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Friend's DH has passed away - not sure whether to send...

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 10:30
Tough one. My godmother once told me that she hated getting greetings cards without her husband's namein the "to" line after he died. I suppose it depends on the individual...
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 10:24
thanks all that's what I've got SueR - I have some really lovely blank cards that I think are fine. Thanks for your words of wisdom all.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 10:22
I would absolutely send a card, christmas or not, the gesture will not go unappreciated :) I agree when my Mum passed away people didnt acknowledge it as i feel they didnt know what to say A card with "Here if you need" written inside would be a lovely sentiment
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 10:20
It will be a horribly difficult time for them, so a Christmas card with the usual printed message would be inappropriate, but if you can find a blank seasonal card with a beautifull picture (Angels?), you could add your own meaningful words.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 09:47
The time will be difficult and she will be well aware of her loss without seeing it in print again. A standard Christmas card with an extra 'thinking of you often during the festive period' is enough in my opinion. She will know what you mean.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 09:32
thanks DL, will go with my gut. x
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 09:30
I would absolutely send a card, christmas or not, the gesture will not go unappreciated :)
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 09:23
a card that's not a Christmas card but is a note saying I am thinking of her over the Christmas period. He died at the end of October after a short illness. I've already written and emailed her before now. However I don't want to ignore the fact that it's Christmas and a horribly difficult time for them. It's so hard to know what to do for the right - he was such a lovely man and they were fabulous friends even though I only knew them for a short time here.
 
 

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