Just a slight adjustment to what I said only 3 posts ago. I said the only thing that would push me into early retirement is starting dialysis. Well, life & experiences have a way of changing plans. That was before my aunt died and before experiencing what it takes to administer a probate case. I've gone through so much stress this year
Just in the past 2 weeks, Mom's health has been up and down. She'd be bedridden & refusing food for a couple days, then back to routine without any intervention. Then down again, and up again back to her normal. So while I'm just sitting bedside watching over her, I have time for more introspection.
The amendment to my retirement plan: Mom's death will mark the end of my full time work. There's no way I can go again through the stress of a full time job while administering probate. There is so much to do during lawyer office hours & bank hours & investment company hours. The company I work for is lenient about time off while family members are alive, but once they've passed, there is no sympathy or appreciation for all you have to do to close out their life on this earth. Granted, Mom's probate will be easier than my aunts but I'll have alot of discovery to do. Fortunately Mom is physically healthier than she knows. She's delicate but still going strong.
