Welcome to One Breath From Heaven. I'm so glad you're here.
"I'm sorry." There it is, two words that can make all the difference in the world.
But why do we have such a hard time saying it?
There's the obvious of course when we know we're in the wrong. Saying we sorry may mean we're obligated to 'fix it.' And of course the wronged person may not let the violation go no matter how sorry you are as they keep the offense in their 'arsenal' for future use.
That's a different type of 'I'm sorry.' We can't do much about such a stubborn person.
Sorry and sorrow are have a lot in common. The both express a feeling of regret about something. There's a sadness and empathy for the loss. We feel the person's pain. I have the best friends in the world. There wasn't a moment that I didn't feel their care.
But sometimes people, including our friends are so overwhelmed at our loss, they just don't know what to say or do. (I can remember blubbering to a new widow because I felt so inept).
The best thing we can do is to start off with two gentle words, "I'm sorry." and maybe add to this depending on their response. Most importantly we want to make sure the griever doesn't feel alone. Call them, send cards, run some errands for them. My suggestions may seem small to you but to the newly grieving parents you are a hero in their eyes. Your acts of kindness will never be forgotten. And you never know, as we could be the ones they comfort too.
Please know I'm praying for you today. I'd love to hear back from you. Blessings,
Mary Netreba Mom. Author. Friend
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