“In the middle of it”?
Afraid of what the family will say?
Don’t know where to begin. This class is for YOU!
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Someone close to you is very ill. Whether the news is sudden or “expected”, the shock of it becomes readily apparent. You find yourself asking:
- “What do I do?”
- “Who should be called right now?”
- “Where are the papers?”
- “Where is the will?”
Introducing “Surviving the Business of Dying”, The Companion Workbook!
Life is not always kind. It sends “signs”, but we don’t notice or choose to deny. And BOOM! Someone is in the hospital for months and doesn’t come home. Then there’s the old “slip in the driveway” event. We are in driveways almost daily. Ever slip? Trip? Fall? We all know of, but only hear about, until its you! BOOM! EMTs arrive and off you go! Who has your phone? Who do they call? Then what? The chain of events has begun!
Why wait for the aftermath of a life event to get ready? The chaos, frustration and worry of what to do next will be felt by your loved ones instantly, in addition to figure out the nitty gritty of figuring how you operate on a day-to-day basis. Lost? Angry? You bet. AND THIS IS WHERE I COME IN! You can eliminate the angst and confusion for all in two steps. No. 1 – Write it all down with detailed instructions and No. 2. Do this ahead of time!
The above is written as if you will be back. What if you don’t come home? Falls will be the least of the problems you leave behind, if you don’t make your wishes known. Let’s face it. We are all going to die. So why not ensure that our loved ones are given explicit instructions (in addition to your will) rather than having them guess, interpret and argue(!) about your intentions? You will not be able to text them. You will need to show them how, where and when. This workbook allows all of this in one place. No questions that you wrote the answers and no doubt, your loved ones will “hear you”, as they read the mysteries of starting that lawnmower! Yes, there’s a space for this too.
The “Surviving the Business of Dying, The Companion Workbook” includes all your need to have, so that all details and last wishes are compiled in one place. Your attention and time become the best gift one can bestow upon their family. Here are a few topics you can expect to see in the “Surviving the Business of Dying, The Companion Workbook”:
- Who to call & When
- Family Data
- Obituary Starter
- Military Service
and others that you may not have thought of.
In completing the “Surviving the Business of Dying” Companion Workbook, you will have all these answers at your fingertips:
- You know who to call.
- You will have these numbers already in your phone
- You will have heartwarming memories of your conversations with your loved one, as you answered the questions together or you simply listened to their whys and wherefores. It made sense then and will be easy to convey in the moment to others.
- You know exactly where the workbook is.
My story was very different. My husband had been sick. I could not convince him to write a will. The day came as we (I) drove to a meeting with his partner, when he literally died in the car seat next to me. The day after that I found myself in a meeting with the “family attorney”. I had never heard of the man. After the funeral the following week, I proceeded to find my own attorney. Time was of the essence as he did not leave a will. This means he died intestate and the state probate court (Check your state’s rules on this.) takes the lead. Everyone had to wait.
It took 18 months for this small estate to close. I had kept notes and comments all through this time. One day I stacked all my papers and yelled to the wall “No one should ever have to go through this!” Looking at the pile, I realized I had the beginning of a book! Reviews were good, but I often heard “I don’t know where to begin”. And so, I created its Companion Workbook.
This is the flip side of what I experienced. A completed workbook eliminates doubt, diminishes frustration and comforts those left behind. Details, written in your hand, bespeak the kindness and concern you showed by taking the time to plan for your loved one. In fact, a completed workbook is a beautiful gift to show how much you cared about your loved ones.
Instead of chaos and not knowing, picture this. What if you could take a deep breath at that moment you hear of your loved one’s death and become calm? Why? Because you already know what to do:
- You know where detailed instructions can be found.
- You have the “important people” phone numbers on your phone.
- While you will still be sad and deluged with questions shortly, you have instructions! Chaos and frustration will NOT be part of your day today!
Last Wishes n Support is the name I have given to this gathering process. I have created classes and a program for those who would like some “company”, as they fill in the blanks or a guided tour ahead of time to see if this is something they need. Here are four choices in which to participate:
- Introductory class is held twice a month. This class is an overview of how to use the workbook and who could work it with you. Plus you receive digital copies of my books for FREE!
- A one-time, single-chapter exploratory session to give you a kickstart to finishing the rest of the book.
- A two-session course held quarterly. The course is called “Gathering Your Last Wishes”. It will cover the entire workbook in two two-hour sessions and is a group event. The days are Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 am to 12:30pm with Wednesday off to collect your thoughts in between. The presentation provides more in-depth support and will be in a group setting and allows time for Q&A time, If you wish to have a presentation made to your group, please contact: mj@lastwishesnsupport.com for details.
- 1:1 sessions are available to those who would prefer individual attention.
If you would like a free 15-minute consultation to discuss which class is best for you, click here and schedule your call today
