Tag Archives: Condolence

Fearing to Intrude

Posted on March 20, 2025 by msw blog

Recently, I learned through the newspaper that the son of our contractor died, apparently by suicide. We know the contractor only through work. He has done several big renos on our house over the past 15 years and a few … Continue reading →

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Lonely Widow

Posted on October 15, 2023 by msw blog

I lost my husband almost a year ago. After the funeral a lot of promises were made by my friends and fellow church congregants that would always be there for me in whatever way I needed. Those promises were sincere, … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashana

Posted on September 15, 2023 by msw blog

I mailed my former therapist a Rosh Hashana card but never expected a reply. My heart leaped when I received one. When I opened the letter, I saw that it was from her husband, not her. My brilliant, quick-witted, huge-hearted … Continue reading →

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Beautifual Condolence

Posted on August 30, 2023 by msw blog

People have been asking you how long is too long to wait to send a letter of condolence. I lost my 25-year-old daughter almost 30 years ago. This past April I received a five-page anonymous letter from a guy who … Continue reading →

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