As the primary caregiver for her mother ... "Why don't we write thank-you notes and drive around, handing them out when we see a police officer or firefighter on duty?" Natalie suggested.

DEAR STILL IN GRIEF: I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter. You’ve been through something awful and there’s no timetable ...

I was her caregiver for almost three years and am ... for how you navigate this period after. And that includes thank-you notes. So, short answer: it’s never too late to send them.