What are some of the messages you want to leave behind?

Many of those with cancer have great success when they call a friend or relative and say straight out, “I haven't heard from you in a while and thought it might ... Feb 19, 2024 ... Instead of going straight in with a question, validate what they've said: "Thank you for sharing that with me. That sounds like a really ... Apr 30, 2020 ... Acceptance · Thank You · I Love You · We Will Be Okay · Life and Legacy · Lightheartedness and Humor · To Family and Caregivers. Jan 25, 2015 ... I am preparing to say goodbye to my mother who is dying from cancer. ... And we say goodbye in our minds first when someone we love is dying. Jan 26, 2022 ... What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying · I'll never forget the first time we met… · Because of you, I've come to appreciate… · I've had you on my mind ... When you don't know what to say · Listen to what the person who is dying tells you. · If you think they'd find it easier to talk to a spiritual care practitioner, ... Jan 24, 2017 ... Examples of things to say: “I'm not sure exactly what to say, but I want you to know I care.” “You are in my thoughts/prayers.” “Can I bring you ... Nov 28, 2024 ... Hello all, this is my first post so hopefully I'm in the right area. My mum is currently dying from stage 4 lung cancer and we're not ... May 23, 2018 ... What not to say to someone who is dying · Don't ask 'How are you?' · Don't just focus on their illness · Don't make assumptions · Don't describe ... Let the conversation go where the patient wants it to go. Listen to their anger or fears or tears. Or don't talk about death and dying at all, if that's not ...