I have a legally binding Will and medical power of attorney. Additionally, I have planned out my funeral and what to do with my body.
The only thing that I have not done yet is write my own obituary. That seems like a step to far, even for me.
Everything is in both English and Spanish.
I have done all of this because I do not want my loved ones to agonize more over my wishes when I am gone.
Euthanasia is legal here in Spain thank God. However, I have always said that I would never request it unless I get diagnosed with altheimer's disease or another similar disease where I will slowly lose my mental faculties.
I am willing to fight through anything else as long as I have breath in my body. However, I do want to become a burden for my family and slowly waste away.
At my funeral, I want friends in low places by Garth Brooks played. That has always been my favorite song. I also want everyone to wear festive clothing, black is so drab and depressing.
I also have what I want written on my headstone but Jenny informed me that due to lack of space, here in Spain you can only get a burial plot for 30 years then they dig you up and give your plot to someone else.
Since I will be cremated, I decided to put what I was going to write on my headstone, on the urn my ashes will go in. I want it to be inscribed with "Here is a man who got all he ever wanted".
I want to donate my body to science before I am cremated so hopefully they can learn something. Additionally, I am an organ donor. I want to be cremated as cheaply as possible. I will be dead, no need to spend a ton of money right at the end.
I have had some health issues as of late but I still consider myself very lucky and I have amazing family and friends. I am very thankful for all of them. I hope to have many more years left with them.
That is all I wanted to say for now. Even if you don't agree with all of my decisions thank you for taking the time to read this. I wrote this blog post to inform everyone and to have another written record of my final wishes.
I respect all of your wishes and really like the inscription for the urn. Hopefully these things are many years away. Love you, mom
ReplyDeleteYou’re awesome bro.
ReplyDeleteIt’s fine to be prepared. We’re certainly planning for you to outlive us. Love you BIG!
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