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No matter who we are, where we are from, or what we do, we face one unescapable reality in life – death. Death is our ultimate commonality. It is inescapable, inevitable, and for many, quite frightening. But it doesn't have to be. "Good Goodbyes: A Mortal's Guide to Life" is a resource guide for The End, providing a holistic approach for a universal problem.

This captivating book is a wake-up call, an organizing system, and inspiration for getting your affairs in order. We can't change our ultimate outcome, but it's possible for dying to be more of a transformative passage rather than a medical crisis. Most people don't intend to leave a mess behind, but failing to anticipate and plan ahead results in a chaotic conclusion. Prevent the chaos and plan for this unavoidable yet transformative part of life.

ISBN-13: 9781736496633

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: BookBaby

Publication Date: 04-28-2022

Pages: 258

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Joan Grey graduated from West Point in the first class with women and was commissioned in the Army in May 1980. She served in the US and Germany as a platoon leader, commander, and staff officer until injuries from a parachute accident led to a medical discharge. The accident ended her military career but opened her eyes to hospital chaplaincy. She completed chaplaincy training and served at Wake Medical Center in NC, Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center in FL. During her husband's military service, frequent moves resulted in an eclectic career path including additional employment as an environmental educator, fundraiser, facilitator, and numerous volunteer positions to include time as a hospice volunteer. In addition to an undergraduate degree from West Point, she has graduate degrees from San Jose State and Harvard. "Good Goodbyes: A Mortal's Guide to Life" distills research from her thesis: "Awakening to Mortality: End-of-Life as Rite of Passage and Pathway to Transformation", which fulfilled requirements for a Master's in Religion from Harvard. A September 2021 diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has provided an opportunity to test and validate the premise of Good Goodbyes – preparation before expiration makes it possible to live fully and consciously all the way until the end.

Table of Contents

Foreword 1

Preface: Life Happens 3

Introduction 7

1 The Other Talk 11

2 Spirit ∞ Fullness of Life 23

3 Aware ∞ The Facts of Life about the End of Life 35

4 Prepare ∞ A Labor of Love 53

5 Medical ∞ The End Starts Here 65

6 Legal ∞ Clear the Heir-Way 79

7 Stuff ∞ Lighten Up 91

8 Transition ∞ On Our Own Terms 101

9 Disposition ∞ I'm Dead, Now What? 121

10 Wealth ∞ Good Stewardship 133

11 Digital ∞ Virtual Immortality 147

12 Share ∞ Your Love Letter to the Future 159

13 Care ∞ Keep in Mind the Bottom Line 169

14 Completion ∞ Every Ending is Also a Beginning 173

Epilogue ∞ Happily Ever After - Doesn't Happen by Chance 179

Appendices 181

Appendix 1 Treasure Map 183

Appendix 2 Military Resources 184

Appendix 3 Resources for Reflection and Discussion 203

Appendix 4 Advance Planning Terms 210

Appendix 5 12 Steps for Mortals 217

Appendix 6 Consider Your Line in the Sand 219

Appendix 7 Minimum Essentials for Young Families 221

References 225

Acknowledgments 235

Endnotes 239