My father passed away last Saturday. My father was the only relative that I had in this state and I really don't have too many close personal friends. My church family really came through with love and support during this extremly difficult time in my life. There love, prayers and support really carried me through a time that I did not think I would be able to get through. How can I show them how much I love and appreciate what they did for me? I already have some cards but is their anything more that I can do to show them how greatful I am?
2007-02-17 06:48:28 · 12 answers · asked by joyce 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm sorry for your loss. I know from experience losing a parent is very hard. Don't worry about anything but yourself right now. They didn't do those things so they could be thanked, and you can wait till more time has passed before doing something in return.
2007-02-17 06:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, So sorry for your lose.
I think it is wonderful the support you found through your church family.
If it is a small group of people maybe you could invite them over for dinner. It does not have to be a 5 course meal, just something simple to show your appreciation and have some time to chat with them and let them know how grateful you are for them.
2007-02-17 06:55:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say that I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent has to be one of the hardest things.
As for what you can do for those who helped you... I agree with the previous suggestion of dinner, if it's a relatively small group. If it's more than 5 or 6 people, how about getting a nice bouquet of flowers for the church? It could be put on the altar (if your church allows that) or in the common room, with a nice general card saying "Thanks SO much for your support!" or something similar.
I wish you the best of luck in the future.
2007-02-17 07:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow you are truly blessed and I want to say I am sorry for your loss I lost my Mom last Sept 30, she passed away in Texas and was brought back here to Illinois for burial . I do not have any friends at all where I am living right now but I found great compassion and comfort right here from people on Yahoo answers (believe it or not) Just be there for someone else in THEIR hour of need that is my suggestion. Love and compassion can only be truly repaid to someone with those honest qualities by "Paying It Forward" maybe if you are able make a donation to something in your church's name. that would be nice, but really just "Pay IT Forward"
2007-02-17 06:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your loss.
I believe that your church family did what they did for you because they love and care for you. I am sure that they are not expecting anything, you can send cards, with nice handwritten notes, if you can remember any specific acts that anyone individual did, then that would be nice to include that. For instance, when my brother died, my next door neighbor cooked a complete dinner for my family, a roast, veggies, mashed potatoes, green salad, rolls, beverage, it was so kind of her. So when I wrote the thank you cards, I told her how delicious the meal was and how much I appreciated her . Something like that.
Or you could send 1 really nice card that says "thanks to ALL of you". But a thank you card is all that you really need at this time.
God Bless You!
2007-02-17 06:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Lottalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with those who say you should do nothing (though you are under no obligation to do anything)...giving and showing appreciation, and sharing God's love, is always a good thing. I believe it would be good both for them and for you! It can be anything from saying thank you in front of the congregation (which can have a greater impact than you might imagine) to sending cards or donating something to the church. God Bless!
2007-02-17 06:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is better to give then receive. Let them have the blessing of being able to give to you. They did it because they wanted to help and show the love of God through them. To feel like you have to make it up to them would be robbing them of a blessing. A simple card will be enough. Sorry for your loss.
2007-02-17 06:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Momma 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about a simple heartfelt thank you in front of the church family? Nothing else is really needed if it was done out of love for you or expected.
2007-02-17 06:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them out to dinner and give them a personal, heartfelt Thank You face to face. Cards are nice, but only YOU can tell them how you really feel.
2007-02-17 06:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sincerely love them and stay united in spirit will do.
I know what you mean,I lost my brother 2 months ago and feel the same way.Be there for them when they have need like the Lord would have you do.
2007-02-17 06:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋