Party of My Life

Laurie Rengel's Personal Story on End-of-Life Planning


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Long before Laurie Rengel learned of her terminal cancer diagnosis, she had her end-of-life documents in order. Laurie talks about not only how important it is for everyone to get their end-of-life plans in order, but HOW she has done it.

This episode was hosted and produced by Anne Morehouse, original music created and performed by Caileen Viehweg.


1:14 Laurie Rengel introduction

2:35 Laurie's medical history

9:21 The danger of online medical information

11:00 Laurie's renewed focus

15:00 Health care directive/will/end-of-life plans

16:20 Planning is freeing - why it's a relief

18:57 First bucket list - how to leave Rosenbauer America

19:40 Laurie's "Dead Book"

20:55 The most challenging part of planning

22:15 What makes this time a bit easier

26:35 Decluttering a home to sell

31:45 How friends/loved ones can help

36:25 Planning brings peace

38:00 Funeral planning

39:00 No Pink Flowers!

41:20 Avoiding regrets

43:13 Talk it through

44:56 Laurie's Advice: Free Yourself, DeClutter and Do the Paperwork



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Party of My LifeBy Anne Morehouse