Friends and Family Loving Arms Guide
- If you haven’t been through it personally, don’t give advice or share your story, just listen. (if you have been through losing a baby personally, wait 2- 3 weeks to share your story and make sure it ends in hope and encouragement)
- Hug and Pray with them regularly
- Pray for them independently
- Bring them a meal (don’t stay to eat with them) and/or give restaurant gift card to them
- Give them privacy and space, but do call and check on them and let them know you’re thinking of them and ask if they need anything.
- Let them know you’re grieving with them, but don’t make your grief equal to theirs in that they feel the need to comfort you.
- Tell them you love them often
- It’s okay to say:
- “I’m so sorry”, but God loves you and I Love you and I’m here for you.” And hug them.
- “For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” – Psalm 100:5
- “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” – Proverbs 3:5