Me and my boyfriend and I have been visting my grandpa , cause he is sick of cancer, and I I'm closed to him since I was a girl, and I want to show him , thanks for all that he done for me , what are nice things to bring him. Thanks. I really want to cheer him up.
2007-01-09 16:10:44 · 20 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Magazines or books in subjects he is interested in or has hobbies in.Crosswords books if he likes them.
New slippers and/or robe.
Keep it simple and nice. He does not want to be pampered due to his serious illness.
Depending upon the type of cancer and if it has progress far, you need to show understanding if he does not receive you well. Love him as you have known him and overlook any rawness he may display. Your presence will mean more to him than any gift, but a gift will be nice too.
2007-01-09 16:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see a lot of great answers. I really like the ones about pictures, just talking and spending time together, and "hugs" work wonders. How about something else, like a little stuffed animal, to go along with it? You would be surprised at how many older people love that kind of thing, but won't admit it. I guarantee he will think of you every time he looks at it, and to him , it would be like you were there.
Just you being there probably means the most to him though.
Great Question and added comments
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I'm a grandpa also............What the g'pa before me said is true for the most part, but little gifts are OK............Little things mean most of all. Nothing wrong with taking him a little something - he WILL like it and YOU will feel better.
2007-01-09 16:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by J T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
besides your face, smiles, and hugs how about a basket of teas, soup home made or cup of soup, paper and pens and put in the basket. Or just little notes like cheerful words like here's a hug then on another one keep smiling keep those blue eyes open I'll be there soon, things that just would make him laugh or smile when he want a pick me up. Prays are with you it's hard when your loved ones are sick.
2007-01-09 16:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by michelle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a G-pa and I refuse to have anything like a gift hamper my relations with my grand-children. Building a loving relation with children with gifts in the way is what I think the worst possible way to tell them some love comes in for free. Seeing my little ones is enough of a gift in itself. And I hope they'll know it for sure, should my health be declining some future day.
2007-01-09 16:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bring yourself that's the most important thing and then if you really want to give him somthing bring some playing cards or a game and play with him if hes well enough for that and if not just talk to him or a movie on video somtimes hospitol will have a dvd player available
2007-01-09 16:18:37 · answer #5 · answered by sadeyez 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try bringing a helium balloon bouquet. But if he's in a hospital or nursing facility ask if they allow them.
I'm sure that your sincere company will be the greatest gift of all.
2007-01-09 18:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by quietude61 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does he like to read? A book is always nice. Does he like movies? You could buy his favorite movie. Men always love to eat, but his appetite may not be good if he's undergoing chemo treatment. You could make him something extra special. How about family pictures?
2007-01-09 16:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know him best and what he like. My grandma lived to be 103 and she enjoy me making her an apple pie or pecan pie (I chopped the pecans in a food processor). She really did not want anything material at her age. So, a good pie was what made her happy.
2007-01-09 16:16:59 · answer #8 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pictures of family events, something to read or books on tape, anything he likes just to show you think about him not just when you're w/ him. I'm sure he appreciates you visiting him and little gifts aren't necessary.
2007-01-09 16:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by uknowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No joke, take him a warming blanket or something that will massage his back for him.
Pain relief speaks volumes of love.
Or just take you.
You sound like he sees you as a great gift.
2007-01-09 16:15:27 · answer #10 · answered by doodad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋