just a thought…

It is easy to support a friend during the fun, exciting, and celebratory times in life.

When tragedy strikes a dear friend, it becomes challenging to know how to best meet the needs of that individual correctly.

While some people may want constant contact and communication, others may need to be left alone. Trying to figure out how much or how little to reach out is difficult. We want our friend to know we are available and ready to help in any way we can. We also want to respect privacy and their need for a quiet time.

There is no easy answer. But ultimately the receiving friend will know you are supporting them and eventually will thank you!

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” C. S. Lewis