could do with a bit of reasurance please

[2shoes]

d dis having a prty on saturday. I invited the parents of her freind who died. as at the funeral the dad said to me"don't forget us at dd's next party"
mum rang today and she is comming(not sure about dad at the mo)
now I am really pleased as it will be nice to see her. for various reasons I haven't kept in touch or seen her.
But how do I handle this. I want to make sure she feels very welcome and not feel "out of it" I can imagine it will be hard for her as all the dc's will be from the school and some staff will be there and of course other parents. so suggestions please.
also silly I know but if I am introducing her to my freind(who doesn't know any of the parents or dc's) how do I ?

In terms of introducing her - just be neutral - hi X, this is Y, but I would explain the situation to your friend beforehand so she doesn't accidentally say something awkward.

Might not be possible before Saturday, but maybe if you and one or two of the other school mums or staff could meet her for coffee or something she would feel a bit more "connected" and less out of things.

Tc's advice is good.

good Idea will email my freind. she works in an sn school an is lovely. silly things you worry about