I was thinking a basket of fruit amd muffins, but can anyone think of something else a family in morning might need?
2007-06-04 08:34:21 · 6 answers · asked by prttychk 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
FOOD.. b/cuz those in mourning never eat!!!! when one of our friends died in a car accident, i gave her this little acrylic rock thing with an angel inside of it.. she really liked it.. try to find something small and sweet like that.. but if i do say so myself, just the fact that you are going to see her and be there for her should be enough.. and i'm very sorry for your/her loss!!
TO THE LADY THAT THUMBS DOWNED NEARLY EVERYONE THAT SAID TO BRING FOOD - -
I'm sorry to inform you that a lot of us too have been in the same situation and greatly appreciated the food that was brought to us because we never got a chance to eat or even do anything.. ESPECIALLY since my dad's death was a very unexpected accident..
now normally it wouldn't p!ss me off so much that you said don't bring food, because everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but you really irritated me because you went and thumbs downed everyone!!!! you are entitled to your own opinion, but i just thought that was very rude of you to down our opinions as well when they are perfectly valid!!!! ESPECIALLY when it's family..
2007-06-04 08:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by idgaf 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NOT FOOD!!! When my father died everyone brought food and it was a nightmare because we had so much to worry about and everything was going bad and stale and was in the way; it was thoughtful but such a nuissance... The best thing you can take is your good memories and photographs and stories. Talking about your cousin will be a very helpful healer. If you feel like you don't want to show up empty handed, take her some cotton hankies and a book called "Good Grief" by Deborah Morris Coryell. The book will help her through her stages of grief when she is ready and it is very easy to read and is short and is a great resource for anyone grieving or dealing with someone who is. We ran out of tissues more than anything, those are always a good thing to bring because everyone always ends up crying. But remember, your presence in her life and your love is the best thing you can bring.
You and your family are in my prayers!
2007-06-04 16:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did the son have a favorite charity? Make a donation in his name.
Also, think about getting her a gift card to a restaurant, Borders Books or even Starbucks. It will be good for her to get out of the house once in a while.
That's very nice of you.
2007-06-04 15:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by autimom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have any special photos of your aunts son, maybe you could stop on th way, and get a frame to put them in and present them to your aunt. Those memories will be so welcome and will show that you're very caring in her time of need.
2007-06-04 15:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa R. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Food is always good. Maybe offer to do things for them, like clean up the kitchen, take phone calls, go to the dry cleaners, that kind of thing.
2007-06-04 16:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by thegirlwantstoknow 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
WELL GIVE HER A HUGE HUG & KISS & BE THERE FOR HE AT ALL TIME. I'M SORRY 4 HER LOSS. ANOTHER THING HER NAME A SPECIAL CHARITY DEDICATED FOR HIM.
2007-06-04 15:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋