Condolences!

A sympathy or condolence note can be a great source of comfort to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It’s a simple way of letting that person know that they are in your thoughts as they go through the difficult process of grief and mourning

Did I just say simple? Finding the right words to say isn’t always a simple a task, but it’s one that’s worth your time and energy. Anyone can pick up a mass-produced condolence card from their local card shop or drug store. That's a nice gesture but writing words of sympathy from your heart that are specific to the grieving person will be more treasured. These personal and heartfelt words of condolence serve as a tribute to the deceased and words of comfort to the bereaved.

She is gone!

She left me alone!

I lost her, that's all!

The world is dangerous!

At every corner, separation and sadness await our crossing, sabotaging our happiness and stealing our hope.

Knowing this, we risk living anyway, we risk loving anyway.

But the pain and loss that comes is not given to us as a personal test, but simply as a consequence of being alive. I am truly sorry.

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead?