks about the things on the list you linked to. Luckily, my parents are financially savvy, so they have everything in 1 safe place for the most part. It also prompted me to get my power of attorney and my health care directive done through my employer’s legal plan. My next step is to get copies of my stuff in the same place that my parents keep their stuff.

I’m looking forward to hearing you blog about your own experiences as you get your disaster plan in place.