OLG Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 A dear family friend is going under the knife at Sloan Lettering for lung cancer surgery on Wednesday and we will not be able to be there since we live on the opposite side of the country. I would love to send something for him that isn't the normal flowers, food etc. since he has a ton of friends who will likely fill the room with flowers. You creative folks might have some ideas or so I am hoping :D! Suggestions please? Many thanks! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The Kikkerland Double Rainbow Maker is a wonderful gift for people who need a little hope in their lives. If he has direct sunlight into his hospital window, it will make rotating rainbows all over his walls. If not, it will provide the same warm fuzzies somewhere in his home as he is recovering. I hate lung cancer. Lost my dear FIL to it ten years ago this month. :crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Neat idea, Kristina! Thank you. So sorry about your fil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Fairway (http://www.fairwaymarket.com) or Zabars (http://www.zabars.com) are both New York City food places with amazing food. I have gotten catering stuff from both of them and they do an amazing job. They both offer gift baskets that might work for you. You could have groceries delivered to their home when they get home......http://www.freshdirect.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Courage Stone http://www.givecourage.net/river-rocks-engraved-sold-individually-p-244.html?zenid=q3tb095514jn30cps2nd71a8j1 My dh still carries his around in his pocket. 6 years cancer free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 More great ideas! Thanks gingersmom and Kathy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Fairway (http://www.fairwaymarket.com) or Zabars (http://www.zabars.com) are both New York City food places with amazing food. I have gotten catering stuff from both of them and they do an amazing job. They both offer gift baskets that might work for you. You could have groceries delivered to their home when they get home......http://www.freshdirect.com Gingersmom....have you been to the PopTarts Store?!! OMW...that is now my dream vacation destination! LOL OP....My dad had 3 surgeries for lung cancer (10 yrs cancer free!!) The most appreciated gifts were meals when they got home from the hospital. Mom just had so much she had to do that cooking drained her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Gingersmom....have you been to the PopTarts Store?!! OMW...that is now my dream vacation destination! LOL OP....My dad had 3 surgeries for lung cancer (10 yrs cancer free!!) The most appreciated gifts were meals when they got home from the hospital. Mom just had so much she had to do that cooking drained her. I was just there today with my kids. Its a temporary space till January. It looks like a temporary space. We had the full Pop Tart experience.....custom designed t-shirts (cute), creating your own box of Pop Tarts (you pick which different flavors you want in your box), Pop Tart Sushi (disgusting!!!), plus my kids got to pick their own flavor Pop Tart and then had it covered with frosting, sprinkles and chocolate sauce. It was fun but I'm happy its only open till January so I don't have to go back again :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Gingersmom....have you been to the PopTarts Store?!! OMW...that is now my dream vacation destination! LOL OP....My dad had 3 surgeries for lung cancer (10 yrs cancer free!!) The most appreciated gifts were meals when they got home from the hospital. Mom just had so much she had to do that cooking drained her. Wonderful news about your Dad's cancer survival!!! Yes, food is important and this guy is single too. I know he has tons of friends that are local taking care of the meals, fortunately! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 A beautiful little wooden music box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 A beautiful little wooden music box. Ah, interesting! He is a classical music fan ...I'll check some out. Thanks! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Ah, interesting! He is a classical music fan ...I'll check some out. Thanks! Mary Not to be grim, but if he dies, his family can remember him by the music box. My friend's widow has it out in the living room. Sorry about the lung Ca. My brother died of it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Not to be grim, but if he dies, his family can remember him by the music box. My friend's widow has it out in the living room. Sorry about the lung Ca. My brother died of it last year. Sorry about your brother....appreciate the thoughtfulness in the gift suggestion, kalanamak. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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