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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The_lurkeR" data-source="post: 2242090" data-attributes="member: 11092">Like Harmon says, anyone can die tomorrow, and will eventually. Definately get your things in order and prepare for the worst. That's something we should all do, because not everyone gets a warning.Second I would definately tell your wife right away, as soon as it's appropriate. It's the right thing to do, and you're going to want and need her support. Your kids won't understand, so I don't think telling them is necessary at their age. Perhaps get some fish or something if you don't have any now, so that you could use those to teach them what you want about life.I agree with Harmon not to do something for them that they would need a vcr or dvd player for. Give them memories through experiencing things with them like you normally would, but maybe keep a scrapbook or photo album with your thoughts for them to look back on. I know my grandfather passed away a year ago, and while helping my grandmother move last month we found a scrapbook of photos and things that he kept while he was in the army, complete with his descriptions. It was fascinating and a neat insight to his character.Like it's been said choose to be positive, plan on seeing your grandkids, and then go out and get second, third opinions, and keep pushing and make it happen.Best wishes.</blockquote>