tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25716009.post2314096750873216730..comments2007-05-28T20:29:35.550-04:00smallspiralnotebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11697991256540348836noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25716009.post-25704716508502552402007-05-28T20:29:00.000-04:002007-05-28T20:29:00.000-04:00"The Art of Condolence" should be required reading before attending a funeral or memorial sevice. So many people think that they are being kind, when their words are more hurtful than saying nothing at all.<BR/><BR/>Our family has a relative in Hospice care. We have begun to grieve our loss, even though the actual death is yet to come. It is difficult to share this with friends, neighbors and coworkers. Their comments have been less than comforting.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your experience.FIONAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00525085661198210325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25716009.post-82077224504063856202007-05-24T16:12:00.000-04:002007-05-24T16:12:00.000-04:00I just wanted to say that I read your essay in Newsweek today, and wanted you to know you're not alone. I lost my father in November from prostate cancer; he was 58, I was 26. Your words rang true to the experiences I had, and I must say, your advice for the "Art of the Condolence" should be read by all. Thanks for putting it out there!<BR/><BR/>Shawna Blair<BR/>Washington, DCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com