Taking care of business

I would like to share my experience with you regarding the importance of having a pre-paid funeral plan.

I lost my husband on September 30, 2007, and his service was held on October 5, 2007. Losing my husband was a very painful and hurtful feeling. He was not sick, he was still working, so I had no forewarning at all.  

Having our business in order helped to easy any confusion that I could have experienced, because I did have everything organized and in decent order.

God gave me a plan about eight years ago. I had to incorporate it in our monthly budget. I made some sacrifices, but I did it. I did not know that I would be using it as soon as I did. I thought my kids would use it later down the road for my husband or me.

I am so grateful that God saw enough love and favor in me and told me what to do, and I am more grateful that I was obedient.

For the sake of knowledge and the experience that I have gone through, I hope you will give some thought to getting the business of your life or your family’s life together. Too many times we falter in the business matters of our lives.

The importance of our lives should include the preparation, accumulation of documentation of all pertinent information warranted in case a severe illness strikes and you or your family needs to be admitted to a nursing home or hospitalized for an extended period of time. Or if the ultimate death occurs.

This information should include insurance policies, computer passwords, the location of keys to security boxes, your last will and testament, insurance polices, all that is important. All of this should include a pre-paid plan.

I am a witness that it does take a lot of pressure from you. The one that is left has to live, and you will not have to depend on anyone else to help you take care of your business. I have been told that my family has insurance but the insurance company does not write the check the next day, your and your family’s life has to go on.

When God gave me the mission to get my business in order, He did not tell me my husband’s death was right around the corner. We do not know when that time of our life will end, so take time to get all aspects in order. The plan will include the casket, limousine, church service and burial service.

With the plan, you are required to make monthly payments until it is paid in full. You do not have to pay it all at once.

I put all of this information in a book titled: Taking Care Of Business What Family Members Need To Know. The book is in local stores as well as Barnes and Noble Book Store and also on my website, www.booksbylydia.com.