Received word that a friend of ours passed away last week, his funeral is Friday. He was Kyle's BFF's Dad in Tucson. His kids found him lying on the floor next to his bed in the morning, and they had to call their Mom at work (she's been working nights) to let her know he wasn't waking up. The oldest is around 10, then Kyle's friend is 6, and the baby is around 2 or 3. So sad.
I'm pitching in with another friend to buy a flower arrangement. She was wondering if it would be appropriate to get stuffed toys for the kids. What do you think? We'd like to do something, or give them something, too. Any suggestions?
This is really tough. I don't know if this is possible or silly but what if you did that with an iron on picture of their dad or them and their dad on a shirt on the stuffed animal. I'm thinking build a bear type of thing with a little iron on but honestly ihni if that is silly or not.
Yeah, and it just hit me that Fathers Day is this weekend. I was in tears after hearing, I just can't imagine what those poor little ones are thinking/feeling.
They dont know yet what happened. They've sent tissue samples for testing but won't get results for several weeks.
We haven't told Kyle yet, and this morning we debated whether trying to make it to the funeral, but it's just too far and too much for all of us. I'm still trying to figure out if maybe I can fly down with Kate.
Jo, that is awful. I think any gesture you make - stuffed animals, flowers, etc, - will be appreciated. If you do go for the funeral, you may want to offer to keep the kids for some period of time, or to take them somewhere for a few hours to allowe the mom and other close family to deal with arrangements or just have a few minutes to not worry about them.
We've decided we're all going, and we're going to drive. Leaving tomorrow morning, and then after the funeral on Friday we'll go to visit my brother and sister in Phx before heading back Sunday. It'll be a whirlwind trip, and HOT, but it'll be worth it. I've been wanting to meet my niece's baby, too.
Do you think it'll be okay to take Kate to the actual service? From what I gather it's going to be a graveside service at the cemetery. Or should I try to find someone to watch her for that time?
We've decided we're all going, and we're going to drive. Leaving tomorrow morning, and then after the funeral on Friday we'll go to visit my brother and sister in Phx before heading back Sunday. It'll be a whirlwind trip, and HOT, but it'll be worth it. I've been wanting to meet my niece's baby, too.
Do you think it'll be okay to take Kate to the actual service? From what I gather it's going to be a graveside service at the cemetery. Or should I try to find someone to watch her for that time?
How sad. I'm sure they will appreciate any gesture.
Seeing as they have small children I would think it's fine as long as your willing to walk out if she gets fussy
I was in tears after hearing, I just can't imagine what those poor little ones are thinking/feeling.
