My coworker/friend is back today from having a double mastectomy. She is divorced and no children. While she was out I sent her a sterling silver necklace with a an angel. She called me while at home as I sent it to her house and thanked me....so I know I did a gift already but she is back and I just feel compelled to pamper her a bit more...She has dietary restrictions/allergies so I can't do chocolates or a food gift basket and flowers don't last long...However, flowers are a last resort if I can't think of anything else.
Any ideas Mamas? I sure want to make her feel loved and cared for becasue I can't even begin to imagine all that she has been through and is still dealing with emmotionally. Thanks
Maybe some nice candles, if she is into angels then she might have an interest in the power of candles.
BTW who is Janet Jenkins ,second time I saw that here today.
B.
How about a frozen meal, restaurant gift card (for a place that delivers), or paid house cleaning service? She may be having a hard time taking care of the more practical aspects of her life. You are a good friend!
How about asking Janet Jenkins? :)
Seriously, I think a nice bouquet of flowers for her desk would be wonderfully appreciated.
Flowers are always nice!
Or you could get her a G.C. to get a mani or pedi :)
I too think flowers would be nice. They pep up a space pretty nicely I think! If you don't want to do that you could always look into maybe some funky desk accessories to make her laugh. Get her some goofy magnets (they sell cat butt ones!), funky pens, a notepad, maybe a pretty wick free air freshener/candle thingy...stuff like that. It might cheer her up and still be useful!
What about an "office" gift to her, from you/the other co-workers?
A nice flower basket?
Or maybe she would not want to be conspicuous in a office... that way, being the kind of surgery she had.
If flowers are sitting there, other people might ask "what are the flowers for....?" and then what will she say?
It is kinda personal... her surgery.
I would send something to her home... instead.
Even if just a card, expressing your thoughtfulness.
Or a pedicure gift certificate etc.
all the best,
Susan
Maybe make up a gift basket with things she can pamper herself with like bubble bath or something like that.
A phalaenopsis orchid is beautiful and will last many weeks. It won't draw the same questions that cut flowers will. If you live near an IKEA they get pretty regular shipments.
A massage would be wonderful as would a mani/pedi. You are a fabulous person to think so much about another person.
Maybe the whole office can chip in and get her an beautiful Angel figurine / statue for her desk. Something that will last?!! I adore flowers, but they dont last very long at all. Your very Thoughtful and Sweet to do this for her :-)
What about a nice ornament for her desk, a thinking of you type of gift. Or perhaps a nice chair cushion, office sweater, cool water bottle to keep at her desk or mug if she is a coffee drinker, a book of inspirational quotes, fun pens, an offer from you to go to lunch or dinner for the "girls". I love the mani, pedi, Gift card idea, that is great. Maybe take up an office collection and put it into a visa gift card, that way she can buy groceries or gas for her car if she needs it. You are very thoughtful to be caring for a co worker in this manner. Perhaps she just needs a friend. :)
How about a mani/pedi gift card?
You are very thoughtful!
What about a certificate for a massage or something else to pamper her? Youre an awesome friend :)
