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When the Calm Turns Into a Storm

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When Life's "Calm" Turns Into a Haboob!

Some of my favorite summer evenings happen right in our backyard. Sheri and I will be sitting in our pool, watching the sun drop behind the western horizon as the air cools and the night stars begin to appear.

It’s quiet. Still. Peaceful.

And then, out of nowhere, the sky flickers. A low rumble rolls across the desert. Here it comes...The Haboob!

We’ve always loved watching lightning—there’s beauty in the contrast between calm skies and sudden bursts of energy. But when that storm is right overhead, it’s not just pretty anymore. The wind whips up, the rain falls harder, and it’s time to move inside.

It’s a lot like retirement.

Everything feels peaceful—until a diagnosis, a fall, or an unexpected health event changes everything overnight. Suddenly the house feels too big. Daily tasks feel overwhelming. Medical and financial decisions pile up, fast.

And most families caught in the middle say the same thing: “We just didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.”

Here’s the truth, most of us won’t get a warning! 

  • Health declines slowly… until it doesn’t.
  • The storm that seemed far away is suddenly right on top of you.
  • And without a plan, it’s overwhelming—financially, emotionally, and logistically.

But when you’ve prepared ahead of time—talked through your wishes, organized your documents, and built financial protections—you don’t have to panic when the lightning strikes.

Instead, you can move forward with confidence. Because you weren’t pretending the storm couldn’t come… you were ready when it did.

Let’s talk about building your plan now—before the storm arrives. Call us today at 480-513-1830 to schedule a conversation.

 All the best, Charles

Charles C. Scott AIF®, CDP®

ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY®CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER®

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