What to say in card to one who is recently bereaved?

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Andylion · 19/12/2022 20:34

A former coworker lost her mother a few weeks ago. I want to send her an e-card for Christmas, (I sent her a sympathy card at the time), but I don’t know what message to write.
Any ideas?

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RogersOrganismicProcess · 19/12/2022 20:40

Dear co-worker,
Thinking of you this Christmas time as we remember fondly those who can no longer be with us.
Sending you best wishes and an ear if you would like one,
Andylion

OtterInABox · 19/12/2022 21:01

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas

Luredbyapomegranate · 19/12/2022 21:02

RogersOrganismicProcess · 19/12/2022 20:40

Dear co-worker,
Thinking of you this Christmas time as we remember fondly those who can no longer be with us.
Sending you best wishes and an ear if you would like one,
Andylion

perfect

(minus the ear if you wouldn’t really mean that)

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Andylion · 20/12/2022 16:42

Thank you. A combination of these would be perfect.

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Wishimaywishimight · 22/12/2022 12:15

@Andylion My mother got a lovely card from someone saying "We know this, your first Christmas without (my dad who died earlier this year) will be a difficult one. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you."

It was perfectly worded and she really appreciated it.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 22/12/2022 12:16

You are in my thoughts and warmest wishes

ChristmasCwtch · 22/12/2022 12:19

“Thinking of you and sending our love and best wishes”

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