... Our good friend & neighbor passed away last night. He was a wonderful man, great grandpop, husband ... Our son played with his foster kids & they have all become an extension of our own family life.
I thought that since they have so many friends and family it would be nice to organize some of the dinners that will inevitably be delivered over the next few weeks. so I mentioned to a few people that I would be making up a schedule for that. each neighbor can pick a night to deliver a meal they make for her and the foster boys (10 & 14 & they eat like mad!).
Has anyone here every done this before? should I make any suggestions to people about portions or meals or should I just walk around to some houses with a blank printed out calendar sheet and put their names on it for whatever date they say? then make copies for everyone and pass them out so they remember?
is this overkill or a great idea? I figure I need to do it today... since he passed last night and people are gonna
2006-09-18 05:37:37 · 12 answers · asked by KimiBloss 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Its a great idea. Just don't ruin it by trying to micro manage it. Just manage the schedule and trust the people signing up to do the best that they can unless they ask you for suggestions or help.
2006-09-18 05:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by rkrell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it simple. Just hand out the dates available and the servings needed. List any Food aversions and or allergies. Other than that once filled in get copies and pass out. You might send reminders to each person at the beginning of each week so that the family won't be left without a meal. Suggestions for meals is overkill. Just let them know how many to cook for.
2006-09-18 05:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by AVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea. My grandma passed away last weekend, and we have tons of food that people brought over for us. It was a relief to not have to worry about meals.
I would ask around if people are interested in helping. No pressure. People will be bringing food on their own for the next week, so the schedule might work better starting in a week. When the funeral and everything is over.
I am sorry about the loss.
2006-09-18 05:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by agentm006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful idea. Good for you for thinking of it.
If the family has a freezer, maybe rather than organizing an individual night for each meal, people could make pre-cooked dinners that can be frozen, so all they have to do is heat something up.
2006-09-18 05:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are in a close knit neighborhood, so finding phone numbers shouldn't be a problem. I say make the phone calls, ask if they'd like a day to help and let them know what days are available. Once the calendar is full, send a copy to everyone who volunteered. Great idea, by the way, and one that I would assume will be greatly appreciated!
2006-09-18 05:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by mamafence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of such an arrangement but it sounds very "neighborly" to me. You also must be a good friend. You might need to plan for this and organize it well. I think it is a good idea, may God bless and keep you!
2006-09-18 05:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Declining to host a funeral for a lifeless guy? you have sunk to unspeakable depths. Christianity claims everybody is a sinner, yet you do no longer officiate centers for sinners? perplexing. the only reason i'd see as valid to say no would be that the guy grew to become into of yet another faith and then could have come to it. whether that is glaring it grew to become into no longer the case, provided that he asked you. you have betrayed the have confidence of a chum. no longer protecting troth to friends is the gravest of sins. i'd propose you're making repentance at contemporary, by way of fact in case you do no longer, your wyrd would be BADLY messed.
2016-10-01 02:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our small town it is done all the time. I am sure it will a welcome relief for the widow to have that burden lifted from her as she deals with her loss.
*People who don't want to cook, can order catered food for her.
It is a great idea, get it done I am sure other people in your community will be more than willing to help a neighbor in need.
2006-09-18 05:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a great idea. I would just make sure to tell everyone that there are to growing boys, so they should make a larger portion.
2006-09-18 05:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥dream_angel♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea. Call everyone and if you go to a local church, check with the members. Good luck and God bless.
2006-09-18 05:40:55 · answer #10 · answered by rastus7742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋