My dad told me that my grandmother might not last another year and this christmas will probably be the last time we see her, i accepted it in a way, but i wanna do something really special for her when i see her, we'll be seeing her for about a week, but i dont know what to do, the family is getting together for christmas, and i think her birthday is around that time, i wanna make the last time she sees us really really special but i dont know what to do, please help.
2006-12-02 14:12:45 · 10 answers · asked by Blurred V 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
What would be very special indeed is to sit down and let her TELL you (and you can record) her LIFE story -- the places she has been, the things she saw, her Husband and children -- special memories through the years -- anything and everything ...
After you do that during the week, spend the time and start writing it into a word processing format -- and make highlights down through the years (and ask her if she has photos of herself too through the years that she is willing to add to this life history).
Then ... when it is done -- present a copy of that life history to your FATHER and his Mother (if she is still alive) -- just think of what a blessing this would be to her (and how positively she will react) -- and ... the other benefit ...
This is a WAY to learn about your family's History from its Elder Statesperson ... the Grandmother!
2006-12-02 14:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I didn't catch if you were a girl or a guy, but what about a picture album. Old people LOVE picture albums. If you are a girl scrap book her one. If you are a guy and are not into that, have a girl do it for you. They are fun and really cool. You don't say if she's in a nursing home or not, or if she's bed bound. But old people don't need alot of "things" they like and need companionship. They like for families to be together...that is gift enough alot of times. If a picture album is too much, what about a family picture. What about writing down her life story? Is her mind still good? Mostly I'd just spend as much time with her as possible. You will never be disappointed you did.
2006-12-02 14:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by Becky F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend time with her. It is the most special gift you will be able to give one another. She probably has a lot she would like to say to someone and you would be very blessed to reap her wisdom. Ask if there is anything you can do for her. You may be surprised at a simple request that means a lot to her. Most of all enjoy the time she has left. The memories will last you the rest of your life.
2006-12-02 14:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend time with her and listen to her stories...that is the best gift you could give her...just be there. Ask her to tell you about her growing up and what things were like. Elderly people just need someone to pay them a little attention and spend time with them.Take lots of pictures and videos...you will cherish them down the road.
2006-12-03 02:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do whatever your grandmother would like to do. People have different ways of dealing with terminal diagnoses. Maybe she would like to reminisce about the people and accomplishments that have been important to her throughout her lifetime. Maybe you should make her a scrapbook about her life.
2006-12-02 14:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by RaeRae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not make her like a scrapebook with pictures of her from when she was little till current...include pictures of her kids, grandkids, siblings, uncles, aunts & so on. This she would love it. Take a lot of pictures for x-mas to add to the album_
2006-12-02 14:16:42 · answer #6 · answered by Chickybabe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Express to her how much you love and appreciate her. Tell her that you will always remember her and that she will be with you always. Try to spend as much time with her as possible. Don't let her see that you're sad, but celebrate every day as much as you can.
2006-12-02 14:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u cant change the acts of others.just do the best u can, and make every last minute you have with her count otherwise u might regret it (i know i did)
2006-12-02 14:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by gemini_dragon_gurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make her happy,keep her laughin..........N stay close to her love her n let her know that u love her every chance that you get........
2006-12-02 14:27:49 · answer #9 · answered by stephanie f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be there for her
2006-12-02 14:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by christy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋