What do you say .. . How do you reach out???
I don't think there is anything worse than a parent having to bid farewell to a child. What does one say? How do you reach out? What can one possibly do to console?My friend has faced a trauma recently when her daughter contracted a virus. It attacked her nervous system, casusing first a lameness in her legs, which spread and within two weeks resulted in total paralysis. Doctors held no hope for repairing any damaged caused, but continued to try to stop the spread of the virus.
To no avail.
At the tender age of 26, her young life came to an end.
I am going to see my friend today, and I have no idea how to convey what I am feeling.
I have lost many family members and close friends, and it is always a challenge to find the right words. But today it just seems soo much worse.
REST SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS ANTHEA
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When mother passed away I was in total shock. I couldn't stand to be there thinking about the woman that brought me into this world. Mom was a very kind person always doing something for others. But at 99 years of age when she passed on no one that she knew other than us kids was at her funeral. All her friends had passed before her. It was cold and snow falling. It was miserable.
I will pray for you to find the words. Just have courage.
Thanks, not even sure that I could get any words out
But the hug will surely be there.
I guess I am feeling it badly because my daughter and Anthea were quite close in age and I always saw a parallel in their lives. When my daughter got home from work, after I heard the news, all I could do was hug her tightly
You were blessed to have your mom with you for so many years.
And I am sure that you still miss her. Your memories of her keeps her alive in your heart
Thanks for the prayers, they will be apreciated and greatly needed, especially by her family
I will have to trust in god to give me the words, because I have non
you will convey,you will survive, you are a great and a strong woman... I do not know how, just I know you will...
Sorry to hear that, I have NO words and expressions to soothe you, because pain must be felt, pain is like a white fire, cleans...
Sorry one more time J
You Go to My Head...
Sometimes the lack of talking about these things is the very thing that hinders grieving. So don't be afraid to allow her to talk about how she feels. If she isn't ready to talk, then at least she knows you are there to listen at anytime! May the Lord bring comfort and healing to her family and to you!
more than any words could ever say.