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Need the right words to thank a community for support, holding a fund raiser and all others who supported in the death of a friends husband.
	You could word it something like: Thank you for your generosity and acts of kindness to help "Mary" during her most difficult time. It's people like you who make the world a much better place to live.
I am in the process of writing thank you notes for flower arangements received at the funeral home. For my mother-in-laws passing. My question is there were flower sent from a group of her co workers, that only one signed the guest book with an address. How do I go about sending thank you note to the group? This arrangement was sent besides the one that was sent from the company she works for in which I am sending a thank you to the company. Any ideas you can give would be appreciated. Thank you Lori
	You would have to address the note to the person who wrote in their address in the book. On the inside of the note you would write the note to the group who sent the arrangement.
Hi Rosemary, I am making invites for my mother's 70th birthday party. She has asked that no gifts be given, however, her best friend said that she knows my mother would really like gift cards or monetary gifts. How do I word this on the invitation? I have put the following on the invite so far: Please, no gifts. Your gift will be your presence. A wishing well for cards will be available. Or: A wishing well for cards and gift cards will be available. What do you think? Please help! Added response after reading answer. Hi Rosemary! Thanks for the advice. I spoke to my mom and made sure that she did not want any gifts - and that is her wish. So, I placed the following wording in the invitation: Your gift will be your presence A wishing well for cards will be available My mom and I both agreed on this wording for the invite. I figured that if someone really wanted to give her a gift, they could by slipping a gift card into the card. She is so sweet. She just wants to celebrate and share this milestone birthday with her friends and family. She'll probably spend the next morning in her cozy chair reading cards with lovely birthday wishes written in them and she might even be surprised by a gift card or two!
	I like the idea of the wishing well for cards and gift cards. This way the guests will not feel obligated to bring a gift. However you cannot tell them no gift is necessary (your gift will be your presence) and then ask for a gift card. You could add: Let's make this a real celebration for Mom. She loves to shop! Your gift card will be greatly appreciated. There will be a wishing well for cards and gift cards.
Rosemary, We are planning a housewarming party but our house is very small and would like to only ask for gift cards to place that we need things from such as: a new toilet or patio funiture. Would this be rude? How can I word that in the invitation? Thank you!
	It is difficult to ask for what you want to be given as a gift. However, you could play up the theme of the "fund". Have an object decorated in the entrace foyer or some part of the house where the guest enter. You could decorate a cardboard box and label it the Wish List Fund. On the invitation you could include: We want to share our new home with you. Come visit and enjoy the refreshments. In lieu of gifts we are asking for gift cards for our Wish List fund. We are trying to purchase patio furniture and a new toilet.
Hi, 10 years ago I lost my husband, (I'm)was a mother of 3) and I was given a book that I think was called "BEGINNINGS, A BOOK FOR WIDOWS" since then I lent it to a friend that was in the same situation. Just recently I lost a family member and I think his widow (a mother of 2) would enjoy the book like I did. Could you please let me know who wrote this book or where I could possibly get a copy of it. Thanking you in advance. Shari
	This title was written by Betty Jane Wylie. I believe you can still get it at www.amazon.com
We recently lost our unborn child at just 17 weeks. I work for a large company and they sent flowers to my home. I would like some help with the wording of the thank-you note.
	So sorry for your loss. I would suggest you write something like: We truly appreciate your kindness during this most difficult time in our lives. Our little angel is safe and happy in heaven. Thank you for being so thoughtful.
I have a couple of questions: 1) My mom passed away almost a month ago and I am sending the thank you cards for flowers but want to get the wording just perfect - please help; 2) Some people sent both a monetary donation to a charity as well as flowers - how do I word those thank you cards and; 3) a few of the arrangements came from friends who, although each of their family members do not live together, they sent a "group" arrangement - do I send each person a separate thank you?
	Sorry for your loss. For the general notes you could write something generic: Thank you for helping me during this difficult time. Your kindness and generosity in remembering my mother was a great comfort. For the people who sent multiple names on the card you can send one card to all of them and send it to the eldest or most familiar of the group.
My husband died recently, suddenly, we had been together 9 years. The Step-daughter from a previous marriage attended the service. Knowing how loving he has been with my daughter and that he walked her down the aisle at her wedding, I would like to write something comforting to this young woman. Few at the service were aware of the past connection therefore she was not awarded the comfort that came to me, my daughter, or his blood children.
	So sorry for your loss. You could write something like: Mary your presence at "John's" memorial services was greatly appreciated. He meant so much to all of us and had a special part in each of our lives. We shall always keep him with us by recalling the special ways he was there for us.
I was struggling with a test that I had taken many times in order to finish my degree. I had a great deal of people praying for me. I finally passed my test and I would like to send them all a Thank you card thanking them for their prayers and concerns. Can you give me an idea of what to say and can I send a card to everyone with the same wording?
	Thank you for your prayers and love during this important time in my life. I feel so fortunate to have your support. Y our presence in my life is a true treasure.
What is an appropriate monetary amount for a high school graduation gift?
	Any amount you can afford comfortably is acceptable. My suggestion would be at least $10.00 and upwards.

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