lexy628: What to say to someone whose father has a brain tumor?
There is this family that my family is friendly with, but not close to. The father of the family just found out that he has a brain tumor. We want to write a note to them but don’t know what to say. Any ideas?
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Answer by Quincy Cele
its very important to not say you understand because that will make her or him mad. when you write the they note say that you will be there and that there is a lot of people that are here to help with anything the need. highlight anything
Why notes….. call or meet personally…. act normal…. ask about his conditions…. doctors…. medicines…. etc. SIMPLE.Answer by july
“I am sorry to hear that you are ill. Your family is in our thoughts/prayers. If there is any way we can help, please let us know.”
Depending on your amount of interaction with this family, it is often helpful to make specific offers of help such as providing an occasional evening meal, picking up items for them when you go shopping, offering to drive people somewhere (kids to school, patient to the doctor, etc.), babysitting (if appropriate).
Some people appreciate a care package such as a basket with useful items: non-perishable food, gift cards to local restaurants or stores, or even specific food items if you know what they like. If you’ve been to their house, you may know what sort of items they could use.
Again, specific offers of help are often more useful than generic “Call me if I can do anything.” This family may be too overwhelmed to think of things you can do for them.
Bless you for thinking of this family in their difficult time. I have worked at home health agencies and have seen many situations like this.
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