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Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
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Jessee
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
Sorry, I wouldn't send something like that. I don't know that I would be offended, but it's a bit too "commercial". It's essentially a pre-packaged "loss of father" gift. JMHO.
How about a donation in his name to a charity they like?
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
Posted by Jessee
Sorry, I wouldn't send something like that. I don't know that I would be offended, but it's a bit too "commercial". It's essentially a pre-packaged "loss of father" gift. JMHO.
How about a donation in his name to a charity they like?
I agree.
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| Posted 6/12/07 4:51 PM |
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evnme
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by Jessee
Sorry, I wouldn't send something like that. I don't know that I would be offended, but it's a bit too "commercial". It's essentially a pre-packaged "loss of father" gift. JMHO.
How about a donation in his name to a charity they like?
I agree.
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| Posted 6/12/07 4:52 PM |
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
Posted by evnme
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by Jessee
Sorry, I wouldn't send something like that. I don't know that I would be offended, but it's a bit too "commercial". It's essentially a pre-packaged "loss of father" gift. JMHO.
How about a donation in his name to a charity they like?
I agree.
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I agree too.
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Susan
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
Ok, I feared this.
That is why I frantically posted.
I don't want to wait much longer. It's been weeks since his passing and I feel just awful that I haven't done anything yet. This is my close friend. Aargh! I wonder if I should donate to a cancer org (he died from the radiation) or the org she works for which is close to her heart. Opinions?
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Chrisnamy
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
ok....a gift is nice...
but having that i have lost both parents.
having a good friend who was there for me....and called me to check up on me.
Would be a better gift to give!
JMO!
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| Posted 6/12/07 5:02 PM |
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Emily
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
If someone gave me that when my dad died, I would freak out. 
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| Posted 6/12/07 5:13 PM |
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InShock
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
I can't speak as someone who has lost a parent (thankfully), but I see that as a very thoughtful gift.
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| Posted 6/13/07 1:53 PM |
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Geraldine
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
I lost both my parents......I would Def. NOT want a book around constantly reminding me of my losses.... It's great that you fell you want to "give" something........IMO give yourself...your time....a hug...a listening ear......I think that is what would be needed more....I'm sorry for their loss......
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| Posted 6/13/07 2:05 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
Posted by Jessee
Sorry, I wouldn't send something like that. I don't know that I would be offended, but it's a bit too "commercial". It's essentially a pre-packaged "loss of father" gift. JMHO.
How about a donation in his name to a charity they like?
I completely agree.
I don't think gifts are appropriate when someone dies -- though I know others feel differently. It's not a gift-giving occasion. Flowers, yes. Donations, yes... but not gifts.
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| Posted 6/13/07 2:49 PM |
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| Posted 6/13/07 3:03 PM |
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nickipa
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Re: Bereavement Help - Cross Post Sorry
while i can't speak for those who have lost a parent, I think that those kind of books could be helpful, but I agree with some of the other posts that it seems too 'pre packaged'. i like the idea of a donation. or something like this maybe?
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| Posted 6/13/07 3:26 PM |
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