Death
Two little girls from Silver's class lost their mommies in the past month. They both battled cancer and both where taken by the disease. How tragic. One woman left a husband and two children the other a husband and three children. I have wanted to do or say something to the husbands but what? What could I possibly say that would be of any help or comfort? My heart is so broken for them. Silver and I prayed yesterday for the little girl who most recently lost her mommie. I tried to explain how her Mommie was never coming home again and I don't think that Silver totally understood.....of course. I think I will get some literature to help me explain. So I'm a bit broken for those families today. Bless them Lord.
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To lose a mommy so young is awful.
Nothing can be done to fix it or un-do such a tragic, permanent event. However, perhaps the dads just knowing that people care and are praying for them might help a little.
Not that praying for them is a little thing, it may be the most helpful thing anyone can do.
Just my thoughts...I don't know much about dealing with death, as I don't have much experience with it.
That is so sad. Jacob and I have been talking about dying and heaven and being forgiven lately. The most fascinating stuff to discuss with little people. So, I pray for wisdom for you in what to say to Silver and to these hurting families.
I don't know if Focus on the Family would have something helpful on the subject. You might want to check out a Christian bookstore, too.
Thanks for all the advice. I will talk with Silver's teacher and get some info.
Prairie Sky Books has a couple of books on this topic, written to be read by very little children.
What some have done for grief, is take up quilting/collage. I have no idea if the husbands would be open to it, but I know many who have taken the clothes of the deceased, and then made it into blankets, quilts, or framed art. It's a way of keeping that ever-important person still visible, and putting a physically tangible aspect to memories and thoughts.
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