A Cautionary Tale About End-of-Life Planning HAVE YOU ASKED THE HARD QUESTIONS? On February 25, 1990, Terri Schiavo had a heart attack in her Florida home. The doctors were able to resuscitate her, but brain damage left her in a permanent vegetative state. After years of speech and physical therapy, her family accepted that she wouldn’t get better. What followed were 15 years of court battles between her husband and parents over whether she should be removed from life support. It was a polarizing issue for the family, as well as anti-abortion, right-do-die, and disability rights activists. No matter where you land on the issue, it’s important to ask the question, “What would you want your family to do for you?” A responsible person will ask the hard questions when it comes to end-of-life plans. For one, it spares your loved ones of the burden of having to decide. Secondly, it’s all a part of the greater will and trust preparation you should do.
As you consider end-of-life plans, consider the following questions: • How do I want to be treated in cases of disability? • Do I want to stay on life support? • Who should make medical decisions for me? • Do I want to be buried or cremated? Again, we know those are tough questions, but this is important! If you don’t get those answers down in writing, you’re not the only one who suffers. Once you have figured it out, consult professionals in order to put it in writing. Telling a spouse or family member verbally what you’d like to have happen isn’t enough in the eyes of a court. And, as always, if you have any questions, call us for a free consultation. We’d love to help you face the hard questions.
Chicken APPLE CIDER
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With cool fall weather comes the desire for hot, comforting meals. Take advantage of fall’s abundance of apples to make this savory dish.
INGREDIENTS
LATIN PHRASE adjournment sine die
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons dried thyme • 2 bay leaves • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 11/2 cups apple cider and bay leaves. Sauté until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes. 4. Nestle chicken back into pan,
• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped 1. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. DIRECTIONS
LITERAL TRANSLATION
adjournment without a day
DEFINITION AND USE
When an assembly adjourns without setting a date for its next meeting
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add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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3. Add remaining butter,
onion, apple, garlic, thyme,
(Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com.)
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