I contacted Thomas Brennan, the attorney who had helped Richard and me with estate planning. Together, we reviewed my finances, beneficiaries, documents, passwords, and security arrangements. I updated several things so my future reflected my wishes. I also decided that my life-insurance proceeds would support a Denver literacy nonprofit, honoring values Richard had cared about.
When December came, I had already told my children I did not want a large Christmas gathering. They came anyway. When Michael called because the gate code failed, I opened it because I wanted an honest conversation. Around the kitchen table, I told them about my hospital stay, explained why I stopped calling, and admitted how deeply their absence had affected me.
Then I told them I had updated my estate plans. Jennifer immediately asked whether the house was still part of the estate. Lisa admitted that selling the property had seemed convenient, while Michael acknowledged that work had repeatedly taken priority over visiting me. Their questions confirmed what I had feared, but nobody shouted. For once, we spoke honestly.
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