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How Do I Comfort Friends Who Are About to Lose Their Child?
February 6th, 2010 - 5:26 am
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Recently I asked for prayers about sweet Taylor. Unfortunately the news is grim. Her brain has deteriorated to the point where she will not be able to sustain life for much longer.
So sad, it is unimaginable to me what her parents must be feeling. I still ask for prayers. Her parents would at very least like to see some sign of life, say a smile, before she goes.
I have a question. I know that her parents are not the only ones to have lost a child. I understand I can’t possibly make their pain go away but I’m clueless on how to comfort them. What can I do?
I’m so, so sorry to hear about your friend’s daughter. As someone who has lost a child I can honestly say that the best thing you can hear is, “I’m sorry”. No other words really helped us as much as those.
And, of course, stay connected. Send them e-mails or cards in the months to come, and let them know you’re still there and not afraid of their sorrow – or the people they will become after their loss.
Just knowing that you’re there and not going anywhere will mean the world to them.
(((HUGSS)))