• I’m sorry you’re going through this.
• Take all the time you need.
• It’s incredibly difficult.
• This is the hard stuff.
• How can I help?
• I can bring a meal.
• Do you like cinnamon rolls?
• What meal do you miss the most?
• What cookies did they make? I’ll bake some.
• I’m sorry for your loss.
• The service was 12 years ago? Here’s some flowers for today.
• Want to talk about what you miss?
• Have a seat, I’ll do your chores.
• I understand.
• It’s ok to cry wherever you are.
• Missing them is allowed.
• Talking about them is, too.
• Want to go out to lunch?
• My treat.
• Take your time, really.
• Want a listening ear? I’m free all day.
• Can I pick something up for you?
• Food? Groceries? The kiddos?
• How are you doing? (A few days in.)
• Just checking in, anything you need? (A week or two later.)
• The world zooms by, but I didn’t forget. (A month into it.)
• How are things going? (A few more weeks pass.)
• Are you doing ok? (A month or two later.)
• Mind if I text you to see how you are?
• You don’t have to reply ever.
• Sending hugs.
• I remember.
• I miss that, too.
• I’m sorry it’s your 1st birthday, their first birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s without them.
• Want to plant some flowers?
• Let’s take a trip to their favorite place.
• I found this picture today.
• It’s the year anniversary, just wanted to call.
• I think you’re incredibly brave.
• Bawl your eyes out if you need to.
• Cry and cry some more.
• It’s ok, there’s no preparing for this.
• It went so fast, I don’t understand it either.
• 50+ years of marriage? You must miss them so much.
• I know it’s been a year, I got you a card.
• 16 years ago? It passed in a blink. Please know I’ll never forget.
• It’s really hard, til it gets a teeny bit easier.
• Songs can start the tear factory and that’s ok.
• Here’s a hanky if you need one.
• I got you a gift.
• I’m with you.
• We’ll figure it out.
• Sure, it’s tough.
• We believe.
• You’ll find your way.

Loss

is

hard.

These are the things I’ll say.

Thanks for reading. ❤️

Jessica

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