23.04.2012

Comforting Quotes and Readings

"When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know" -- Unknown

"I give you this one thought to keep – I am with you still, I do not sleep…Do you think of me as gone – I am with you still, in each new dawn" -- Unknown

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23.03.2012

Get Practical!

What can you do?

If you are the practical type firstly, don't ask "Is there is anything I can do?" You may mean it at the time – but get real, -- they aren't going to ASK!

How about: Organizing meals to be brought in? A word of warning, if you take this on, it needs to be organized properly or it can become stressful for you and the recipient.

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23.03.2012

Sympathy Poems

Death Is Nothing At All



Henry Scott Holland


Death is nothing at all.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am I, and you are you.

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23.03.2012

More Poems - Sympathy

I Am Always With You


When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,

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23.03.2012

Listen - Author Unknown

When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked.

When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me why I shouldn't feel that way, you are trampling on my feelings.

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23.03.2012

Helpful Links and Contacts - Sympathy

Note: The links we list are for reference only, since we cannot fully review and endorse all content.

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23.03.2012

Phrases to Avoid

Anything starting with "At least." For example "At least she didn't suffer." Those two little words have a sting in them. They suggest the griever shouldn't be as sad as they are.

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23.03.2012

Precious Child

Words and Music by Karen Taylor-Good

In my dreams, you are alive and well 
Precious child, precious child 
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell 
Precious child, precious child

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23.03.2012

The best present is your presence

The best present is your presence and listening....

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23.03.2012

The Written Word - Sympathy

"To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart." ~ Phyllis Theroux 

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23.03.2012

What to Say - Sympathy

If you don't see the person that often – introduce yourself. Then let them know you've heard of their loss. They might worry that they have to break the news to YOU.


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23.03.2012

Words To Write In A Card

May you find strength in the love of family at this difficult time.

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05.09.2011

The Elephant In The Room By Terry Kettering

The Elephant In The Room
By Terry Kettering


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05.09.2011

Please See Me Through My Tears

If you only read one piece from Healing Words today, this should be it.  This poem says it all.

Thank you, Kelly, for granting us permission to share your words to help us to be a better friend to loved ones who are grieving.

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