"Each day should be passed as though it were our last.”
- Publilius Syrus
It is difficult to know what to do,
how to act, or what to say when someone is ill or has died. Some of the most difficult words to ever express
are those of sorrow. Whether you are
conveying your sympathy or sharing your feelings to comfort another, these
words often matter most. During these
trying times, words become the windows to the heart and really do make a
difference.
Perhaps you have experienced a time in
your life when friends and family reached out and embraced you with words and
deeds that softened the pain you were feeling.
While the hurt never left you, the spirit and caring that surrounded you
comforted you in ways you never imagined were possible.
The exchange of kind and caring words
helps you and embraces those whom you love.
Words of thanks, words of courage, determination, and kindness, let
others know how much you care.
When someone you love is dying, you
may feel as if they want to be left alone.
Never assume that they don’t need you.
They are struggling. You can call
that special someone and say, “I’ve been thinking of you.” Write or tell them they’re in your
thoughts. Perhaps say, “I’m so sorry. I
care.”
If you know or knew a person who is
ill or has died, be sincere and write about their special traits that touched
you. Recall something they taught you,
or remember a deed they did. Your words
will help personify their goodness and be more comforting than you’ll ever
know.
Small acts of kindness, bringing in
the mail, watering plants, taking a pet to the veterinarian, or having the oil
changed in their car also make a significant difference. It’s the little things that count, and the person
who makes a difference is one who finds out what someone really needs and meets
those needs.
Acts and words of kindness that come
from the heart will always be most appreciated and appropriate.
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