tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post8090605498956307835..comments2024-03-25T05:22:40.086-04:00Comments on Widow’s Christian Place: Meaningful Gifts for WidowsFerree Bowman Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-54366374512742753902014-09-08T16:39:42.209-04:002014-09-08T16:39:42.209-04:00This is a reply to Marcia's comment above - I ...This is a reply to Marcia's comment above - I agree that this type of visit is uncomfortable for a widow, especially a new one. Terribly intrusive. If any good can came from becoming a widow (for me), it is the ongoing learning of compassion for another who is grieving the loss of her husband. Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-81088201611928533032014-09-08T16:32:03.188-04:002014-09-08T16:32:03.188-04:00My daughter-in-law gave me a gift card from Hobby ...My daughter-in-law gave me a gift card from Hobby Lobby and I was able to select items that reminded me of my late husband and some silk flowers to take to his gravesite. That was very comforting to me.<br />Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-22496492460786222182014-02-19T21:53:16.942-05:002014-02-19T21:53:16.942-05:00I was surprised that someone enclosed a book of st...I was surprised that someone enclosed a book of stamps in the sympathy card. That came in SO handy as I wrote out thank-you notes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994994090058480266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-50919764357503014252014-02-18T16:32:30.478-05:002014-02-18T16:32:30.478-05:00The most meaningful gift I received was from one o...The most meaningful gift I received was from one of my daughters' mother-in-law. She sent me a $50 gift card to JC Penney. I hadn't bought myself anything in a long time and was in need of some things. I will never forget that.Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497455737717687678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-5392545060048884442014-02-18T15:32:53.797-05:002014-02-18T15:32:53.797-05:00Babs - the most memorable gift was from a young Ge...Babs - the most memorable gift was from a young German girl who brought some lovely, perfumed air spray. She told me to spray it into any room and the fragrance was to remind me of the presence of the Lord 'in my home'. I love the tree planting, too. Many buy park benches in memory of loved ones. I like to send continuous 'thinking of you cards' with a letter/scripture enclosed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-24794985018951033682014-02-18T12:07:12.137-05:002014-02-18T12:07:12.137-05:00I didn't receive this gift, but a very special...I didn't receive this gift, but a very special lady in my life passed away and her son received a beautiful "Peace Rose Bush" with a card which read - "Please accept this "Peace Rose Bush" in loving memory of your mom now resting in peace. (a nice gift)<br />A girlfriend I grew up with from my elementary years on several occasions dropped me a note in the mail and said "please know I'm praying for you" and would sometimes have a poem in the card, she did this several times and it was such a blessing.<br />A gift basket with maybe assorted herbal teas, hand lotion and flower seeds or whatever to your choosing.<br />Another gift which blessed me so much was my landlord payed my rent for two months (unasked).<br />And........Ferree your book "Post Cards from Widow's Path" has been a tremendous source of comfort, inner strength and blessing. (this is a wonderful gift for grieving widows)<br /><br />DodiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-42231739729068517242014-02-18T09:44:29.743-05:002014-02-18T09:44:29.743-05:00The week after my husband died a friend called and...The week after my husband died a friend called and asked to come for a visit. Even though I was pretty much of a mess, I agreed. Shortly before she arrived she called to tell me she was bringing two other friends with her. I was too nice to say I couldn't handle a group visit. So they all came and it was awful. I felt like I had to entertain company. I think they needed to come together for their sakes and not for mine. I will never do that to anyone who is grieving. marcia906https://www.blogger.com/profile/17197669680582529380noreply@blogger.com