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Sympathy Card Etiquette
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on December 17, 2010
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Do you include a monetary donation every time you send a sympathy card? Or just to people you are close to? I like to acknowledge my condolences but don't know if I ...
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- That is entirely up to you...when my parents passed away I received probably over 100 sympathy cards in both cases...but maybe 10 of them had a contribution to the mem...
- For close family members, yes. $20 - $50 is common. For everyone else, just a card or flowers expressing sympathy during this difficult time is fine.
- I have never heard of putting money in a card. Make a donation, have a mass said or send flowers is what I do.
Sympathy Gift
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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One of the partners at my husbands work just lost his father. We know that he probably would not want us send flowers. They did not set up any charity for donations ...
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- other than flowers taking food is always a good thing, bc you usually do not want to have to cook in times like that. other than that i am not sure what you would do.
- Hi, I lost my brother a year ago and a lot of people brought my family and I food. We appreciated it so much. We didnt have to worry about going to the store and fixin...
- I love Catherine's idea of making a donation in his honor. That is a fantastic idea and something that can help someone else that is in need, as well. I agree in fin...
Where to Send Flowers
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on April 17, 2010
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I just learned that a friend of mine's uncle has just been admitted to in-hospital hospice.
I was going to send an arrangement to the hospital, but someone told me...
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- Make a donation to his favorite charity or the organization of his disease (cancer, heart, etc.) in his honor/memory.
- A plant at home with a note saying something like this: Thinking of you during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do please call. Love, .....
- The flower shops are usually really good at answering all of these questions, because they have usually faced all of these situations. Hope they can help, and I wish ...
How to Help My Friend Who Just Lost Her 5 Day Old Baby?
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on February 24, 2009
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I just got the news that my friends new baby which was just born at the end of last week had died in her sleep. I'm planning on going to the funeral, which I assume w...
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- When I miscarried the best thing anyone ever said to me was "I'm sorry" and then gave me a great big hug. Tell her your sorry and tell her if she ever needs to talk y...
- I would imagine just you being there for her would mean so much, but if you feel you must do more, I think a small token, such as a pair of earrings with the baby's bi...
- I lost my first child Josephine...it was hands down the most terrible thing I've ever experienced in my life. At the time non of my friends had children, and most wer...
Comfort/Loss Of Child
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on February 22, 2008
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An acquaintance of mine lost her 9 yr old a couple of months ago. The family now lives out of state. We are often sent emails requesting thoughts, ecards, etc for her....
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- Hi! I think you must be a great friend to be so concerned for your friend and, in reality, that is probably enough. I lost my baby and my mother in the lat 6 months ...
- HI Wendy! How thoughtful of you to keep in touch with her, especially when it is a difficult situation. My husband and I lost twins right before 9/11 (and we were in N...
- When my friend lost her 7-week old, I made cards for the memorial service with plantable paper shapes- some with angels and some with hearts. It is a shaped piece of ...
How Do I Tell My Friends?
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on August 28, 2011
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I have this great group of women friends, and for most of my life I have not had this, so I truly appreciate them. Earlier this summer, one woman in the group lost her...
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- My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. I would let them all know that you appreciate the gesture but that you were checking your bi-laws and saw that...
- What a nice group of friends to have near you in a hard time. Im sorry youve lost your father. Its a tough thing Im sure. As for the remembrance gift, I can see an ind...
- Let them buy you the wind chime. Maybe some day you will have a house with a yard and you will be able to hang it up there. It will be a wonderful memory at that tim...
I'm Really Disappointed and Would Love a Mamapedia Hug
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on November 23, 2010
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Hi moms. I'm really not trying to be dreary here and this isn't really much of a question. I'm needing a Mamapedia hug.
Me and my hubby used to be good friends ...
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- A big hug from me too.
- They sound a bit controlling and somewhat disrespectful of boundaries. You probably are better off not being that "close." As long as you and your husband are making...
- Sounds to me like most of it is coming from your MIL and family knows she is uncomfortable around you guys and thats why you all don't get invited. If you really want ...
We Suspect ADHD, What's the Diagnosis Process?
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on September 5, 2011
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Our daughter was always a spirited baby and child, but for the last two years she has been beyond difficult. Zoning out when we are talking to her, not being able to ...
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- When I got my son tested we went through his pediatrician and she sent us to a psychologist to aid in diagnosis and med treatment. We saw the psychologist once to do a...
- Don't let the pediatrician try to diagnose. He/she simply doesn't have the necessary expertise and you want this done right. Ask for a referral to a specialist like a ...
- Our ped refered us to a child devolopment specialist. Before even meeting with the kids they sent out a package for each parent to fill out. Sent one to two different ...
Do Most Find It Annoying??
Asked by J.B. from Dayton
on July 10, 2011
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Hi, Mammas! Ok since I am fairly new I gotta ask..do most find the flowers annoying? I actually have loved getting them because it helps to know others actually have...
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- I enjoy getting them, I only reply in an effort to be helpful, I do not try and be hateful or stir up drama. I send them when I agree or think the other mama has a val...
- I like giving them, as little symbols of appreciation, agreement, or even sympathy. I like receiving them. I have read from a few other moms that they find them irrita...
- I like the flowers or personal messages. I think they are thoughtful and show that your opinion or advice was appreciated. Sometimes it is just nice to know that someo...
Ex Husbands New Wifes Dad Is dying....did You Follow That?
Asked by J.L. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2010
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My ex husband (divorced for 7 years) remarried a nice woman. We have 2 children together so have lots of interaction between our 2 families. Her dad is dying any mo...
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- When someone is dying, any recognition of condolence or sympathy is appreciated. Not knowing how your relationship is with your ex or his new wife, I'd simply make a ...
- I am good friends with my ex's wife and we have had little in the way of issues since we first divorced. I think anything you offer to do is fine, from keeping all the...
- Either one or all of the above. How close are you and the ex-wife? The person who is passing and your children? That will make a difference.
