IrresistibleGrace Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 My sister's husband lost his mother last week. She had been sick and in the hospital and gradually got weaker and lost strength. The funeral was last week and I did not send flowers, but I want to send something for my bil and sis and their children (she was their MeMa and they were close to her) now that they are back home. Something more than a card. Any ideas? I am drawing a blank. DH suggested chocolate covered strawberries from Sherri's Berries but I'm not sure that says "I'm sorry about your loss." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinD Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 A gift card to somewhere that can deliver dinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrresistibleGrace Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 A gift card to somewhere that can deliver dinner? See, something I hadn't thought of - thank you! Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I like to make a donation in remembrance of the deceased, to a charity that is meaningful to them. So when my uncle passed away I made a donation to the Nature Conservancy to support the creation of natural parks in Costa Rica, as he and my aunt traveled there every year. She was very touched. When my grandma died recently of a blood disease, after recieving numerous transfusions, I made a donation to the blood center of Wisconsin, to support transfusion medicine and research into blood diseases. These places send a card to the family to let them know you made a donation in remembrance, but do not include the amount donated on the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Another thought is a nice photo frame, especially if you could get a picture of her. The kids might like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrresistibleGrace Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Again, Katie, great ideas! Thank you! I had thought about a donation but wasn't sure how that worked. I will have to look into that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in Ky Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Could you send a fruit tree or some type of flowering bush to plant in memory of their loved one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrresistibleGrace Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Could you send a fruit tree or some type of flowering bush to plant in memory of their loved one? That's great!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If she had a particular passion...say art..birds...or hobby...a donation of a title or funds earmarked to the the local library with a bookplate with her name and honor is always nice. Even something like fairy tales with the names of the grand kids for the children area could be sentimentally comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 You don't say how old the children are, but we received this book, and I loved it for the boys (they were 8 and 5 at the time.) When Someone very special dies, children can learn to cope with grief by Marge Heegaard. It is 1/2 book and 1/2 journal. Live plant for your BIL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 When my father died, a friend of mine donated money to Shriner's hospitals in memory of my Dad. It is a cause that means a lot to me and I was tremendously touched. It meant more to me than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 When my Father died, my DH's grandmother gave us a small angel statue for the garden. At the time I thought of it more as DH's grandmother whims and how she loved to fill up her yard with yard art. But I really like the little angel and since DH's grandmother has also died, it reminds me of both of them when I am near it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrresistibleGrace Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 See, you guys just keep coming with the good ideas. Now the trouble will be deciding which one to do. The children are still very young - 4,6, and 9 - so the Heegaard book mentioned would be a nice idea if my sis hasn't already thought of something like that. I really like the library donation/bookplate idea. I'll have to look into making that one happen. What to do, what to do? (At least I have some options now:)) Thanks again for all the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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