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Bombarded with food after a family death
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:24 pm
My father died this week (not a seeking sympathy thread).
I don’t want to sound ungrateful but people have been sending more food than we can possibly eat and a bunch of it is going to waste. I appreciate the intention but it’s a much better idea to give a gift card or something. I feel bad that we will have to throw away so much stuff.
I don’t want to sound ungrateful but people have been sending more food than we can possibly eat and a bunch of it is going to waste. I appreciate the intention but it’s a much better idea to give a gift card or something. I feel bad that we will have to throw away so much stuff.
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Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:26 pm to TheWalrus
Sorry about your dad. I think you just wanted some attention and don’t care about the food. That’s ok.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:27 pm to TheWalrus
We had casseroles for a month after our first kid was born. It is just something people do. It takes more effort than a gift card
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:28 pm to TheWalrus
I hear ya. I know people that do this all the time. Like someone is on their death bed for a week and as soon as they pass BOOM! Food starts arriving. I just don't have much of an appetite when dealing with the loss of a family member. It's a nice gesture and shows that people care about you and your family.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:28 pm to TheWalrus
Perhaps you could look into one of them newfangled freezer things.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:29 pm to TheWalrus
You're Baptists, aren't you? 
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:32 pm to TheWalrus
Don't throw any of it away if it's good food. I'll come eat what y'all don't want.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:32 pm to TheWalrus
When this happened to me I just tried everything and tossed the ones that were not very good. Unless everyone is a great cook you will have some duds you can toss out.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:33 pm to TheWalrus
Southerners supply food when they don't truly know how to express their feelings.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:34 pm to X123F45
That is how they express their feelings.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:34 pm to TheWalrus
Freeze that shite
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:35 pm to TheWalrus
It's something we Southerners do. You yankees wouldn't understand.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:35 pm to TheWalrus
Text everyone in your contacts the following:
“Thank you for your support in this time of our loss. In lieu of food gifts, we would instead insist on monetary gifts. This will allow us to appropriately honor Dad and none of us want to let him down in this time of his passing. Thanks for understanding!”
Seriously, sorry for your loss. It’s not a great century to be a Walrus.
“Thank you for your support in this time of our loss. In lieu of food gifts, we would instead insist on monetary gifts. This will allow us to appropriately honor Dad and none of us want to let him down in this time of his passing. Thanks for understanding!”
Seriously, sorry for your loss. It’s not a great century to be a Walrus.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:36 pm to TheWalrus
Coordinate with the family when bringing food. Ask what day is open.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:37 pm to TheWalrus
Sorry your dad died, here’s a $20 Cabela’s gift card
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:38 pm to TheWalrus
They are trying to remove the inconvenience of preparing a meal, not gift you something.
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:38 pm to TheWalrus
quote:Is this you guys?
Bombarded with food after a family death
Posted on 11/18/22 at 5:38 pm to TheWalrus
Trust me. It will end quickly. Enjoy it while you can.
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