Chop wood and carry water. The simple things. These are the things to tend to when someone dies. The laundry.
The dishes.
Taking out the trash.
Cutting the grass.
The groceries.
The bathrooms.
Stay with the children.
Just show up and do them.
There is so much love in those acts.
Make sure the family is drinking enough water (really).
When my mother died, another friend came from California to stay with me for a few days when I returned from Texas — and she did the groceries, the laundry, the driving. Showing up is a beautiful gift and makes the transition easier.
Chop wood, carry water…
September 4, 2008 by Power Hungry Productions
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