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That is such a tough one. We told our kids that their grandmother was very sick and hurting and that her body was not working any more. God didn't want her to hurt anymore, so He took her to Heaven to live with Him & not hurt anymore.
I'm not sure how to prepare her for it though. We haven't really face that yet. I think that answering her questions honestly, without giving her more information than she can handle. I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this. My prayers are with you and your family.
That is tough since they really do not grasp the concept of death. If you belive in God and heaven as we do I would just tell her God took him home because it was his time. My best advice is to just answer her questions honestly in a way she will understand. Don't over answer so you won't confuse or overwhelm her.
My prayers are with you guys and I hope the best for your grandmother's sake. It's hard to lose a spouse especially a second time around.
That is a tough question. I would tell her. And let her know that he is in a better place. I don't know how you would explain it to a child. Good luck. You are all in my prayers.
Agree with MB. I think honesty is the best policy most of the time. Children tend to become more upset if they feel they were fooled. Although at her age she might not be at that point but maybe giving her a heads up about how sick he is and allowing her to know what could be ahead... maybe that would ease it somehow. Time to adjust. Hard situation either way Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about your family hurting right now and will keep Tom in my prayers.. you as well.
That's a tough one. You can let her know that he has gone to Heaven to be with God. Maybe keep it in very simple terms. If she sees the sadness and wonders why, you can explain that people are sad because they are going to miss him. Above all, allow her to feel her own grief at his loss. Because she will miss him.
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