subject: Angel Gifts For Grieving Individuals [print this page] When someone in your life has experienced great loss, it is important to reach out to them in any way you can. Sending or bringing that person a gift is one way to show that you care. There are many types of gifts that show sympathy. Angels have long been symbols of solace and protection, and gifts with an angel theme are commonly given to those in mourning.
In most religions, angels represent the messengers of a god. Angels are also commonly depicted as having the role of protecting humans during life and in the afterlife. By offering someone an angel gift, you are letting them know that their loved will be protected. Whether or not your friend or family member is religious, a gift with an angel theme offers comfort since angels are symbols of consolation across many cultures and ideologies.
Many angel gifts come in the form of small statues. You will find angel memorial figurines that include inscriptions of poems. When purchasing an angel that includes an inscribed poem, search for verses that will be meaningful to the grieving individual. An inscription that is soothing will give the grieving person some sense of comfort. In many cases, people place such gifts in a special area of their home or garden where they can visit and think of their loved one.
Be sure to choose an angel gift that is age appropriate. For instance, there are books available that include images of angels and thoughtful poems that will help the child work through the grieving process. Soft angel dolls are another suitable gift for children who have lost a loved one. There are also journals with angel themes that are designed for specific ages. For example, angel journals for children may include room to draw so that a young child is able to express their feelings through pictures. Journals for adults will be more geared toward expressing feelings through writing.
A beautiful gift that most grieving individuals will appreciate is an angel windchime. Windchimes may be hung on a porch, in a persons backyard, or from a tree in a memorial garden as a way to honor their loved one. There are simple windchimes available with small angel figurines adorning the chimes. Others will include an angel figurine along with words of comfort. The peaceful sound that the windchime makes when a gentle breeze goes by will offer solace.
