I know this sounds weird...

I was thinking about this the other night. And I realized that I don't have a will. Now considering that I am 34 and don't own anything worth a boop. I figured that I did not need one. Then I spoke to my father and he said that even if I don't own anything worth money. I should still have one because then everything has to go through the state first and they get sometimes over 50%. So I thought hmmmmm... since I am going under the knife soon. I probably should have a will. I just thought I would share this all with you. Not that I am afraid something is going to happen, but just to protect myself and my family from alot more headaches and hassles. Monica F.

Hi Monica! I don't have anything of value either, but my parents made me get a will 11 years ago when we were all going on a cruise together for their 50th wedding anniversary... just in case something happened while we were all away together. Nice thoughts as one is planning a vacation getaway, huh!? Anyway, I had one drawn up then. I just updated it this past June for several reasons, one naturally being pending WLS. I also had a living will drawn up this time too. I don't want to leave anything to question if something were to happen to me. Huggs, Ruth

hey ruth!!, You gave me an idea. wouldnt it be really awesome if all of us SMOS could get together for a cruise after everyones WLS is done? I would LOVE to meet you all in person. Its probably just a pipe dream .......but it would be pretty neat huh? willby

That would definitely be cool Willby! Even if just a 'meet and greet', but I am all for a cruise! Hot Latin rhythms and hot Latin men too!! woooo hooooo Huggs, Ruth

Willby - That would be wonderful! Monica F.

Hi Monica, I don't have a will, either, but what your father said makes sense. Like Ruth, I made up a living will. I did do it before my surgery, and that was partially my motivation, but I also did it because I was so affected by the Terri Schiavo case in Florida that was in the spotlight about that time. Take Care, Tanja

Hi everybody, I guess I'd better get a will too..it's just a good idea to have one. But nobody likes to think about the inevitable...you just don't want to think about it. As uncomfortable as it is...gotta do it! I just hate the thought of my family being left with everything up in the air. Virginia

Thanks Tanja, I never thought about a living will. I will have to look into that as well. Monica F.

hi monica: it's always a good idea to have a will. in MN, if you don't have one you can lose up to a third of your holdings to probate. and the hospital i was in gave me a directive to fill out when i checked in. HAPPY THOUGHTS?? not pleasant but incredibly necessary. and once they're done, you can breathe a sigh of relief and stop feeling guilty about it. take care dorthe

hi monica: it's always a good idea to have a will. in MN, if you don't have one you can lose up to a third of your holdings to probate. and the hospital i was in gave me a directive to fill out when i checked in. HAPPY THOUGHTS?? not pleasant but incredibly necessary. and once they're done, you can breathe a sigh of relief and stop feeling guilty about it. take care dorthe