tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post4783451453076932393..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Taking a Deep Breath.Madame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-17018974509937881092008-09-17T05:57:00.000-04:002008-09-17T05:57:00.000-04:00Sounds like we're in a similar boat, though your d...Sounds like we're in a similar boat, though your dad may have it worse than mine. I just found out that my dad has advanced-stage prostate cancer (ie the type that can't be cured) and he has, maybe, 2 years to live. He's all the way on the east coast and I live in California. I haven't dropped everything yet to fly out there, but I'm tempted. It's a tough choice. It would destroy my finances to quit my job and make that kind of move. I'll be visiting in Nov. But... one of the things I want to get in order is the finances. My mom is so clueless. It will be tough, because it's weird talking to my father about planning for him dying, but... it's also kind of necessary. I'm not sure how it will work...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-16331131632646800472008-09-09T17:17:00.000-04:002008-09-09T17:17:00.000-04:00Glad you're back and that your dad is recovering, ...Glad you're back and that your dad is recovering, it sounds like you had an incredible pile of work to get through. <BR/><BR/>You're absolutely right that the time to settle matters like these is now: you never know what's going to happen and clearing up after the fact is so much more complicated.Revanchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293868300535734672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-83335346486189455882008-09-09T10:56:00.000-04:002008-09-09T10:56:00.000-04:00Madame X, I'm so glad your dad is doing well now, ...Madame X, I'm so glad your dad is doing well now, and I think you absolutely did the right thing by offering to take care of his affairs. Everyone with older parents should read this series of posts.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805072324014325320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-25439498796057348182008-09-09T07:47:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:47:00.000-04:00I'm glad your dad is going to be ok. He's very luc...I'm glad your dad is going to be ok. He's very lucky to have a daughter like you.<BR/><BR/>Get some rest.<BR/>-tashaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-75525987587497504302008-09-09T07:24:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:24:00.000-04:00Welcome back. Your dad is lucky to have a daughte...Welcome back. Your dad is lucky to have a daughter like you.frugal zeitgeisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804781758510341558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-30134071836868838722008-09-09T07:22:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:22:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your dad - you and your...I'm so sorry to hear about your dad - you and your family are in my thoughts.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-88796459574021269122008-09-09T03:09:00.000-04:002008-09-09T03:09:00.000-04:00Dear Madame X, we are all so glad your dad is doin...Dear Madame X, we are all so glad your dad is doing better. I'm glad you went there -- it's so important to have people advocating for you when you aren't well. And you are absolutely right to take care of the financial stuff. It takes a heavy burden off your father and the rest of the family, and will make the rest of his life easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-31294507792383717682008-09-08T22:42:00.000-04:002008-09-08T22:42:00.000-04:00I am glad to hear that your father is recovering.I...I am glad to hear that your father is recovering.<BR/><BR/>I hope your dad gets well very soon<BR/>I am sure he will with you and your sister taking good care of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-43985701892236284282008-09-08T21:29:00.000-04:002008-09-08T21:29:00.000-04:00Wishing your father a speedy recovery. I think yo...Wishing your father a speedy recovery. <BR/><BR/>I think your points are valid and something we should all take heed to BEFORE we're in your situation. If something happened to my mom, I wouldn't know where to begin because I don't know anything about her financial affairs.<BR/><BR/>By the way, you were missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-93385747183479412008-09-08T18:10:00.000-04:002008-09-08T18:10:00.000-04:00Hey Madame X, I am glad your dad is recovering, I...Hey Madame X, <BR/>I am glad your dad is recovering, I think you pointed out a very important issue, all the planning (financial) should be done, as you said there are things you can control (bills and stuff) and there are things you can't control like your father's health.<BR/><BR/>I am glad he is doing better.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600721494188431846noreply@blogger.com