On Christmas eve :(, and my mother in law is grieving. We are close, and I spent the past two days together including the day she died, we didnt talk much about it, it is hard for her and even though she was old, shes still really missing her. I want to do or give her something. I dont know what. Since we are close and its my husbands Grandmother (and i knew her pretty well also), is a card appropriate? I was trying to think of something not too sad but should i do more than just a card? Maybe I can write a poem, or frame a photo - I appreciate any ideas very much.
Thank you
2007-12-27 13:47:58 · 8 answers · asked by 3Diamonds 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i am a poem writer and i have given poems to many and they have even read them at the service they treasure them 4ever write it but do it from the bottom of your loving heart goodluck and frame the one copy and display it at the funeral home too
2007-12-28 05:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A framed photo sounds like a wonderful idea. That way she can look at it and remember the good times with her mom. I would keep it simple like this to show that you care, and dont go overboard which might make her feel uncomfortable, so a poem with a framed photo would be amazing. I suggest looking up a poem about a mothers love and see if you can fit the photo and the poem inside the frame to make a kind of collage thing!
2007-12-27 13:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A photo might be a bit too rough to handle for her yet. A card with a nice poem would be nice. Mainly just let her and your husband know you understand the grief they're going through and want to help and that you care.
You and your family have my deepest condolences.
2007-12-27 14:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy_Suto 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest a letter or note rather than a card with pre-written sentiments. You might want to get some ideas for this condolence note by looking in an etiquette book. Your public library probably has a few of these.
2007-12-27 13:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make alot of meals and put them into containers and label it and keep it frozen and warm it and eat it. For example, "Lasagna- Keep frozen-warm 5 minutes and serve". Your mother in law will appreciate it.
Grieving people aren't much into cooking.
If you have time, you can write a poem, frame a photo, be there for her. You are a good daughter in law. I commend you for that.
2007-12-28 11:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any chance that your grandmother was a fierce, independent woman? Because I wold be inclined to believe that the fierce nature of the dragonfly fits in here somewhere.
2016-05-27 09:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by migdalia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother as well just passed away today, so I understand how you feel. I think that a nice floral arrangement and sympathy card would be appropriate. Hope this helps.
2007-12-29 17:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by westsydegal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are very kind. how about some flowers or bake her some biscuits? offer to some jobs around the house and just be there for her.
2007-12-28 06:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by dancing queen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋