Present for Ill Mother

big syke

Hi All - Racking my brain trying to think of a gift for my mother.

She is terminally ill and given weeks to live. Still conscious and up and about albeit short amounts of time.

Does anyone out there have any idea of a gift to get? Usually get a voucher so she can spend herself but obviously that is a no-go this year.

Thanks

Loughc

big syke wrote: »

Hi All - Racking my brain trying to think of a gift for my mother.

She is terminally ill and given weeks to live. Still conscious and up and about albeit short amounts of time.

Does anyone out there have any idea of a gift to get? Usually get a voucher so she can spend herself but obviously that is a no-go this year.

Thanks

Hi Big Syke,

I'm very sorry to hear about your Mother's illness.

A memory scrap book perhaps, filled of all the things she likes, like family photos.

Maybe a nice radio/music player filled with her favorite artist.

I'm guessing though the best gift you could possibly give her is just being there.

jellybear

You could do up a little hamper with a few of the things LoughC mentioned and maybe put in a few treats like nice hand cream, bath bombs, slippers, pjs, maybe a bottle of her favourite drink and some of her favourite sweets or treats.

So sorry you're going through such a difficult time.

rosiem

So sorry to hear of your situation Such a hard time.

Before my mother passed gifts were always a dilemma some gifts I gave were bed jackets for when she was able to sit up nice fluffy ones and a hamper of lotions creams and oils she loved when she was in bed I used to cream her legs and body and give her mini bed facials also foot rubs with lavender oil our palliative care nurse was giving her a foot rub the night she passed and recommended it prior to this to relax the patient.

Photos of family and friends in nice frames and relaxing candles and a low level salt lamp to create a relaxing mood in her room it is just enough for people to see what they were doing but wouldn't disturb her if sleeping.

A new nice warm but not heavy quilt or bed throw.

All my best to you and your Mother over Christmas and the tough days to come.

big syke

Thanks Guys.

Her partner bought her a Pandora bracket that she wishes to be buried in and was talking about buying charms for it after xmas (if she can).

So we bought her one of them and few other bits and pieces. It is actually a really nice one so I am happy with it.