Scarlett Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That you had only seen once in your life (when I was 15 and she 11).... Tell me what sort of gift you might choose to send to her. Not Christmas related at all...I just want to buy her a gift. To say 'thanks for trying to find me...thanks for never forgetting me. Thanks for showing me pictures of your kids who look like my son... But I don't really know her of course. What she likes, or hates or believes in.... What says 'sister/total stranger.' ? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Have you sent her photos of your family? She might find the same fun in seeing your dc's photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Wow, Scarlett. That's big. The first thing that popped into my mind was a small photo album, with pictures of you and your family, a little visual history. And perhaps a small empty album that she could put a few pictures in for you. I mean those little wee ones, with beautiful paper and only a few pages. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Lotion. Candles. Froo-froo smelly stuff says, "sister/total stranger" better than anything I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Flowers. With a card that says something like "It was so great to hear from you! I've often thought of you too. Thanks for reconnecting" Something like that. Anything that she perceives as a Christmas gift is going to start one of those uncomfortable obligatory gift requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My 1/2 brother met his 1/2 brother about 7 years ago (I was the one who got everyone "found" ... through some work I had done on our family tree, so the initial contact was via me). They send homemade treats (popcorn balls, homemade candy and cookies) to one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Thanks everyone. Every single thing you suggested was on my list of possibilitities...We have emailed pictures back and forth. I think I will put together my life in photos into one of those books....you know like through Kodak that they bind up for you? I need to go to moms and get some of my childhood pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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