Retirement..... I've worked in the same field for 35 years. Tresa(wife) and me had it figured out that I would retire at 63. We would move to the swamps of Eastern North Carolina bringing along my mother in law.
Best laid plans...lol I had a stroke in September of 2022. I have worked hard and hope to be walking unassisted soon. It has been a Crappy experience trying to get a little help while going through this. I finally had enough and decided to retire in May. We have Bern smart with money of I couldn't have considered this.
A month ago my brother started feeling bad after being cancer free for 3 years. It metastasized to his spleen, lungs, and we found out the other day it is in his brain. So 6 months is optimistic.
The above said, it solidified my plans to retire. Family will always come before all else. Eventually I will be back in the boat and fish when I want.... for now my mother in law and brother will live with us and Tresa and myself will cherish each moment.
