This is the story of a very happy midlife couple,  who learned after a second opinion that a original misdiagnosis of a hematoma was actually very advanced, rare and deadly bone cancer. Susan, an estate and elder law attorney, shares their 18 month journey from proper diagnosis to his passing, how she managed her emotions during that time, documented her husband’s words of wisdom for their young son, the struggle of caring for a spouse, and the shift that occurs when there is no more hope.

Susan Wideman Schaible, 58, reached out to Experience 50 to tell her story. As an attorney, she knows the importance of having one’s affairs in order. If you have not done so, please gift your family members with the compilation of your estate information, final wishes, passwords, financial information, etc…

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