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Months after death people inquire: 'How are you?'

The courteous response is 'Good, one day at a time.'

Yet, the genuine response is 'I'm struggling, feeling hollow and numb; your words are barely registering due to my shock, which will linger for years.'

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What are some of the Dumb things people have asked or said to, you after the death of a loved one?

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This post is so meaningful to me being a Hospice Chaplain. Yes, death is expected after a certain age. Yet, it always comes too soon.

She said, "Don't call the doctor, I want to fall asleep peacefully, with your hand in mine." He told her about the past, how they met, their first kiss. they didn't cry, they smiled.

They didn't regret anything, they were grateful. Then she repeated softly, 'I love you forever!' He returned her words, gave her a soft kiss on the forehead. She closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully with her hand in his.

Love is really all that matters because everyone comes into this world with nothing other than love and leaves with nothing other than love.
Think about it. Profession, career, bank account, our goods are just tools, nothing more. Everything stays here. So just love….
love those that really love you. Love, as if there was nothing more important in your life! ♥️🥺