Too late for thank-you notes?

I’m pondering of writing to those that took the time to ship a card upon studying of my mother’s passing. Is it too late? Is it fallacious? Ought to I simply not fear about it?

Now I spend time with my 92-year-old dad; along with serving to along with his medical appointments, I’m his advocate. — Am I Too Late?

Pricey Too Late: I’m sorry for the lack of your mom. It’s by no means too late to say thanks. Your mates will perceive all that you just have been going via final yr. Writing on the time of the primary anniversary of your mother’s passing makes excellent sense.

Pricey Annie: I take pleasure in your every day column in our native paper. Studying the letter from “Nonetheless Grieving” introduced again recollections of the passing of my husband of 44 years. We had a beautiful memorial service. He would have liked it. On the one-year anniversary of his passing, you may additionally have a good time their birthday, as we did for my husband. My household all gathered collectively for his favourite home-cooked dinner. After dinner, all of us went outdoors.

My hubby liked golf, and we lived on a course. I had gotten Sharpie markers and a white helium balloon for every one. We every wrote messages and recollections on the balloons, gathered in a circle, stated a prayer and despatched them off. It was an emotional and heartwarming reminiscence that I’ll without end maintain close to and pricey to my coronary heart.

Closure and transferring on is so vital; this helped me a lot.

Thanks in your great every day column. — Paying Tribute to My Husband

Pricey Paying Tribute: Thanks for writing such a wonderful and heartwarming letter, providing recommendation for reaching closure, which is so vital in honoring our family members.

Pricey Annie: I’ve learn a number of columns in your writing about opposites. I’m married to an introvert, and I’m an extrovert. We each take pleasure in one another’s pursuits. However I learn a e book referred to as “Quiet: The Energy of Introverts in a World That Cannot Cease Speaking” by Susan Cain.

I discovered rather a lot about my husband and got here to like him extra after understanding him. This would possibly assist some opposites. — Having fun with My Life

Pricey Having fun with my Life: Thanks for the e book advice “Quiet.” It’s a unbelievable perception into the fantastic thing about introverts.