CELL PHONES DON’T WORK IN HEAVEN – THE ANSWER TO THE DIGITAL WILL DEBATE!
Cell Phones Don’t Work In Heaven is not your average book!
On Monday, I posted, “Who Needs A Digital Will” by guest blogger Gary Simmons. It was an eye opener and a made me think of this book review that I did way back in 2015.
With Cell Phones Don’t Work In Heaven you can create your very own “digital will”.
This book began as the thought process of a shooting victim. Mark C. Pope IV’s day of hunting took a tragic turn and his first thoughts were what about all of the things that he hadn’t taken care of yet. All of those little things that we put off for well…sometimes until it is too late.
Listen to this short video by the author and let him tell you his own story. It is a real eye opener. It’s exactly what he says, a roadmap to all of the things that a spouse usually isn’t privy to.
Things Like:
- account numbers
- pin numbers
- usernames
- passwords
- URLs
- web hosting
- domain
- emails
- automatic renewals
- repairmen
- service plans
- warranties
- lawyers
- accountants
- lock boxes
- personal property distribution
- internet storage companies
- list of what to do with online assets
You are the author, editor, and publisher of this book! It’s your own story. This is the story of your life, your wishes, and the answer to all of those very important questions!
In my house, we all have assigned roles to make our family as successful as we can. Cleaning windows, mowing grass and taking out the garbage are definitely not my forte. My husband says that I’m the brains of this operation (boy are we in deep sh*t!), the one who spends over half of her life on hold with some company or another, the one who might know(s) where the warranty to the refrigerator is, the all-knowing, ever-finding, walking encyclopedia of useless knowledge. Well, useless to anybody, but me…until I die that is.
I’ve always been worried about what would happen if I were to die? How would my husband manage? or vice versa although I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to find the remote and toilet tissue? Seriously, I don’t know things like who fixes the lawnmower, where to go to put tires on the car, and who do we call if we need a plumber. That is my husband’s territory. In the same token, I doubt he knows the name of our insurance company or even the electric company, for that matter.
In my filing cabinet, I have a red file that my husband is aware of. It’s called “IF I DIE“. It has the deed to our graves, the preacher’s name, number, as well as our life insurance policies. I thought I was prepared. I thought I was being proactive, but after reading this book I realized I am nowhere near as prepared as I thought I was.
CELL PHONES DON’T WORK IN HEAVEN is where you keep all of the information your spouse or partner will need when you die. For those of you who are bloggers or online business owners, there is an added layer of confusion for our loved ones. All of that digital information can be included right inside this book!
The first page, after the instructions, says simply “The Day After Your Last Day“. This is where you have all the information such as clergy, funeral home, and life insurance. It’s a quick access guide to the names & numbers of some of the most important professional players in your life.
To me, this book is just as important and our life insurance. It gives me a huge piece of mind to know that everything my husband needs to know is inside this small spiral bound notebook. It’s a huge amount of security for such a very little price!
*This post was originally written in July of 2015, but I have updated it and the importance of the message hasn’t changed.
**I received a copy of this book to facilitate this review but the opinions are entirely my own!
***This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission if you were to purchase the book through the link above.
What a great idea for a book! I will definitely be checking this out. Glad to see your site back up!
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I will check it out too.
I am my own household. I can do all the things you do, plus take out the garbage–100 yards to the curb. Brings out my inner mancho (just invented that word,) and some more things
But I can’t power wash, weed–well I can but they come back twice as strong the next day, and much more. The only thing I can’t find a person for is my poor garden—which I was great at my first 5 years years here. Anyway it drives me crazy! Apparently hiring somebody is a sign of weakness. I say it’s a sign of being smart and well I can make anything into a conspiracy : )
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This is a great idea. I was given a similar book last year and you are so right — it takes the pressure off of those left behind.
Carol Graham recently posted…If You Quit, You’ll Never Know if You Would Have Made It
This is such a helpful book! Something we all need to read and complete. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa @ Grandma’s Briefs recently posted…Saturday movie review: Big Eyes
This is a great idea, especially because it deals with a topic no one wants to talk about. I love the title!
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This could consolidate a lot of my end-of-times stuff: manilla envelope in a drawer that says “Final Wishes”, a note on my phone that is titled “Music for My Funeral”, and a binder on a shelf that is labeled “The Money Trail”.
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What a fantastic idea. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Rena!
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Growing up the daughter of a funeral director, I heard about so much chaos in families after a death. And it is not the time for making important decisions. This is a fantastic idea – and a great post Rena.
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Was drawn to this post because of the title. Thought it was a blog about when not to use your cell phone. I agree that compiling all your important life details is a very practical idea. 🙂
Thanks for this information Rena – I am going to check this out. I like the idea of the information all being in one place. It is never too soon to think about this kind of thing.
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Susan, you won’t be disappointed. It’s reasonably priced and it is so helpful. I love mine and I feel so much better now.
What a great idea! I often wonder what would happen with my writing after I die… This would be a great way to leave all the passwords… ?
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I actually put a folder of stuff together last year when I thought we might have to evacuate. It was quite interesting working out what was important and what was just stuff I file each year for posterity. Hopefully the folder will be useful if either of us turns up our toes.
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This makes the case for hubby who dislikes me paying the bills online because he wants to see the hard copies of everything!
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It’s so funny, when someone points out certain things we’d not thought of how we think to ourselves “why didn’t I think of that?” This is one of those things.
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My goodness, death causes not only grief but chaos. Suck great reminders and suggestions for me to consider. Thanks for that. I don’t want to leave such a mess if I die before my hubby.
Like the digital will this is needed for peace of mind and for loved one.! I LOVE the title.
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Such a smart post, Rena! After my husband died, a girlfriend bugged her husband until he made her a list of everything she would need if he died. While I wasn’t left in the lurch, needing these things, it hadn’t occurred to me that it would be a problem. Brenda
I sort of did this before a trip to Mexico with some friends. But only after Rob asked about where I kept all that important stuff…just in case…
Which gave us a big laugh but also was s good reminder. Thinking perhaps I should update mine and he needs to make one. We travel a lot together these days and our kids would need all this info!
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That’s some heavy yet immensely important stuff. These days that’s not really something I feel comfortable talking about. But I do know that it’s important that subjects like this are being discussed. xx Abby