[header] How to make amends with a dying loved one [title] Make the connection. [step] Making contact with your loved one is an important part of making amends. Don't wait around for your loved one to reach out or for it to happen naturally. 
When your loved one is ill and dying, make it your first priority to get back into his or her life. [substeps] Try making a phone call, sending a letter, or stopping by to see your loved one.