Life Happens...

So, to go down to Betty's home to confront this son and call the police if necessary, is barely hitting my radar screen of anxiety or fear. The son is trying to break the law, and I am ready and willing to stand up to him and stop him. This son treated my friend with malice and spite from the get-go. And now he wants all her money for himself. Not on my watch.

Even in death, I will have Betty's back. She was a wealthy woman--of wisdom, integrity and love as well as money. I am determined to see that her money will go to serve others in need (i.e., charity) and not to a mean-spirited individual. I am choosing to take the lesson's learned over the last two years and apply it to this particular situation. I am not a weakling who will accept someone else's garbage. If nothing else, Betty was a woman of integrity and I will do my best to do what is the right answer to this mess that has been created. Betty did not name me as executor due to the amount of time and accounting and legal matters; however, she knew that I am an organized, diligent and decent person. It's weird, but I know in my heart that she would want to see her affairs handled properly; if that means it is down to me, so be it. She did not wish this for me, but I am more prepared than I knew (or perhaps even she). It is simply what needs to be done. No more, no less. I may not be the most intelligent person, nor the most legal savvy, but I do have heart.

In the end, this is life. This is what happens in life. I was honored to know her. And although I have other plans and commitments, this will not trump my desire to see her wishes fulfilled. To be honest, I am having a difficult time emotionally...but for reasons of practicality and decency, I am very clear. Walking this line will not be easy and I know I am not superhuman or anything. I just wanted to share what is up as you have all been so supportive and kind. Simply knowing I have the capacity to undertake such matters is a major boon. I have grown tremendously, and my mental health issues will not hinder me from completing on something so important.

Thanks for listening.