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what to take, for seriously ill friend

doubting thomas View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:22 PM Post #1
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As the title says I am just after the most helpful/wanted/needed thing that someone who is very ill ( a lady in her 40's) would appreciate as a gift when dropping in to see them . I think at home but may be hospital within days. as she is not expected to live for long

doubting thomas View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:24 PM Post #2
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PLease help

doubting thomas View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:29 PM Post #3
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giving up waiting and going to bed. Night all

Kickingitcountry View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:30 PM Post #4
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I wish I knew umm if they go into hospital and can still eat normally maybe some yummy snacks that are a fave? I'm sorry it's not very helpful. To be honest just you being there for her and her family will be the best gift you can give.

Lyn86 View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:31 PM Post #5
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A digital frame with a thumb drive of photos?

doubting thomas View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:36 PM Post #6
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Thank you both. This is awful . I dont have many photos, damn , her son has spent many many days and nights with us but I never thought to take a photo. I hope whoever reads this thinks of that and grabs their camera and snaps off a few shots. You never know how much they wil be appreciated.

bubzillaiscoming View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:39 PM Post #7
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I had a friend who was recently asking the same thing of her father who was dying of cancer. They celebrated his 60th birthday weeks before he passed and she bought a lovely bottle of champagne that they shared. Depending on how close you are and how lucid/well she is you could provide drinks/nibbles and chit chat or photos with happy memories. I think overall, TIME is what would be important. Not being lonely in the middle of the night when she might be frightened... I hope you can provide some comfort x

bubzillaiscoming View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:40 PM Post #8
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PS just thought of a digital photo frame that can flick up continuous pics of her loved ones and happy times so that no matter what time it is there is someone with her...

doubting thomas View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:45 PM Post #9
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Excellent idea. I will hopefully get her son and mine onto that in the morning.

Bedge View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 11:49 PM Post #10
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This isn't a gift, although could you take portable DVD player (if she is in hospital) and watch a fun DVD together, along with some yummy popcorn and lollies/chocolate?

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