My biggest fear is my family being split due to death, especially if I’m still alive without them.  A few weeks ago I began thinking about writing lessons I have learned to pass down to my kids.  What if something happens to me and my kids are left behind without my guidance?  I just wrote the first post on my personal blog, The Domestic Engineer’s Union.

I came across this story today that really touched me.  Jemma was only 29 when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.  She would be leaving behind a husband and 2 young kids.  In true mommy hero mode, she created a “master class” for her husband.  She planned ahead by writing future cards and notes.  She created instructions for her hubby on even the mundane housework.   The whole story is a must read!

I know it’s not something we want to think about.  Unfortunately we don’t know when and where that moment may be.  I would prefer to be prepared instead of my kids wondering who their mommy was.

If you died what would you want your kids to know about you and life in general?