tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post6481361137586267059..comments2024-02-12T10:53:01.745+11:00Comments on the wholefood mama: 11 (wholefood) tips for supporting grieving loved onesNikki Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-8366376120682820462013-02-26T22:07:43.882+11:002013-02-26T22:07:43.882+11:00I completely agree Andrea, it is better just to do...I completely agree Andrea, it is better just to do. My husband has a saying that instead of asking, for instance, someone if they want you to chop some wood for them, you ask where's the axe? In other words you just get on with what you can see needs to be done. Thanks for your comment here xNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-82256955512960709992013-02-26T22:05:04.508+11:002013-02-26T22:05:04.508+11:00Your kind and thoughtful words are much appreciate...Your kind and thoughtful words are much appreciated. thanks for reading and leaving your comment. I am sorry to hear you have had a recent loss, as for losing close loved ones it has certainly shaped my life and I count my blessings that I actually pulled in enough support around me so that I could grow in my grief rather than let it crush me, it can go either way for people and I think it is very dependent on the support people are shown, or not shown. Peace to you too xxNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-79113531814471749062013-02-26T22:02:13.042+11:002013-02-26T22:02:13.042+11:00thanks Kellie for your comment here. Yes I agree f...thanks Kellie for your comment here. Yes I agree food is a wonderful gift, one that I am happy to receive anytime grieving or not! :) xxNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-11591370007340306672013-02-22T12:15:24.342+11:002013-02-22T12:15:24.342+11:00I sometimes think we actually just have to 'do...I sometimes think we actually just have to 'do', as people when offered, will often so,'it's ok, we're fine', when they aren't fine. Sometimes you can just say, "i'm coming over to mow the lawn", "i'm bringing over some soup". They can say no if they really don't want it, but unlike offering, they are less likely to decline. But then that might be badgering. All I know is when I offer, help is often declined, but when I've just gone ahead and done it, it was usually welcomed.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302990839186249103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-44602734648799370992013-02-19T22:02:09.149+11:002013-02-19T22:02:09.149+11:00Thank you for these beautiful ideas. My heart goes...Thank you for these beautiful ideas. My heart goes out to you for the losses you have experienced. I lost someone recently, I suppose we were more acquaintances, but the news was still devastating and I can't even begin to think how her close ones must feel. Peace to all. xleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-17965426472232941102013-02-14T10:04:29.658+11:002013-02-14T10:04:29.658+11:00This is so lovely, a great idea to share. Food rea...This is so lovely, a great idea to share. Food really is the most invaluable and thoughtful gift, isn't it? Kellie xxdear olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759035094543810261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-84666299686648196292013-02-13T21:35:46.116+11:002013-02-13T21:35:46.116+11:00Thanks Nat for your lovely and honest comment. I&#...Thanks Nat for your lovely and honest comment. I'm glad that what I have shared is positive and helpful xNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-87446030765448580292013-02-13T20:17:50.088+11:002013-02-13T20:17:50.088+11:00Nikki I really appreciate you sharing this. I am r...Nikki I really appreciate you sharing this. I am really sorry to hear you have experienced so much loss, particularly when you were so young . I also agree that we don't talk really know how to handle grief in our society. it's not something that's really talked about which is very sad. So thanks for the tips for taking care of loved ones. xnataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813097196624713074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-35777450230139104712013-02-13T13:37:11.578+11:002013-02-13T13:37:11.578+11:00you have summed it up Kate 'knowing someone ca...you have summed it up Kate 'knowing someone cares' it is so key, so simple and yet for some reason can be difficult for people to get right. Thanks for your words here xNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-13500415741845014332013-02-13T13:36:18.542+11:002013-02-13T13:36:18.542+11:00Thanks dear one. Sometimes I shy away from talking...Thanks dear one. Sometimes I shy away from talking too much about my losses, not because I don't want to but because it can make other people feel awkward or uncomfortable not knowing what to say, but I have come to realise that grief is not particularly handled well in our society and that sharing our experiences really is helpful. So, thank you for your beautiful kind words and for sharing the information. xxNikki Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061038678819861999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-9397795644659321472013-02-13T12:04:52.294+11:002013-02-13T12:04:52.294+11:00real, practical help...there is nothing more sooth...real, practical help...there is nothing more soothing. Knowing someone cares.<br /><br />cheers Katesimplelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397507005757292686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627109429370960702.post-85268457898230447472013-02-13T09:07:25.639+11:002013-02-13T09:07:25.639+11:00oh you are so beautiful, i didn't realise the ...oh you are so beautiful, i didn't realise the extent of the loss you have experienced, oh my goodness. And this post is just so amazingly important, i am bookmarking it and updating a blog post just so i can spread it out there. thank you lovely, you are amazing.jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676407573579992272noreply@blogger.com