Comments on: How to Help Your Grieving Friend http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:25:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sharon K. Herbert ~ Jiretz http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-4660 Sharon K. Herbert ~ Jiretz Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:55:11 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-4660 How amazingly thoughtful of you to share such caring information. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a remarkable woman of God and I pray that the Lord blesses you greatly for your selflessness. God has & will continue to use this to touch so many lives out there-- Thank You (: In His love, Sharon K. Herbert ~ Jiretz (sounds like Jarritz) How amazingly thoughtful of you to share such caring information. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a remarkable woman of God and I pray that the Lord blesses you greatly for your selflessness. God has & will continue to use this to touch so many lives out there– Thank You (:

In His love,

Sharon K. Herbert ~ Jiretz (sounds like Jarritz)

]]> By: Taylor http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-4005 Taylor Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:05:10 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-4005 Thank you so much for writing this. A good friend of mine lost her baby in October and recently wrote a post on her blog that included mentioning this entry on your blog. Having a friend facing this kind of life-altering grief is completely new territory. I was a little blindsided by how hard the hurt actually hit me, how much I questioned God for and grieved the loss of a baby that wasn't mine and I never got to meet. I was sad for my sweet friends, aching that we went to a memorial service to see them exhausted by grief instead of visiting their house with a new baby balloon in the yard and see them exhausted by sleepless, joyful nights of caring for a newborn. I went to a store twice to try to buy a sympathy card and left both times in tears after seeing the new baby cards. How on earth can you ever be anything for a friend when the hurt you feel is only a drop next to the fathoms of pain she feels? I wish I had this practical, tangible advice sooner, and I'm so grateful to that you wrote so beautifully and candidly. I will be passing along your post to others! In Christ, Taylor Smith Thank you so much for writing this. A good friend of mine lost her baby in October and recently wrote a post on her blog that included mentioning this entry on your blog.

Having a friend facing this kind of life-altering grief is completely new territory. I was a little blindsided by how hard the hurt actually hit me, how much I questioned God for and grieved the loss of a baby that wasn’t mine and I never got to meet. I was sad for my sweet friends, aching that we went to a memorial service to see them exhausted by grief instead of visiting their house with a new baby balloon in the yard and see them exhausted by sleepless, joyful nights of caring for a newborn. I went to a store twice to try to buy a sympathy card and left both times in tears after seeing the new baby cards. How on earth can you ever be anything for a friend when the hurt you feel is only a drop next to the fathoms of pain she feels?

I wish I had this practical, tangible advice sooner, and I’m so grateful to that you wrote so beautifully and candidly. I will be passing along your post to others!

In Christ,
Taylor Smith

]]> By: Wie man trauernden Freunden helfen kann « Hagebuttensenf http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3833 Wie man trauernden Freunden helfen kann « Hagebuttensenf Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:22:00 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3833 [...] 28 Januar 2009 · Keine Kommentare Hier schreibt Molly Piper, Autorin von “The Pipers” eine Serie, wie man trauernden Freunden helfen kann. Molly Piper hat im September 2007 das für Eltern Schlimmste überhaupt erfahren. Sie hat ihr Kind verloren. Es starb, kurz bevor es zur Welt kam. Auch darüber schreibt sie in ihrem Blog “The Pipers”. Wenn wir von solchen Ereignissen in unserer Umgebung erfahren, fühlen wir uns oft hilflos. Völlig hilflos. Wenige Menschen haben wirklich gelernt, wie wir am besten damit umgehen, wie wir das Thema zur Sprache bringen können, wie wir auch einfach nur fragen können.  Molly erzählt, berührt und bewegt. Niemals belehrt sie. Und doch gibt es hier viel zu lernen. Auch in einer Reihe, die helfen kann zu verstehen, was in trauernden Menschen passiert und wie wir damit umgehen können. Die Reihe heißt “How to help a grieving friend”. Thank you for sharing this, Molly. [...] [...] 28 Januar 2009 · Keine Kommentare Hier schreibt Molly Piper, Autorin von “The Pipers” eine Serie, wie man trauernden Freunden helfen kann. Molly Piper hat im September 2007 das für Eltern Schlimmste überhaupt erfahren. Sie hat ihr Kind verloren. Es starb, kurz bevor es zur Welt kam. Auch darüber schreibt sie in ihrem Blog “The Pipers”. Wenn wir von solchen Ereignissen in unserer Umgebung erfahren, fühlen wir uns oft hilflos. Völlig hilflos. Wenige Menschen haben wirklich gelernt, wie wir am besten damit umgehen, wie wir das Thema zur Sprache bringen können, wie wir auch einfach nur fragen können.  Molly erzählt, berührt und bewegt. Niemals belehrt sie. Und doch gibt es hier viel zu lernen. Auch in einer Reihe, die helfen kann zu verstehen, was in trauernden Menschen passiert und wie wir damit umgehen können. Die Reihe heißt “How to help a grieving friend”. Thank you for sharing this, Molly. [...]

]]> By: Brin http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3797 Brin Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:36:15 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3797 Strange how I found you through random clicking, but so needed this (these) posts! Over the weekend, I wrote on my blog asking, "How do we help comfort those who've lost someone?". I asked because I had THREE friends lose parents last week. Tough stuff. So, guess I'm trying to say, thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to write these and being candid while you did. They were an answer to a question I needed answered. And soon! Since I'm a first time reader, I'll introduce myself. Hi. I'm Brin. :) Strange how I found you through random clicking, but so needed this (these) posts! Over the weekend, I wrote on my blog asking, “How do we help comfort those who’ve lost someone?”. I asked because I had THREE friends lose parents last week. Tough stuff.

So, guess I’m trying to say, thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to write these and being candid while you did. They were an answer to a question I needed answered. And soon!

Since I’m a first time reader, I’ll introduce myself. Hi. I’m Brin. :)

]]> By: jess http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3762 jess Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:07:13 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3762 Molly, Thank you so much for writing this series of posts. My best friend just went through a miscarriage, and I have been asking God to really give me insight and wisdom into how to support her. Your posts are a special encouragement and gift of wisdom. Thank you for sharing through your pain and loss, and allowing God to use you. Thank you! Molly,
Thank you so much for writing this series of posts. My best friend just went through a miscarriage, and I have been asking God to really give me insight and wisdom into how to support her. Your posts are a special encouragement and gift of wisdom. Thank you for sharing through your pain and loss, and allowing God to use you. Thank you!

]]> By: Heather MacDonald http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3550 Heather MacDonald Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:15:10 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3550 A little over a year ago, I was searching for this very series when a good friend's mom had died. Thanks so much for posting it, and sharing your story. A little over a year ago, I was searching for this very series when a good friend’s mom had died. Thanks so much for posting it, and sharing your story.

]]> By: larissa whiteley http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3068 larissa whiteley Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:13:29 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3068 molly, i was brought to your blog in the same way as gretchen, who commented also. two years ago my boyfriend was in a car accident and now has a tbi. although i have not experienced physical loss of ian, we have lost much (temporary or permanent?) and the grief is huge. your posts are so poignant and filled with grace. you have said what i've been trying to say to my friends for two years:) keep the posts comin:) larissa molly,
i was brought to your blog in the same way as gretchen, who commented also. two years ago my boyfriend was in a car accident and now has a tbi. although i have not experienced physical loss of ian, we have lost much (temporary or permanent?) and the grief is huge. your posts are so poignant and filled with grace. you have said what i’ve been trying to say to my friends for two years:) keep the posts comin:)
larissa

]]> By: Gretchen L. Allen http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3055 Gretchen L. Allen Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:36:56 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3055 My daughter just shared the link to your website today on her blog. On July 6, 2007 she and her husband lost their beloved daughter to leukemia, she was 2 1/2. They just lost a litte boy this past tuesday, he was four weeks old. They were adopting and had him since birth...however, the birth mother changed her mind. Once again they are devasted, as are we. Those who have not been through suffering don't know what to say, and all to often offer the "Hallmark" sayings. You shared in a precise, knowledgeable and helpful way for folks to help those who are grieving over losing a child. thank you. My daughter just shared the link to your website today on her blog. On July 6, 2007 she and her husband lost their beloved daughter to leukemia, she was 2 1/2. They just lost a litte boy this past tuesday, he was four weeks old. They were adopting and had him since birth…however, the birth mother changed her mind. Once again they are devasted, as are we. Those who have not been through suffering don’t know what to say, and all to often offer the “Hallmark” sayings. You shared in a precise, knowledgeable and helpful way for folks to help those who are grieving over losing a child. thank you.

]]> By: Jenn http://thepipers.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/#comment-3043 Jenn Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:30:44 +0000 http://thepipers.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-3043 Thanks for sharing your your private grief so publicly. After losing a parent and walking through other losses with friends, I realize people are often at a loss as to know how to help their friends. You do a great job at addressing this need. Have you considered writing a book (or booklet) on this topic? Thanks for sharing your your private grief so publicly. After losing a parent and walking through other losses with friends, I realize people are often at a loss as to know how to help their friends. You do a great job at addressing this need. Have you considered writing a book (or booklet) on this topic?

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