During all the craziness of the Autism diagnosis for Jovie, my parents brought up something that I never deemed important in my ‘younger’ years.
Our Last Will and Testament.
Gosh, how grown up and .. well scary. But it goes hand in hand with all this decision making we’re doing lately, that I’ve got it on our list of things ‘to complete’ by the end of the year at the latest.
Regan and I have talked about a few of the bigger things – like who gets the kids and that is a huge thing to decide. Material things I don’t really care about and that’s really helped in my quest to live a more simple life. (Also known as ‘See Tracey put things back on the shelf and talk herself out of buying yet another thing she doesn’t need…’).
I’ve only really seen people reading from Will’s in movies or on tv – I wonder if I should put in something kooky like ‘Hayley (my sister) gets my bank account balance but only if she stays in a haunted house overnight’ … she would NEVER and that would make my ghostly self laugh and laugh…
But I’m really curious about sorting out a Will, I think it will make me feel a bit in control, you know?
Another issue we talked about is organ donation – it’s important to tell your close family what your wishes are because when the time comes, they will be asked to confirm your wishes.
I had always thought, when I was younger, that my parents didn’t believe in organ donation, that you had to be buried whole. Even my sister said that’s what she was told – but after having a discussion with them, they were all for organ donation. (I had already made my mind up to be a organ donor anyway).
So even if it’s a bit weird or strange, pipe up and say how you feel to your loved ones, as it can make a huge difference in another person’s life. One donor can save the lives of up to 10 people & improve the lives of dozens more. Transplant lists can vary anywhere from 6 months to 4 years – and that can be too late for many people. There’s a great website at donatelife.gov.au if you want to learn more about organ donation in Australia.
For the record, I am putting it out there to you internet world, take my eyes, take my lungs and you can even take my butt – it’s had a great run and there’s ample of it to share.
xx
