A few years ago, my mom (who is currently kicking cancers ass all over the floor) and dad and my brothers and sisters were all in the same place.

Out of nowhere, the smartest of the six children (ahem…) brought up mom and dads wishes for their end of days.

The drama queen (the oldest freaked out and ran out of the room) came back in ten minutes later and we had a very measured frank discussion.

All six of us know exactly where both of them stand on all of their “end of life” issues.

The smartest of the six children (ahem… again) was thanked profusely for bringing it up.

It is the “elephant in the room” that many families ignore, but, once it is brought up, is actually very educational… and the right thing to do.

Even for the Drama Queen.