Some ideas when we want to say the right thing to someone who has been given bad medical news, or any thing like that.
Let me know if I can do anything is truly useless and not very useful or welcome.
Try some of these -
I'm going grocery shopping can I get you milk, potatoes, fruit...you get the picture.
Why don't I pick up the kids from school today so that you can rest?
I made an extra lasagne. When is the best time to drop it off?
I'm going for a walk, would you like to come?
Give me a list and I can call, friends, religious advisor, family and let them know the situation.
I know some of these would really have helped when we lost Trudi.
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I TOTALLY agree with you, Valerie! It is so helpful to have a list of suggestions. I know that when my mom passed away, people would call (I let Dan answer the phone). He suggested to them that doing ANYTHING was better than doing nothing...and then he gave some suggestions: a note, a gift, a phone call, a meal. I know I had more people reach out because they had some ideas of what would be helpful. Definately NOT "well, let me know if I can do something"! It puts the responsibility on the person in need and seems to be non-committal and generic. Thinking of you! Kim Howell gave me your blog page. Love Joy C
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