💡 Just For TODAY!

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Thank you for this reminder Nicole. I can't help physically anymore. I try to offer hope and a kind word. Or smile. Online groups and forums are a great source of help and hope for reaching out and peace of mind for the day. I also think it's imperative to take good care of oneself. Most posts I've read on this site are from caregivers. Overwhelmed and exhausted. There's not much 24/7 help available when caregiving. Even if you have nurses on an insurance plan, they really are for vitals checks etc. It's the housekeeping, laundry, meals, and quality of life support that is not easy. I found a wash and fold laundry service. For towels, sheets, shirts, jammies etc. Reasonably priced. And made me feel cared for lol in midst of so much sadness and mayhem.

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Nicole how are you doing?I hope things are quieter in your area. Take good care of yourself.

C

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(1 comment) It ALWAYS brings a "smile" to my face when you stop by to see us mc6844 , Nicole 🤎🤗

▶️@mc6844 wrote:

It's good to drop into this group and see how you all are doing. I love to see you having good days. They help to offset the tiring days! Take care.◀️

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It's good to drop into this group and see how you all are doing. I love to see you having good days. They help to offset the tiring days! Take care.

C

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👤 Please REACH OUT to *1* GRIEVING person.

(A) Email/text/call (B) Visit (C) Invite to do something fun (D) Babysit/help around their house.

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📎 Lie down and relax. Close your eyes.

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Just wanted to let you know I have missed hearing from you. I hope all is going well in your new home.

Marcy

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📎 Be kind to yourself, and rest when you need to.

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📎 Make a list of things you feel guilty about. Consider where you can make amends.

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When you are grieving, there are times you are so distraught that it can be difficult to even know what you need. You can try throwing out some offers of things you can do for the grieving person and maybe they will hear an idea that would really help them.

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📎 Plan a surprise for someone.

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Thanks Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 . I did just that. We aren't sure whether we will do something tomorrow or Sunday. It depends how rainy it is tomorrow.☔️

Marcy

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📎 Celebrate small accomplishments like eating breakfast. (So many of us have lost our appetites 😥)

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Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 , I like this idea of a way to offer support. Grave site visits are times when people who are grieving often become very emotional. If the person is open to having someone with them, it could allow them to experience the emotion without being concerned about their ability to drive safely.

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📎 Think of something you want that is available; then make a plan to get it.

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My idea of socializing has changed to what I feel up to at the time. I feel I'm social every day in some way or other. Cooking can be tiring now. I make up a batch of pasta and keep in fridge. It can be eaten cold or heated. Ready made salads are good options. Baked potato, veg, frozen fish or tenderloin is easy and nutritious. Not eating can lead to depression. I know its not easy to keep going. But you need your strength. The Grief site needs you! We all struggle with these types of things.

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📎 Spend time with a pet.