Comments on: Ten Things To Offer Support To Those Mourning the Loss of a Loved One

By: Aleta

Aleta — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:12:24 +0000

For me when my FIL died, we had younger children, 4 & 1. Child care was great!! We were so busy on the phone and coming & going preparing things that it was nice to have someone make sure they got naps at nap time and food when we were still on the phone or gone past lunch time. The children were still there at the house but someone stepped up and took them under their wing, while Mom and Dad were busy.

By: margene

margene — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:29:41 +0000

We all draw blanks when we try to think of something to help, but maybe just being there silently is enough. You have many good thoughts on your list.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:26:48 +0000

Pray for them – so very important!

By: Kym

Kym — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:01:17 +0000

Food . . . sustenance. It’s a perfect way to reach out to someone in pain.

By: Bonny

Bonny — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:59:26 +0000

I’m in complete agreement with food. It’s good for the giver to be able to do something and tangibly show they care, and good for the recipients to be nourished by something they haven’t had to prepare.