Condolence Card Suggestions & Anniversary/Birthday Cards
Acknowledge the Loss
I find that I too am missing _____. I so enjoyed taking care of her. I wish you peace even while you grieve.
I am so sorry that _____ died. I will always remember her smile.
Even though we knew that ____ was very sick, I am still saddened by his death.
I will miss _____.
Me parece que yo también estoy extrañando a ______. Fue un placer cuidar de el/ella. Les deseo paz incluso durante su duelo.
Lo siento tanto que ____ murió. Siempre recordaré su sonrisa
A pesar de que sabía que _____estaba muy enfermo/a, todavía estoy entristecido por su muerte
Voy a extraña a ______.
Express your sympathy
My affectionate respects to you and your family.
My heart and my tears are with you.
I hope you find comfort in many beautiful memories.
We all join in sending you our heartfelt sympathy and love.
Mis respetos con afecto a usted y su familia.
Mi corazón y mis lágrimas están con usted.
Espero que encuentren consuelo en muchos hermosos recuerdos.
Todos participamos en enviarle nuestro más sincero pésame y un caluroso abrazo.
Note special qualities of the child
Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy ______ with us. You and he were a pleasure to care for.
______ was such a funny young man. I know that you will miss him and his humor.
_____ was a strong little girl. I will always remember her bravery.
Your child was a dear. I will miss ____.
Gracias por compartir su hermoso/a hijo/a _____ con nosotros. Usted y el/ella fueron un placer de cuidar.
_____ era un/a joven divertido/a. Todos extrañaremos su buen humor.
_____ era un/a niño/a fuerte. Siempre me acordare de su valentía.
Su hijo/a era un encanto. Voy a extrañar a ____.
Recount a memory of the child
I remember _____ playing a lot in spite of being so sick. What a joy he was. He will be very missed.
______ sure liked to color. I enjoyed hearing the stories she would tell about each drawing. Take care of yourself.
I know that you will always remember how _____ lit up with love for his Mom/Dad when you came to visit him.
I was so happy for _____when he won at Bingo, and chose a yo-yo for his prize.
I will miss the playroom times the three of us had everyday.
Recuerdo que ____ jugaba mucho a pesar de estar tan enfermo/a. Qué alegría era conocerlo/a. Se le va a extrañar mucho.
Como le gustaba colorear a ____. Me gustaba oír las historias que contaba sobre cada dibujo. Cuídese.
Sé que siempre recordarán cómo ____ se llenaba de amor por su madre/padre cuando usted iba a visitarlo.
Yo estaba tan feliz por ____ cuando ganó en el Bingo, y optó por un yo-yo como premio.
Extrañare las visitas a la sala de juegos que hacíamos todos los días.
Note special qualities of the family member
You were a wonderful mother/father to ____. I know you will miss her very much.
I saw your courage while _____ was in our unit. My hope is that you continue to find strength while you face your loss.
Your lovely family was so supportive. I hope you continue to take good care of each other.
I know your faith and family are a comfort to you. Know that you are in our prayers, too.
I enjoyed working with you to care for ____ . I feel lucky to have been her nurse.
Usted fue un/a padre/madre maravilloso para ____ . Sé que lo/a extrañara mucho.
Vi su valor, mientras que ____ estaba en nuestro piso. Mi esperanza es que sigan encontrando la fuerza en medio de su dolor/perdida.
Su hermosa familia fue un gran apoyo. Espero que sigan tomando buen cuidado de unos a otros.
Sé que su fe y su familia son un consuelo para usted. Sepa que usted está en nuestras oraciones, también
Me ha encantado trabajar con usted para el cuidado de ____. Me siento afortunado de haber sido su enfermera.
Anniversary/Birthday Supportive Phrases
Please know we are thinking of you and remembering (child’s name) on his/her birthday.
Please know we are thinking of you and remembering (child’s name) on his/her anniversary.
Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this time and always.
Thinking of you…
We are sending you caring thoughts today… and every day.
With deepest sympathy…
Sending caring thoughts your way…
In support always,
With hope and support,
Sepa que pensamos en usted y recordamos a (nombre del niño/a) en su cumpleaños.