what to say to someone who is dying card?
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["I can't stop thinking about you and all you must be going through. ... ", 'Thank you for being the kind of friend I strive to be. ... ', "You're the strongest person I know, and the best friend I've ever had. ... ", "You're always in my thoughts, and I'm so grateful to have had you in my life."]
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["“I'm so sorry. ... ", "“Thank you so much for the way you're handling this.” ... ", '“Take as much time as you need.” ... ', '“Your grandmother was always so proud of you.” ... ', '“She always had so many nice things to say about you.”']
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['Knowing what to say when someone passes away can be difficult. ... ', 'Love knows no boundaries. ... ', "Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. ... ", 'I hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss. ... ', 'You have my deepest sympathy. ... ', 'We are here for you if you need anything. ... ', 'Those who love us never go away.']
907555
Offer your sympathy, hug the person if it is appropriate, and then back away. Then let someone else have a chance to offer condolences. If the person wants to talk, listen. Sometimes it's best to not say anything but simply be there to show your support.
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['"I am at a loss for words. ... ', '"Love knows no boundaries. ... ', '"Please know that you\'re in my thoughts and prayers. ... ', '"I was so saddened to hear about _________ passing. ... ', '"My deepest condolences to you during this time. ... ', '"You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy."', '"I am praying for you during your time of loss.']
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['Start by simply asking how he/she is.', "Explore what it's like for him/her to have a sick family member.", 'Ask the person what would be helpful to him/her.', 'Follow up; more than one conversation is likely not enough.', 'Say simple yet supportive things.', "The number one rule is don't try to fix it."]
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"You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers." "I am so sorry for your loss." "My favorite memory of your loved one is..." And sometimes it's just best to be with the child and not say anything.
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['I am so sorry for your loss.', 'I wish I had the right words, just know I care.', "I don't know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way I can.", 'You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers.', 'My favorite memory of your loved one is…', 'I am always just a phone call away.']
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Do express your sympathy and support, even if it's a simple statement such as, "I'm so sorry about your loss", "I can't imagine how you feel", or "My thoughts are with you". Do offer hugs to dads as well as mums, if it feels like the right thing to do. Do be willing to talk about the loss.
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["“I know this wasn't an easy decision to make. ... ", "“I don't like this, but we're going to do our best with this time.”", "“I'm sad, of course, but I'm also glad you're in a place where you don't have to fight so hard anymore.”", "“I'm praying for you to feel at peace and to know how much you're loved.”"]
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Talk to your loved one and ask if this would frustrate them, if so talk about how else you can explain your respect for them. Instead, do say: “I wasn't sure what to say but I just wanted to let you know I care/I'm here for you".
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['method and timing of conversations with family members around the imminent death of a loved one.', 'deciding when to withdraw futile treatment options and communicating this to the patient and their family.']
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Loss Of A Coworker Sympathy Card Messages “I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.” “May (name) rest in peace. Know that I'm here for you during this time of grieving.”
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['Thank you for your sympathy and kindness.', 'We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy.', 'Thank you for your support at this difficult time.', 'Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.', 'We are grateful for friends like you at this time of sorrow.']
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['With heartfelt condolences.', 'We are so sorry for your loss.', 'I hope you feel surrounded by much love. ... ', 'Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. ... ', 'With deepest sympathy as you remember Ashley.', 'Holding you close in our thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.']
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["“I'm sorry.”", "“I'm so sorry for your loss.”", "“I'm sorry to hear the news.”", "“I'm thinking of you.”", "“I'm not sure what to say or do but I am here and I am so sorry.”", "“Please let me know if there's anything you need.”"]
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Someone (or a relative) is sick or terminally ill. Do say: "I'm very sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers". Be sure to show sympathy by helping the person with their job.