And When I Die.....

Bobw235

Bobw235

Senior Member
Location
Massachusetts
I've seen a few comments/threads of late, asking about the status of this person or that. Sometimes folks get bored and drift off sites like this, or they have a serious health issue and can't post for a time. But I got to thinking last night, if I were to suddenly be unavailable to post for a time (or forever when my time comes), would folks want to know? I've thought about this in relation to Facebook too. So many of my relationships with people are "virtual", through a keyboard. I think at least some of those folks would want to know if I had departed this life for the next one. I've pondered asking my wife to post something on my behalf, but then it would destroy the illusion that I'll live forever, or at least not go before her. Am I weird to think about this? Anyone else ponder a question like this from time to time, especially as we're all getting older?
 

I'd want to know if any of my online friends had died. Funny how we can worry about the well-being of someone we only know online. Doesn't mean you haven't become friends just because you haven't met in person.

Some of my FB friends have had surgeries or injuries and someone in their family always posts to let everybody know what's happening.
 
Ameriscot said:
I'd want to know if any of my online friends had died. Funny how we can worry about the well-being of someone we only know online. Doesn't mean you haven't become friends just because you haven't met in person.

Some of my FB friends have had surgeries or injuries and someone in their family always posts to let everybody know what's happening.
Click to expand...

I think that's where I was going with this thread. We do develop relationships and friendships. Maybe I'll leave some instructions with a friend of mine instead of my wife.
 

I keep a little notebook in my handbag with important information should I fall down unconscious when away from home. It has the names of people to contact - family members, physicians and also my online connections complete with usernames and passwords so that my online friends can know what has happened to me. I have also listed the mods usernames.

If I am going to be off line for any time, such as taking a vacation, I let people know in a post. If I suddenly disappear, I am either very sick, dead or banished.
 
Warrigal said:
I keep a little notebook in my handbag with important information should I fall down unconscious when away from home. It has the names of people to contact - family members, physicians and also my online connections complete with usernames and passwords so that my online friends can know what has happened to me. I have also listed the mods usernames.

If I am going to be off line for any time, such as taking a vacation, I let people know in a post. If I suddenly disappear, I am either very sick, dead or banished.
Click to expand...

Great idea. A bit tougher for a man to carry this info in his wallet. Have to give this some thought.
 
I think my son or even daughter would click on and say " My Mom bought the farm last night...but I know she had a good time here, G-d Bless and thank you everyone".
 
Bobw235 said:
I think that's where I was going with this thread. We do develop relationships and friendships. Maybe I'll leave some instructions with a friend of mine instead of my wife.
Click to expand...
Why not place a note in with a copy of your will, if you have one, and have the executor of your will fulfill your wishes...leaving them the site address and your password so they can post your written message to your virtual friends?

I'm sure you would be very missed Bobw235, especially by those that follow you.
 
Sweetpea said:
Good idea Warrigal. I will need to think about doing that. I do keep a list of my medication in my wallet.
Click to expand...

I discovered just how valuable the little notebook can be when I was out one day and the lady next to me had a severe stroke. She had a notebook in her handbag and as I went to the hospital with her in the ambulance we were able to radio ahead with a lot of useful information - medications and names of her physicians and contact numbers for her daughters. Very important when time is of the essence.
 
Not going to die until I'm 93. It runs in our family. ;) I doubt if I'll still be on forums when I'm 92.

"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." So I will arrange it so no one notices.
 
If the members who plan to stop visiting the forum for some time post a visitor message on their own profile pages, anyone who is concerned can find out what's going on by checking their profile pages, this is a very simple and effective way to let people who care about you not worry about you over nothing.
 
There's a book published about whom to notify, distribute assets, pay outstanding bills etc.

Its title is: I'm Dead. Now What?
 

You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top