'May love rest gently in your broken heart.' Our 29-year-old son died unexpectedly in September. There really are no words to console us. Most comments that mention healing or finding peace, however well-intentioned, feel so unrealistic and oblivious to the depth of our loss. I hope we do find peace and some degree of healing eventually, but right now I need to sit with my grief.
When my husband passed away unexpectedly five years ago, it was so hard for me to go to the grocery store or the post office. Everyone asked me, "How are you doing?" I felt like I needed to respond in a way that assured the other person I was OK when I was not. However, two friends would always say, "It's so good to see you," and give me a hug.
On a card, I usually say something like, "I know their life was better because you were in it." People have commented that they loved hearing that.
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