I am sixty five years old, and I have hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, and swine flu.  I know I don’t have much longer to live, but it is hard to face my eventual mortality.  I was at the hospital for CAT scan services recently.  I filled out several forms.  The usual family history, but one of the documents was a living will.  I asked the clerk to explain to me what it meant. After speaking with her, I filled the document out, but I had a nagging feeling I should take the first step to make a will. I have an appointment next week to start the process.