I’ve lived long enough to see how quickly life can change and how important it is to leave nothing uncertain for the people you love. Over the years, I’ve gathered wisdom, made mistakes, overcome challenges, and built a life rooted in faith and responsibility. Setting my affairs in order is not about fear, it’s about love, stewardship, and honoring the peace God gives when things are properly aligned. Completing this section allows me to clearly express my wishes so my family never has to guess what I desired or what should be done.

If life has taught me anything, it’s that clarity is a gift. These notes hold the things I want my family to know; practical steps, personal wishes, and reminders of my love. Writing them here brings order to the details they’ll eventually have to navigate.

Some of our most treasured memories were made in the kitchen: holiday dishes, Sunday dinners, and recipes passed down through generations. Each one carries its own story and its own flavor of family history. Preserving them here keeps those traditions alive for whoever steps into the kitchen next.

Thinking about the end of my life hasn’t been easy, but it has brought me peace. I want my farewell to reflect my values, my faith, and the simplicity that feels right for me. Putting these wishes here helps lift that burden from my family when the time comes.

My pets have brought more joy, comfort, and laughter to my home than I ever expected. Caring for them has been a privilege, and I want their routines and needs to remain consistent no matter what. Listing how I want my pets cared for here helps ensure they stay loved and well cared for.

I grew up in a small town where everyone knew each other, but very few truly knew my dreams. Most of my life was spent taking care of others, which became both my greatest honor and my greatest responsibility. This page finally gives me the space to put those untold pieces into writing, so they’re preserved with clarity and intention.

I started my career at a local company with nothing but determination and a willingness to learn. Over the years, resilience and faith carried me through setbacks, promotions, and unexpected blessings. Capturing this chapter now helps me define what I want my legacy to reflect for the generations coming after me.

My family has always been the foundation of who I am. Every branch holds a story, a lesson, or a memory that shaped my values and the way I show up in this world. Recording those names and connections here ensures our history is honored and not forgotten.

I faced a set of health challenges that forced me to pause and shift my priorities. What once felt like a setback became one of the most defining seasons of my life, teaching me discipline, patience, and gratitude. Documenting those turning points here helps me mark the path I walked and the strength I gained along the way

Preparing for retirement has been a journey of wisdom, discipline, and learning to trust God for the next season. After years of hard work, I want to step into this chapter with both peace and purpose. Laying out my beneficiaries here helps me move forward with confidence and order.