What to Say

Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you need to say something, but you don’t know what to say? I believe most, if not all of us have been.

In 2008, I learned that a friend of mine’s daughter had just committed suicide. It was heartbreaking. She was sweet, kind, and had a beautiful heart. I knew I had to call him, but I had no idea what I would say. I made the call, telling my friend, “ I don’t know what to say, but I wanted you to hear from me. I love you, and you are in my thoughts.” Truly, I’m sure I stumbled through the words. I was really uncomfortable.

A while later, my friend told me how much the call had meant to him. He also said he was surprised by some of the people who didn’t call.

So, if you find yourself in a situation where you don’t know what to say, remember that less is more. Make the call…