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  Dec 05

  Letter to the Dying

  Etiquette, Coping  

  Dear Maddy,

  My step-grandmother is dying of cancer. She is receiving hospice care in her home and we have been told her time left is short. I have known her since I was 9 (I'm 37 now) and even though we were not very close she has been a positive influence in my life. I want to send her a letter telling her all the things I love about her and to thank her for being the beautiful person she is. She is aware of her condition and has discussed it with her daughters openly. I don't want to offend her or anyone else by sending the letter. Would it be in bad taste to send it to her? Can you please advise me on how to write it? Would it be okay to place it folded inside of a gretting card?

  Signed, Letter to the Dying

  Dear Letter to the Dying,

  I suggest following your heart and taking into consideration the golden rule. It's beautiful that you'd like to express to her the positive influence she's had on your life. Not knowing the details of your relationship with the daughters you may want to discuss your feelings with them or consider a phone call, a personal visit, or perhaps sending your letter federal express marked Personal & Confidential to her. Either way, it sounds like you've given this a lot of thought and that you know what you want to say, how you want to say it, and how you would like it to be received. Trust the value of your relationship and offer your sentiments through heart-centered communication. Inside a tasteful greeting card is fine.

  To Life, Maddy

  For more helpful suggestions on grief etiquette, you may want to purchase "GRIEF WELLNESS: The Definitive Guide to Dealing with Loss" and "GRIEF TRIBUTES: The Definitive Guide to Life Celebrations" at http://www.thetributenetwork.com/books.php

   

  
  

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