I was reminded of this the other day when reading sobernow's thread about the mum who had died over easter, but thought I wouldn't hijack the thread.
A few years ago a good friend of ours was drowned -he was a big part of our lives and well known and loved by the children at school (very small community). At the time the teacher talked to them about what had happened and described life as being like a train going on a journey - some people get on the train (babies being born) and some get off (when they die). Dd2 in particular (she was about 5 at the time) found this a very useful way of looking at it and often brings it up.
Just thought I would share - if anyone else has any words of wisdom on this subject please feel free to add them!
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Miaou · 20/04/2006 09:46
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