My goal, since mom died, was to make my death as easy as possible for my sister. She’s seen enough of it and dealing with mom’s estate was hard even though my mom planned ahead. I want her to have to do as little as possible when I die.

A few weeks ago, I was finally able to access our community’s Home Care team. This includes home health care visits and a palliative counsellor. It was (and still is) important to me to have all my ducks in a row before I need them in a row.

I’ve had home visits from the nurses, and spoke to the counsellor who gave me loads of information that is helping me along. We also discuss M.O.S.T. (Medical Orders For Scope of Treatment) and I’ll be talking to my GP about it on Tuesday.

Having terminal cancer is tough enough but then throw in other possibly complicated health conditions such as these blood clots and I’m back to feeling very overwhelmed, and relieved that I started all this.

My mom would call it serendipity that I started my “end game” before others thought I needed to. I’m glad I did.