Her son passed away
2007-01-24 07:14:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
just wanted you to know that I care and I am thinking of you in this difficult time.
2007-01-24 07:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by winkcat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You start out by saying that you are so sorry for her loss and can only imagine her grief. Then you go on to say that she is in your thoughts/prayers and if there is any way you can help, don't hesitate to call.
Then, at a decent interval (a month or two), you can follow up, and maybe take her out to lunch or dinner, and give her a chance to talk. But only do this if you will be comfortable if she does talk about it.
2007-01-24 16:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Corinnique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Words cannot express how sorry I am for your unimaginable loss. Please know that I share your sorrow, and you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. If there is anything I can do to lighten your burden, please let me know."
Please give this person your support by calling in a few days to offer your help if you can---even something as simple as doing laundry or making phone calls to cancel appointments can be helpful. Can you imagine how terrible it would be to get a bill for a missed appt from the dentist because your son died and you forgot to cancel? Or to have to explain why you're cancelling an appt on his behalf?
And please remember this person in a few weeks, a few months, a year, when all the well-wishers have made casseroles and uttered condolences, then faded into the woodwork. When things settle down after the funeral, that's when it's hard to deal.
2007-01-24 15:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Karen M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let her know that you are thinking of her in her time of loss, and that you are there for her if she needs to talk to anyone. Offer to be there for her if she needs any help with anything. She will probably have a lot to take care of, but she will be very sad and probably won't feel like doing it. You may also want to consider bringing her a homecooked meal, as she is probably too upset to worry about things as mundane as food (and yet she'll need to eat something).
2007-01-24 15:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear ______,
I am so sorry to hear about ________. He was such a wonderful boy/man? and I am sure that you are devastated, as we all are. He was much too young to die. I do not know why these things happen, but please know that I am here, and I care.
If you need someone to just listen to you, or be there for you, I am here. Please let me offer my time to help you in any way.
You may not feel like talking to anyone right now, and I can understand that. I will call you in a few days to see if it would be alright to stop by and see you.
You are in my prayers and my thoughts.
Love,
________
2007-01-24 15:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by Singthing 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Evelyn. I'm here for you. When you're ready, let me know. We'll have lunch or walk in the park or anything that sounds good to you. I'll do errands, help with the hardest things, do laundry, whatever happens. I'm here."
2007-01-26 01:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by Dinah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im so sorry. My prayers are with you and may the Lord comfort you through this rough time...call me when you feel like talking..
2007-01-24 15:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just express your emotions even if you say that you do not know what to say but would like her to know you are here for her and she is in your prayers(thoughts)
2007-01-24 15:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by cherry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just express my deepest sympathy for her loss and let her know you are thinking of her and praying for her and her family.
2007-01-24 15:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by Princess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and wishes are with you.
2007-01-24 21:49:47 · answer #10 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋