What to Say

Do say to the grieving parents - "I love you!"

Do say to the grieving parents - "I am here to listen when you want to talk about your precious baby."

Do say to the grieving parents - "Can I watch the other children so you can rest."

Do say to the grieving parents - "Can I clean the house for you while you rest."

Do say to the grieving parents - I will pass your child's story along to everyone I know. This could save the lives and other children and give the parents a purpose.

Do mention the child. Ask questions. What was his/her favorite food, toy, movie, game.

Do offer to go to the child's grave with the parent. If they don't want to go, go yourself and leave a flower or something that lets the parents know someone else has been there.

Do mark down the child's birthday and heaven day and call/send a note to the parent letting them know you are thinking of them.

Do write in the child's memorial guestbook when you think of them. It could be a small light on a very dark day.

Do say to the grieving parents - "Can I do anything for you?"

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Do offer to walk or exercise with the parent. Exercise works wonders for grief.

Do pray for the parents. Pray for comfort, strength and guidance.

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"... it is not the will of your Father which is in Heaven, that one of these little ones should perish."

Matthew 18:14