My favorite resident at work just died. I'm so sad.

[Corie]

I'm not sure if you guys know that I'm an Activity Assistant at an assisted living facility. My favorite resident, Bob died today.
I can't go see his widow because I'm at home with Covid.

I spoke to his widow yesterday on the phone after Hospice was called in and we were both sobbing. She knows that Bob and I
had a special connection.

I'd like to send her something. Flowers? A gift basket? I don't know what to do.

I remember when my husband died and I was inundated with flowers and plants. It seemed like such a waste of money to me.

Can you please help me? My brain isn't fully functioning at this moment.

[jgenie]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Could you send a nice card now and later arrange to take her out for a meal?

I’m sorry to hear you have Covid. P&PTs headed your way for a quick recovery.

[Snow mom]

I’m sorry for your loss. I feel similarly about flowers and plants. Was there anything that someone sent that helped you when your DH passed? My first thought is a card and a gift card to a restaurant, preferably somewhere that would deliver. That leaves when to use it open but I imagine there are times when putting food on the table is tough.

[mom2binsd]

When you are able to stop by, I would bring her some fresh baked cookies and visit safely (with you having had Covid it makes it a little less scary), obviously still wear a mask. It will mean a lot for her to see you. I lost a resident at my nursing home last week, I had to hold the phone so her family could say goodbye to her via Facetime as they live too far away, it was heartbreaking and she went fast. Hugs to you! It's been such a terrible time, and I feel so bad for the families.

[ArizonaGirl]

I would do a gift basket with something shelf stable. That way she doesn't need to eat right away, but perhaps can snack.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Kestrel]

How did you connect? Was he an animal lover, veteran, something like that? Could you donate to a charity he would support in his name?

For sure, I would write on your calendar to contact the widow every month for all of next year. Lots of time, there is support at first and then it falls off.

[Corie]

I would do a gift basket with something shelf stable. That way she doesn't need to eat right away, but perhaps can snack.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I found a Sympathy food tower from Wolferman's. I would like to do something like this.

https://www.wolfermans.com/w/gourmet...s/towers/51104

[Corie]

For sure, I would write on your calendar to contact the widow every month for all of next year. Lots of time, there is support at first and then it falls off.

I see her everyday.

[doberbrat]

Hugs. I'm sorry and I hope you feel better soon

[billysmommy]

I found a Sympathy food tower from Wolferman's. I would like to do something like this.

https://www.wolfermans.com/w/gourmet...s/towers/51104

Wolferman’s has been my go-to to send lately. Their English muffins are the best!

When my dad passed, my mom found breakfast to be the hardest meal as every morning it would hit her again. Having choices all ready to just be popped in the toaster made a huge difference for her the first month.

Hope you’re feeling better soon too!


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