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Need help with gift idea for friend having hip surgery
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:47 pm
by Laura T
Okay...usually I am pretty good with gifts, but I am stuck.
On of my colleagues/friends is having hip surgery this week and I would like to send her something to let her know I am thinking of her. I am at a loss...
She already said she doesn't want flowers. She doesn't drink. She is worried about her weight post surgery, so I don't want to do food.
While we are close, because we have always lived across the country from her, I know very little about what she does in her spare time besides spending time with her children and grand children.
She is in her mid-50s. Any ideas? I trust you guys!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:51 pm
by MrB
STRIPPERGRAM!!!!!!!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:51 pm
by mbw1024
maybe she will be reading during recovery so a barnes and noble gift card? that covers books, magazines, music, movies.
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:53 pm
by pjayer
Books or a gift certificate from a book store would be my first suggestion. I assume she'll be less mobile during her recovery and this would give her something to do other than watch tv. A selection of teas, coffees, and/or hot chocolates sounds good too.
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:53 pm
by Xislandgirl
I like Marybeth's idea and maybe a housecleaner?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:54 pm
by Kathyzhere
How 'bout a book for her to read
as she'll have some down time.
Regarding something that she is passionate
about and that can take her "away"
for a bit while recovering.
Kathy
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:55 pm
by Kathyzhere
Wow..."smart" minds think alike
Very nice MrB!!!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:58 pm
by sea-nile
A book(s) or DVD is a good idea.
I got a fruit bouquet after my surgery. It isn't flowers and it is healthy. My family ate most of it anyway. It was pretty too.
Ksea sent me a bunch of DVD's and that was great! It killed time and made me forget about any pain!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:09 pm
by Laura T
Great ideas! Makes me feel a bit silly for not coming up with these on my own. Books...perfect! I do know she is an avid reader (she recommended the last book I read on St. John!) and fruit basket...perfect, too. Thanks again!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:13 pm
by mbw1024
that fruit that looks like flowers is really cool. have never had it myself tho.
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:13 pm
by California Girl
Laura, have you seen these? They're really cool! http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:13 pm
by Xislandgirl
Chip sent me an edible arrangement for Valentines Day last year. It was wonderful!!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:14 pm
by mbw1024
exactly what I was thinking
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:16 pm
by California Girl
I thought that might be what you were talking about! I've had them several times (at functions & parties & such) and they're very fresh and tasty! I usually make a pig out of myself when it comes to those! LOL!
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:25 pm
by Kathyzhere
Mmm, flowers made of fruit, yummy!
The housecleaner would be nice, as well
as gift cards to local restaurants
that deliver...just a thought.
Hope her surgery goes well. That one
requires total commitment to her rehab
therapy.
Kathy