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[QUOTE="Wokabaut_Meri, post: 416245, member: 41802"] Yes, Ouch indeed! The catalyst initially came many years ago with the sudden and totally unexpected death of my brother at 42 and the chaos of the medical and legal processes that followed. Locating him was the first task as his death coincided with a temporary ban on the transport of bodies by the usual means. It was an horrific time for my parents who were totally consumed by grief at the loss of their only son. I had been volunteering for many years prior to that in a hospice so was able to understand and unravel all the legal requirements but it was a long and exhausting journey. My brother died without a will and had a partner and child and property which added another level of complexity. I realised then - actually truly understood - that I would die one day and that I should ensure that I made dealing with the legalities as easy as possible for the people left behind. We've also trekked a lot in remote areas and at altitude with climbing expeditions and experienced the logistics and trauma of injury and death so far from home and loved ones. A few years ago a widowed neighbour found love again in her 70s. They were planning to marry and went on an overseas trip of a lifetime together. To break their long flight from Australia they had a stopover in Bangkok. Leaving the airport her partner tripped on the kerb getting into a taxi and hit his head. He sustained a brain injury, never regained consciousness and died months later in hospital after being repatriated home. I learnt a lot about reading the fine print of travel insurance policies from that tragic event. So... experience can be the cruellest of teachers at times but acknowledging the fact of your death - and ensuring that the practicalities are taken care of - gifts you a remarkable freedom to live every moment of this precious Life. [/QUOTE]
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