something special for a grieving friend...?

Shanna, im sorry to hear of the loss. My bestfriends mom died a few years ago and I gave her 1 single rose. Of course everyone is going to give your friend arrangements, but giving her a single flower and a big hug should be enough for now...give her some time to grieve and always check on her, thats her daddy. However you Shanna being the close friend can sense when its time to pull her out and tell her she has to start the process of moving on very slowly and you'll be there every step of the way. Once its more quiet you may want to take her out, dinner, dancing, bar but you should know she may break down in public. Try a girls movie night before you go in public and slowly bring her out of it. Oh giving her one flower or 2 dozen won't mean half as much unless you follow up with something meaningful to say to her. Your her friend you know her personal thoughts and she knows your part of her and feeling her loss too. Again Im sorry.

She might not bee too comfy going out right now, maybe opt for funny old movies and pizza at home with friends...no girl is ever too old for a slumber party and hanging out with friends and being comfortable without the worry of having to be made up and dressed just right...no worry about being flirted with or the usual pick up lines from guys, just get together and have fun without going public, she might just need a little down time and some laughter to get herself recharged enough to take on the world again...

There is nothing stupid about wanting to be there for your friend. When I'm in pain, I either want to talk about it or I don't, but either way, I find that I'm better off when I'm not isolating.

Nothing wrong with telling the person that you love them and are sorry for their loss and pain. Also nothing wrong with saying, "Hey, how's about you and I get dinner and watch a DVD together?" "Want to go for a walk? Shopping? Watch a chicken fight? (just kidding)"

I don't need a "thing" when I'm hurting I need ot know that I'm not alone.

How about a gift certificate for a massage or facial? Something she can use on her own time to just get away from things.

No - your idea is so much better! When my dad passed, I appreciated the people that came to visit and would share photos and stories about how my dad touched their lives. Dinner out is nice also, because she is not going to feel like cooking for herself or eating in.

Well, when my friend lost her brother I got her a locket with a picture of him in it. She cryed then hugged me sooo hard then said it was the best thing she ever got.

i think the best thing you can do is just be there for her all the

time and let her know that everything is going to be alright and be patient with her she might grieve for a while.

go ahead and take her to dinner and while you are spending time with her, be a good shoulder for her. you have an excellent idea.