2007-11-10 09:59:48 · 10 answers · asked by Landshark 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
A pretty potted plant that is very hearty and won't die easy and doesn't require a lot of up keep. Gives the person something to nurture and care for and talk to.
2007-11-10 10:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my girlfired los ther father, I named a star after him at the International Star Registry and gave it to her as a Christmas gift. She loved it. I also gave her an "IOU" to go to our local plantarium in the evening so that we could locate and view the star. It was a great evening for her. The professionals at the planetarium were able to use the coordinates on the star certificate to pinpoint the exact star in the sky. It was a beautiful.
I think your friend would really like and appreciate a star and a trip to a planetarium - or if you have people who want to go in on it with you - maybe a great telescope so he can look up at her star whenever he wants (though getting those coordinates figured out is tricky stuff.)
One more thing - the holidays can be a tough time for those who recently lost a loved one. Try to include him in as many activities as you can - especially Xmas Eve and Xmas day.
BEST of luck to you!
2007-11-11 02:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kathy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A donation to there favorite charity i.e. Cancer research. Also a tree or plant that they can watch grow. Another idea is just be there for them at this difficult time as sometimes just to know someone is there for them that's as special a gift as you can give someone. Also if you have been close to the person that has passed on, you could get together with other friends to put a book of memories together with pictures and stories of times shared, to give to the husband for something he can look back on with memories that they shared with their friends and family.
2007-11-10 10:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by frustratedly in love. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of worrying about a gift why not ask him to join you for a few meals. If he doesn't feel social then make a few meals and deliver them to him. Anyone who loses a loved one, especially near the holidays, needs to know that people care.
Also remember to include him at the holidays in the future as well.
2007-11-11 09:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by theoriginalquestmaker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something they both loved and cared for is a good idea.
another one would be a donation to a charity that helps w/ research on that cancer. its very thoughtful and shows you do care and listen.
its more of a call as to how they are taken everything. i mean yes it is hard but some can be prepared so to speak for what could happen and others cant. the best advice is to be there for them so they know how much you care.
2007-11-10 10:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by abear1983 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some mail order catalogs have Christmas ornaments with a poem stating not to be sad, that the loved one is spending Christmas with Jesus this year, then has their name engraved on the back. I received one after my grandma died and I thought it was really, really nice.
2007-11-10 10:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by Patti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a hard one What about a cash donation to Cancer Research
2007-11-10 10:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sporting event tickets, theater tickets, movie tickets, dinner certificate. Something that the both of you can do together and have an enjoyable afternoon or evening out.
2007-11-11 19:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get what you would ugually get him.. I know its sad and all.. but you cant go buying him plants and stuff.. his life will go on.. without her.. if your looking for a gift for the wife.. a puppy would be excellent..
2007-11-10 13:15:55 · answer #9 · answered by shes.unknown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe have a star named after the person? i did this for one of my best friend's who lost her brother and she loves it. she just looks to the sky when she misses him :)
2007-11-10 11:16:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋