It was 4 a.m. when the phone rang. I wasn’t really asleep. I hadn’t had a good night’s rest since my dad was admitted to the hospital. He’d been there for nearly a month—since the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday. He always loved the togetherness of it, the food, the laughter, the family traditions. But that year, he barely ate. Deep down, I knew. My gut told me this was it.
For two long years, my dad fought pancreatic cancer. He fought so hard, and we fought with him. We prayed, we hoped, we believed. But nine years ago today, all of that hope collided with reality in a moment I’ll never forget.
“Get your siblings up and get to the hospital now,” my mom said. “We’re losing him.”
The Day My Life Changed Forever
I can still see that morning so clearly. I threw on the nearest clothes, rushed to wake my siblings, and we all piled into the car. The drive to the hospital was silent—none of us could speak. We were bracing ourselves for what we didn’t want to face.
When we got there, my heart sank. His room was empty. For a moment, I thought he was already gone. A nurse directed us to urgent care, where he was hooked up to countless machines.
My big, strong dad—the man who had always made me feel so safe—was so small and frail. I held his hand, whispered that he was my hero, and watched him nod. Those were the last words I said to him.
By noon, he was gone. Just like that, the world I knew was over.
Life After Loss
Losing my dad was the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced. He wasn’t just my father—he was our rock. He provided, he led, he protected. Without him, I felt unmoored.
But even in the midst of my grief, I began to see the ways he had been protecting us long before that day. He didn’t just provide for us while he was here; he had planned for the day he wouldn’t be. Because of his preparation, my mom didn’t have to worry about losing our home or falling into financial chaos.
She had the space to grieve.
That protection—his forethought—is one of the greatest gifts he gave us. And it’s why I’m sharing this story with you.
What Grief Taught Me
Grief has a way of teaching you truths you’d rather not learn.
Here’s what I know for sure:
Nobody Feels It Like You DoPeople will show up. They’ll bring flowers, casseroles, and kind words. But eventually, they’ll go back to their lives, and you’ll be left with the silence of your loss. Grief is deeply personal, and no one else can carry it for you.
Life Doesn’t Wait for You to Catch Your BreathBills don’t stop. Responsibilities don’t pause. If you’re not prepared, the world keeps moving, and you’ll be left struggling to keep up.
Planning Ahead Makes All the DifferenceLosing someone is hard enough without financial stress piling on top of it. Preparation doesn’t take away the pain, but it gives you the space to process your loss without worrying about how to survive.
How Do You Prepare for the Unthinkable?
No one wants to think about losing a loved one. But the reality is, loss is inevitable. What’s not inevitable is the chaos that can follow if you don’t plan ahead.
Here’s where you start:
Plan Financially and Protect Your Family
When my dad passed, one thing was painfully clear: love alone isn’t enough to protect your family. You have to plan.
Think about it:
If you couldn’t live without your partner’s paycheck today, how would you survive without it tomorrow?
Could you pay for a $15,000 funeral out of pocket right now? If not, what would happen?
If you have children, do you have a plan to make sure they’re cared for financially if something happens to you?
This is where life insurance comes in.
Why Life Insurance Matters
Life insurance is more than a piece of paper. It’s a safety net. It’s a way to ensure that, no matter what happens, your family will have what they need to stay afloat.
My dad was healthy—he had no pre-existing conditions and was a black belt in karate. He wasn’t supposed to get cancer. But he did.
Because he had life insurance, my mom didn’t have to worry about how to pay the bills or keep our home. She didn’t have to beg, borrow, or panic. She could focus on grieving and healing.
And that’s what I want for you and your family: the chance to grieve without the weight of financial fear.
Will Your Family Be Okay?
If something happened tomorrow, would your family:
Have the funds to cover immediate expenses, like a funeral?
Be able to maintain their quality of life without your income?
Feel financially secure enough to focus on healing?
If the answer to any of those questions is “no,” it’s time to take action.
Why I’m Sharing This
Today marks nine years without my dad. I miss him every single day. But more than anything, I’m grateful for the way he showed me what true protection looks like—not just through his love, but through his actions.
This isn’t about selling you a policy. It’s about showing you what’s possible when you take the time to plan for the people you love.
You deserve to know your family is safe. You deserve the peace of mind that comes from being prepared. If you don’t already have life insurance outside of work, let’s talk. I’ll walk you through it step by step.
Pretty Protected
Being “pretty protected” isn’t just about insurance—it’s about love in action. It’s about making sure your family has what they need to weather life’s hardest storms.
Because in the end, love is more than words. It’s the legacy you leave behind.
Let’s make sure yours is one of protection, strength, and care. Reach out if you’re ready to learn more.
Your family deserves it—and so do you.
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