Questions and decisions and memories

[susandennis]

It's astounding to me how many questions even the most planned for and adjudicated death can spawn. My cousin did everything he could to make it easy and it is not. Well, he could have cleaned out the house (but why should he??). But the rest. All neat and tidy with a bow. And still, so many questions and decisions. Geesh. I want to apologize in advance for my untidy death.

But today I remembered...

After my siblings and I were grown and gone, my parents were settled in as well-to-do couple living in the dream house they built for the two of them. My Mom received an inheritance from an aunt. I don't know the exact amount but it was somewhere between new wardrobe and luxury trip around the world.

Mom gave a good deal of thought about what to do with the money. A fair amount of debate and discussion happened. I know my sister lobbied for giving it all away. She (Mom) asked me what I thought and I told her to make herself happy. No regrets. (I don't remember if my brother got asked or if it was just a girl thing.)

In the end she bought herself a face lift. I do not think she had one tiny minute of regret.

I am going for the no regrets solution myself but I sure as hell am NOT going to buy a face lift! Also, I don't know how much there will be but I seriously doubt it will be face liftable anyway.

Comments

[halfmoon_mollie1]

The money I was left by my parents' estate (I was the executrix) served to make my life easier. I worked at a job I loved but didn't pay much and I'd probably be homeless if not for them. I'm happy your mom got 'something to make her happy' with her inheritance. That made me smile.

[greghousesgf]

I'm not thrilled with my appearance but I'd be too scared to get plastic surgery because if they screw up it's not like a bad haircut, it won't grow back out and I've seen pictures of people who had plastic surgery go wrong. It was gross.

[mollywheezy]

My friend Nancy had her affairs in order before she died and being her executor was still epic drama. There is just so much that isn't known before hand . . .

[desdemonaspace]

I'd get my neck lifted. I hate my neck.

[taz_39]

Oh, definitely voting for the no regrets usage!
Then you can use it to build a good memory, kinda give him a little "cheers!" and a moment of true appreciation when you spend the money :)

[msconduct]

However much it is, I hope you enjoy the hell out of it.