Based on the original Meet Me on Monday hosted by Java at Never Growing Old, Heather over at Acting Balanced posts 5 questions on Sunday evening along with a linky for you to link up your post answers! Since Java is back , Heather has changed the name of her hop to "Monday Quiz About Me."
This weeks Questions:
1. Finish this sentence - The last book I read and enjoyed was.... Skewered Halo.
2.
Do you have special Victoria Day (Canadian) or Memorial Day (US)
traditions? If you don't live in Canada or the US, what is the next
holiday that you are celebrating where you are? Putting the pool up!
3. If you could invent something to make your life simpler, what would it be? A "free" fuel source?
And don't forget to add a 5th Question on your own blog so we can answer as we hop around!
My 5th question: This is unfortunately a question from my very recent personal life. A friend's son was killed in an accident so I took a day off and went to her house. I cleaned and cooked while the family took care of the arrangements. It's what I was brought up to do in times like these. So my question is - what do you do to console a friend in a time of loss?
When a f4riend is grieving, I try to be there with them, or available to just talk on the phone for as long as they want. Aside from the just listening or sitting quietly with them if they don't want to talk, I write. I've written eulogies, biographies and notes for prayer cards. I'm also often the one passing the information on to other friends.
ReplyDeleteI like to bring food, do their dishes and generally be around but not needed to be entertained in any way.
ReplyDeleteI would love a free fuel source! Wow that would make live so much easier. Good answer!!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to say what I'd do when a friend is grieving. I think it depends on the friend and what they are grieving. With some of my friends I'd know just what they'd need but other friends I'd have to feel it out to see what would benefit them best. I think each scenario is a little different and deserves a different perspective. The most important thing though is that I'd be there for them in any way they need me.
I would try to be an ear to listen, make her meals, clean for her. My first son was stillborn, so I know how your friend feels.
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