Gift ideas

L Sass

L Sass

Cathlete
Ok - this is a rather odd situation, but Catheites are good for so many ideas so here goes.

My mom works with a lady who has an operable brain tumor. The lady is in her 50's, is an avid exerciser, and is very petite - like a size 4. The surgery to remove the tumor will be an 8-10 hour process, and the potential ramifications could run from none (she'll be completely normal with no residual effects), to hearing loss, facial paralysis, and a host of others. This lady is scared beyond words (can't imagine who wouldn't be.)

Post op she will be off work for about 3 months, and for about the first 6-8 weeks, she will have difficulty with balance and dizziness.

Mom wants to get this lady SOME kind of gift/show of support, but is at a loss for ideas. Do you all have any thoughts? (Told you it was an odd situation.) TIA
Lorrie

www.picturetrail.com/lsass
 
I would do something practical - like a gift card for meals so she doesn't have to cook or a cleaning service (that's expensive, though) or something more personal like a gift basket from bath & body works with lotions, soaps, etc. Will the woman have her head shaved? If so, maybe a cute baseball cap or scarf to cover the bald area or something else to make her feel pretty like facial products or a special make-up kit from her favorite cosmetics?

Oh - I thought of one more thing - an edible basket of something - fruit, muffins, cookies, etc.

I hope that her surgery goes well.

Erica

ETA - I would not get her flowers. My SIL has metastatic cancer and always gets a lot of flowers after surgeries/procedures and they depress her because she gets so many and she feels that her house looks like a funeral home. :(
 
I like several of Erica's ideas -- lotions and bath products make you feel special and pampered. And just sticking with her for the long haul. Friends are often gung ho to visit and help out initially, but as the recovery drags on they gradually move on, and visits become fewer and farther between. There's a comfort in just being there -- you don't necessarily have to DO anything. ;)
 
I like Erica's ideas, too! Some lovely, pampering things would make her feel great, as would some lovely scarves or hats. I'm sending your mom's friend my best wishes!
 
One more idea - maybe an iTunes gift card or a gift card to a bookstore or store where she can get CDs?

Erica
 
Thanks to ALL of you - these are fabulous ideas. Erica - thank you for sharing your first hand knowledge from your SIL's situation as well - I am so sorry for her struggles. I'm going to print these all off and take them to mom tomorrow. Thanks for the well wishes for this gal as well. I just cannot imagine the fear and anxiety she must be experiencing right now. You all are the best!
Enjoy every day of good health that we are blessed to have!

Lorrie

www.picturetrail.com/lsass
 
Anything at all that says your mom is thinking about her and pulling for her. I think at times like this, it's just nice to know that people care. Sometimes a great card, full of support and encouragement, can be just the thing.
 
How about a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure. You can look into a local Cosmetology school too.

beth6395

"Double Knot your laces and let's move on"
-Cathe Friedrich
 
As an active person forced to rest she is going to be somewhat antsy I should imagine. So, a gift that persuades her that resting is fun is a good idea. I like the gift card idea so she can get books/books on CD/CDs to entertain herself.

Clare
 
Maybe online giftcards so that she doesn't have to worry about leaving the house if that's an issue?

A-Jock
 
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