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Ideas on how to help a sad family member or friend

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Do you have a loved one who is going through a hard time? Would you like to bring some joy to your loved ones life? If you family member or friend is going through a hard time or loss, this is a great time to show them that you care. Here are some ideas on how you can cheer up your loved one.

  • Ask how they are feeling
  • Babysit
  • Bring flowers
  • Bring over meals
  • Bring over some groceries
  • Bring over some movies, magazines, good book, chocolate
  • Call and say hi
  • Check on mood, for depression
  • Cook & freeze meals
  • Do the dishes
  • Give a gift of a new comfy pillow or blanket
  • Give a hug
  • Give copies of school pictures, family pictures, other photos
  • Hang up holiday decorations
  • Help clean the house
  • Help with laundry
  • Hire a housekeeper
  • Invite to an activity, movie, ballet
  • Invite to Church or other special place
  • Invite to your home for dinner
  • Listen
  • Rake the leaves
  • Run errands
  • Say “I love you”
  • Say a prayer
  • Visit
  • Write a note or letter