Her parents are divorced and her mother has been in drug rehab in another state.
Her father is in the hospital for a brain aneurism and is lucky to have survived. He lives approx 3 hours away.
She has many brothers and sisters, but the family seems to be scattered since her parents divorce. She just doesnt seem to have much of a family life.
I would like to do something for her nice for Christmas. Any suggestions?
2007-12-04 01:54:12 · 11 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You can always do what I'm going to do. For my daughters boyfriend. Since I'm not sure exactly what he likes yet ( except my daughter) I'm going to take a picture I took of the 2 of them together and have it silk screened onto a t shirt, as well as one on a mug.
I'm also going to give a matching one to my daughter so they can wear them or use them together. As well as feel the memories they'll share with us and each other at that time of year.
I'm also going to give him a picture/ poster with the saying Jesus loves you, or something with a good bible verse on it. I'll know it when I see it.
Also invite her over for dinner. You can also try to include her in something you need done or like wrapping gifts etc or maybe bake some cookies or fudge. Find out what her favorite treats or food are and include them in your dinner that you make for the holidays. .
Treat as if she was already a part of your family. Like a daughter-in-law. As all God's children need to feel loved and like they belong somewhere and are miracles and precious to God and friends.
Good luck on choosing something for her.
If you're not sure then get your son's opinion on her taste and styles.
Is she close to her dad in relationship? As you dont mention if she is, just that he's in the hosptial. If she is then maybe you can help her make or buy a card or gift to leave with him or send to him. Like a flower basket etc. Even if he isnt awake . It'll be there for him in case he does wake up or to let others know she cares about people she knows.
Pray gor God's guidance to point out something that she needs covered, or filled in her life besides just family or attention.
Just showing he you care about her, even though she's not your child will mean alot. As through God we are all related and loved by Him.
Thanks you for thinking about her and caring enough to step up and show her what love is. You've given me a smile right now to know people really can care for others outside their own home and family.
2007-12-04 02:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by poetbjc64 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Inviter her to spend Christmas day and eat dinner at your house. Send her home with a cookie tray assortment. Buy her a few gifts so that she's not just sitting there while the rest of you open gifts. You could buy her a gift card to a place you know she likes, some gloves, a scarf or something. Get your son's advice on what she might like and get her a few inexpensive gifts. I think the best thing you could do is to graciously and sincerely invite her into your home and treat her like part of the family, since a family is something she is currently lacking!
2007-12-04 02:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Ren 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The nicest thing you can do is invite her to Christmas dinner and church with you guys. Make her feel like she is a part of the family. At least she will have a FEELING of family and cohesiveness - even though her family is not "together".
Ask her to help you out in the kitchen with Christmas dinner.
I would not recommend opening Christmas gifts in front of her unless you get her a little something ($20-$50) and wrap it up specifically for her.
2007-12-04 02:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dina K 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Invite her over for Christmas or Christmas Eve. Maybe being around your family will make her feel sooo much better. or it could be something as intimate as the two of you going out for a girl's day out. Doing this might give her the push she needs to let things out and get her into the spirit. :D Good luck :D
2007-12-04 02:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by penguincook20 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just inviting her place (if that's possible), would mean a lot to her.
If you feel obligated to buy her a gift, maybe a small necklace with a pendant / dog tag saying something like "We will always be your family"
And, it's wonderful you're doing something so nice for her.
:D
Good luck, and Merry Christmas!
2007-12-04 02:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ill bet she would LOVE to go shopping with you... then afterwards, go get your nails and hair done together. THEN, after Christmas dinner, hand her the several small but useful wrapped gifts from SANTA - a cute small wallet, neat keychain, bubble bath, scented soaps in cute shapes, hair clips or ties, nail polish, lip gloss, note cards with envelopes...even some cute socks or small purse - all this you can find at the $1.00 store!
2007-12-04 02:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by BikerChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do as much as you can......What I mean is ,you are obviously a caring person or you woudnt be asking the question....
Forget she is your son girlfriend....just for a moment and look at her as a person who needs love for others....I really dont think you could do to much....Seem like this girl really doesn't have many in her corner....so just shower her with love and so her what a real family is like.
2007-12-04 02:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by TERRI S 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe take her shopping and have her try on some outfits and ask her which one she likes . then go do some other shopping and go back to the store and buy the outfit she really likes for her for christmas . good luck and god bless you for doing something so nice .
2007-12-04 01:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a advantageous bottle of wine in the event that they drink. you additionally can %. up some advantageous crystal wine bottle stoppers to flow with it. a contemporary card to Blockbuster with popcorn and candy in a basket. a eating place present certificates may be advantageous too.
2016-10-19 03:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's wrong
2016-07-30 08:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋