Karen in CO Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 My neighbor is having a party to celebrate the end of her chemo. Should I bring something? If so, what kind of thing to you bring? I brought her flowers after each of her chemo. treatments. She makes jelly for us each fall when the neighborhood crab apples are ripe.. She's a newly retired teacher with a couple of dogs and her grandkids are in another state. In case that information helps you to decide about the etiquette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I would -- maybe just a small amount gift card to a store she likes, enclosed in a cared expressing my happiness for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I don't think a gift is necissarily. But if you wanted to bring something, I think a homemade pie or fresh made bread would be well appreciated. I think its a celebratrion of life and the best thing to bring to the party is you. :) You could offer to bring over board games if she wants too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 My neighbor is having a party to celebrate the end of her chemo. Should I bring something? If so, what kind of thing to you bring? I brought her flowers after each of her chemo. treatments. She makes jelly for us each fall when the neighborhood crab apples are ripe.. She's a newly retired teacher with a couple of dogs and her grandkids are in another state. In case that information helps you to decide about the etiquette. I would take her something. Maybe your girls can bake something? Maybe they could paint a plate at one of the paint-your-own-pottery places and make a treat to go on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 A close friend threw a Chemo's Done party earlier this year--it was a luau and fabulous. Life exploding everywhere. People brought fun gifts along the lines of what was said here. Anything that's forward-looking. Spa, trip or hobby stuff, anything related maybe to something she loves to do but hasn't been able to (if the chemo made her sick). For me with my friend, I didn't bring baked goods or casseroles because those are the sorts of things people bring when you're sick. (Unless, of course, baked goods and casseroles are her favorite things!) I'd do a gift card for her favorite restaurant. Or maybe movie & popcorn tickets. Maybe a potted plant (maybe an orchid!) instead of cut flowers, to symbolize life and growth. I don't think you can go wrong. Just showing up to celebrate HER is the best part of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'd bring a gift of some sort. I like the idea of something fun and forward thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieF Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'd bring something for the shower or bath, special hand creme etc Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Maybe some pretty hair clips? If she lost her hair, in a few months she'll have that difficult, in-between length (and uncertain texture) to deal with, and clips are really helpful. Something to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Was she restricted from certain beloved foods or activities during that time? Could you bring her something representing that, sort of a "Yay! It's time to get back into the swing of things!" token? How wonderful for your friend, what a wonderful thing to be celebrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 We did to my nephew's End of Chemo party. He was 2.5 and our gift was a nice birthday gift type toy- Thomas the Train set I think. So, take what you would give your neighbor if invited to her birthday party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I would take a gift. I am not sure what...The first thing that popped in my mind was Chocolate covered strawberries :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolfromIL Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 If she is just now getting her hair back, I would think some hair care products might be appreciated. A lovely mouse or styling gel. Or if that is to personal, I agree with bath or body skin care products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 yes something handmade sounds lovely-and a nice card...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'd just bring a bottle of wine (or hard liquor, if you know if/what she drinks), just as if I was attending an adult's birthday party. I am sure she just wants to have a nice time and celebrate the milestone, and she won't expect gifts. If you are moved to bring something, do so, but don't feel obligated at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 If you want to bring a gift, do so but I wouldn't feel obligated. However, be aware that chemo patients often get tons of freebie body lotions, make-up,etc. and she may already have more of that type of stuff than she needs. I would also be hesitant to give sweet/baked food items because she will still need to be very conscious about health decisions. Any hormone driven cancer (such as breast cancer) will be aided and abetted by weight gain. She may still need to be focused on her health and though may want to splurge here and there,, receiving a lot of baked goods may be counter-productive and get her started on a track that she really doesn't want to go down. I would go for something fun that maybe she hasn't had the energy to do--like a gift card to a restaurant, movie tickets, maybe a fun pair of earrings, fall flowers for her garden, a bird feeder, the latest book---something that speaks of "life". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Some fancy coffee or some yummy smelling candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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