should I mention my friend? what would be appropriate?
2006-10-14 14:02:11 · 16 answers · asked by Amanda_Panda 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Absolutely mention the friend. The family still thinks about their loved one every second of every day. They would be so happy to know that other people are still remembering their son/daughter.
2006-10-14 14:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by tammipursley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not mention the friend. Reason being is that the holidays are very hard for families that have lost a loved one. It just drives the point home farther that they won't be there for the holidays. Just wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
2006-10-14 21:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by MommyS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course you should mention the friend. Just send a card wishing them a time of peace and that you are thinking of them all at this time of year.
2006-10-14 21:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definately!!! Christmas will be hard enough for that family without the loved one there, but it will really help them to know that their loved one is really missed not only by them as well!
Christmas is a time for God and Angels, and God must have needed another one!
2006-10-14 21:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jill m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holidays are especially troubling for those grieving the loss of a loved one. do not bring up your friend and most certainly do NOT include a photo of their departed loved one.
Send a card that says they are in your thoughts and prayers.
2006-10-14 21:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if you send a card it would be mentioning the friend as it is. what would be really lovely is if you had a picture to include! did that recently and they really enjoyed it. but either way - it's a very nice idea - let's the parents know that their child had good friends and every parent wants to have that piece of mind -- helps them know that yes, you did a god job as a parent!
2006-10-14 21:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Marysia 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some people display their cards so I would attach a little note to the saying how you think of______ often and even though this will be a hard time for them you wish them well.
2006-10-14 21:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would send the card, but I I wouldn't mention the friend. They'll know you are thinking of your friend.
2006-10-14 21:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by Heather B 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What worries me is that the first two words of your post are "I want."
Remember that anything you do should be about the family and their happiness and ability to get past the tragic death.
2006-10-14 21:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i was the family i would be offended if you didn't mention your friend. let them know its been a year now and you still think about and miss your friend every day. i promise you they will be so happy that you have not forgot there loved one.....
2006-10-14 21:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by BLOODHOUND 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋