Someone that I am very fond of recently lost his father. What should I write in the card?

Question

I don't want to be pushy, but I want him to know how sorry I am. He and his father were very close and I want him to know I'm here if he needs someone to talk to.

Answer 1

Belindare; I have done this before.. A friends very-beautifull mestizo daughter,
just 2 years elder than mine -then 16.. went for a high-speed ride
-in an Aussie-manufactured G.T.O. vee-8.. The girl driving the thing
-at 240 Kms/hr-dropped her cigarette on the floor-of the high-speed G.M. car..

My friend's daughter, Lisa was thrown clear, as the car left-the-road
-but was torn-to-pieces, virtually.. . . The others also died -but in a "ball-of-fire"
.-as the machine was full-to-the-brim on 100-octane Aviation gasoline!

I was on the other side of the vast Continent-of-Australia: Queensland,
listening to the news.. at 4 am -with headphones: had a real uneasy feeling
SOMETHING terrible had occurred in MY home 'barrio'..
It sure ..HAD.

I Immediately grabbed my thickest, blackest ink-pen, cut-out a simple
pure-white card: a blank. I wrote WHAT i felt: "I am TERRIBLY sorry, Garry!"

Bellindare; juust be ultra-SIMPLE, and very, very honest,
at such an unfortunate ..evfent -like that: it works best; (gains your respect
..for ..not 'waffling', on).. Believe me, that is the way to handle it.

Answer 2

Honestly, he may not even read the card. Reading "sorry your dad is dead" cards doesn't exactly help in such a situation. If you want to let him know you are there for him, then tell him. Just put your hand on his shoulder, say, "I'm here if you need a friend.", gently pat him on the back and walk away so that he isn't embarrassed or doesn't snap at you. If he does, don't take it personally...he's going through a lot right now.

Answer 3

try telling him just that.

tell him that you think the world of him, and that your are so sorry for his loss, that you want him to know that if he should need a friend you want him to know that you will be able to be there for him.

it's a sympathy card, if someone reads more into it than just simple compassion, then some thing is wrong with them.

Answer 4

Actually what you wrote here would say what you are lookin for, I am sure he knows your heart and the words alone will help him through, he is lucky to have a friend such as you at this time, my condolences.

Answer 5

first mistake people make is to say i know how you feel ,don't do that because you know is hurting but you don't know how he feels unless you lost someone close to you like your dad.
Tells him you there for him when is ready to talk and your prayers are with him ,and you care very much for him .
and he got your deepest condolences.

let him know you a good friend.

Answer 6

Put nothing.....just let the word in the card say it all. Put your name or the family it is from.Just make sure you find the right card for the right person.

Answer 7

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am here for you if you need someone to turn to. Um... I am grieving with you at this time and be comforted in knowing I am here for you... Something like that

Answer 8

Tell him that you are very sorry for his loss and tell him that you will be there if he wants someone to talk to.

Answer 9

Basically what you wrote in your question is what you should say.Just express that your sorry for his loss,and that your there when/if he ever needs you,let him know your a call away!

Answer 10

Yes, basically what you expressed here would be very nice. He will appreciate knowing you care.