2007-12-27 03:11:13 · 16 answers · asked by boomer48 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Forget "sending" something. Pick up the phone and call...tell them how you feel about them and what they brought to your life.When your friend is gone the chance to do this will be too.
2007-12-27 03:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by kimskikat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an old photo of the two of you together? If so send that. If not, and in addition to that, write a letter, or pick up the phone, make it personal. This is your friend doggonit. When they're gone a piece of you will leave with them. Let them know how much you love them, that you are praying for their salvation and that your life will be different without them in it. Prayer is the best thing you can offer them right now and the hope that their heart is right with GOD. I don't know what your religion is or if you have one but, I'm praying for you, too.
2007-12-27 11:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Neva N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cuty007 has the right idea. I remember being the hospital and being able to see the beautiful flowers that were given. Since there is no scenery in the hospital, flowers tend to perk anyone up. It would be great if you personally delivered them but if that is not possible then the flowers and a stuffed animal are a great gift. A soft stuffed animal.
Another great gift is puzzles. If you know what kind they like, jigsaw puzzle, crossword puzzle, wordsearch, sudoku etc then you can get that. It helps with boredom.
2007-12-27 12:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by 사파이어 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A simple note, or a "thinking about you" kind of card. Any kind of communication will be welcomed, I'm sure. The important thing is to let them know that you are concerned, that you wish you could be there with them, or that you want them to know that they mean something to you. Your friend may not be truly aware of thier impending death, that's a difficult thing to accept, but they are sure to want to know that you still include them in your thoughts. A friend needs a friend even during the darkest times, and you can bring some light into your friend's life by communicating openly and honestly your concern and care for them at this hard time.
2007-12-27 11:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A get well card isn't appropriate if it is the inevitable, but there are cards that say I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Or something that say I care. Flowers might be a good gesture and then again, I am not sure how much time or pain this person might be in, but I feel just a friendly voice on the phone is much appreciated as it makes them feel that someone cared enough and did not leave them all alone at their hour of need.
2007-12-27 11:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
How about some lovely flowers, or a lovely card saying thinking of you or get a balloon delivery or a cuddly bear, perhaps some yummy food you know posh chocs or small hamper. To be honest anything is better than nothing!
2007-12-27 11:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by Alison B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any pictures of the two of you or pictures of your circle of friends from the "old" days? I think that a picture of times when you were young and silly would bring back happy memories.... Even if that person has a copy of that picture some where sned it again because if they are in the hospital they do not have all that stuff with them....
Inculde a Do you remember???? and recall a fun event
2007-12-27 11:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by memorris900 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A get well card is way inappropriate if they are dying, unless the two of you have some twisted humor you share.
Send flowers, fruit baskets, and things they can enjoy now.
2007-12-27 11:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Janice Dickinsons' Shrink 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Send a plant and some books. I don't know how well you know this person but many poeple find comfort in reading "Into the Light" by Betty Eadie who explains NDEs and how death is just another phase of our being. Amazon.com has it.
2007-12-27 11:22:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send card expressing hope and peace.
helen Steiner Rice used to make a selection of cards with very beautiful verses.
Link : http://www.helensteinerrice.com/
2007-12-27 11:16:23 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋