The Birds, The Bees, Life and Death

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(Sung to the tune of The Birds and The Bees)

Let me tell you 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called . . . . . .

Death.

Yeah, the thing we all don't like to talk about. However, this is a conversation we all must have with our loved ones.

I come a fairly big family. My mom is one of 10 siblings with 25 years separating the oldest and the youngest (my mom being the youngest). That means have a lot of cousins. LOL However, that also means death has visited us more than we would like.

When I was in college, my cousin Carmen died. She was six months pregnant and in the hospital for a kidney infection. She had a brain aneurysm and died. Yes, you could consider that a freak occurrence, but she was only in her 20s. I had another cousin in his 30s who was in car accident and died. I just buried another cousin of mine this summer who was in his 30s. (I blogged about that funeral). Age will not protect you from death.

One of the first things Bill and I did after we got married was get life insurance on each other. You never, ever, ever know what the future is going to hold for you. Your young age is NOT going to protect you.

Bill has always made more money than me. We saw life insurance as a way to actually protect both of us though. We personally got term life insurance that would pay off our house if something would happen. As a stay at home (aff) mom, I am especially vulnerable if something happens to Bill. However, he would also be stuck if something happened to me (just not as bad off!). With the house being paid off though, that would take some of the financial stress off while we were trying to adjust to life without the other.

Nobody wants to talk about death. However, you don't ever know when death is going to come knocking on your door. It is something you need to do to provide security for your family.

Do you have life insurance? Why or why not?

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.