Posted on 12/20/2007 12:01:14 PM PST by IMissPresidentReagan
Hey FReepers;
I'm in desperate need of help. My husband's grandmother is 93, and we want to get her something nice for Christmas. She doesn't wear jewelry, or garden, or really do much of anything other than what my husband's aunt tells her to do. (Long story). We used to see her all the time when she lived with my husband's father, but after he passed, his sister/my husband's aunt moved Nana in with her and Christmas is the only time we're "invited" (thus permitted) to see her.
We want to get her something special and nice, but I have no idea what to get her. Last year we had a calender made of my father-in-law's pictures, and bought her an acre on the moon. For her birthday, we named a star after her. Now we are at a loss. I was going to do something nice with all the pictures she gave to us after my father-in-law's passing, but I know the aunt will throw them away.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I scanned the replies and did not see the suggestion of a very “soft and cuddly” cape style sweater. Preferably with pockets for the inevitable hanky.
My experience tells me that being chilly is almost always a problem. Washable and extra soft! “Cushy” small pillows are very nice for padding chair arms etc.
The things you have done are very thoughtful.
What about a TV series. For example, perhaps the first season of the waltons (to get started). It might jog some good memories for her plus it is a pretty good family show. Of course it could be any TV show that she can “relate too”. Maybe she was a big Dallas fan back in the day...you know what I mean...lol.
It would be my pleasure to take you on in a battle of insults.
NEVER MIND....YOU WIN!
Coal in your stocking this year?
Sounds good to me - anything to help her be comfortable pampered.
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Get her OUT OF THERE!
“World of Warcraft.”
I SECOND THAT.
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A nice radio so she can listen to talk radio.
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1-3 paragraphs of fond memories of her—and a comment or 2 about what traits of hers or habits or deeds they most admired of hers—from all her relatives and friends—or even a handful of them—would likely make her day and be read and reread for months to come.
You are friggin SICK
What the hell...don’t you have anything better to do with your time?
Please let me thank you belatedly for your brilliance. I'm going to see my grandmother (in her late 80's) over Christmas and had no idea what to get her. I'm on my way to get a photo frame now and load it up with a bunch of family photos. Great idea!
no problem! thats what we got my grandparents for their anniversary this year (60 years!) and they love it. of all the cool presents they got, they told everyone that was their favourite one, so that’s what i suggest for everyone.
apparently when you have 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, you run out of wall space pretty quick.
The problem with that is you have to top it next year.
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