Thoughtful gift for someone facing chemo & radiation?

[NorthShoreGrrl]

I am sorry to hear about your sister.

I like the ideas especially the ipod - you can load it with music and books she loves - inspirational, healing - anything peaceful and uplifting.

If you can, make her a gift. My sister made me a book - she literally wrote a story from when we were little. You can include photos or illustrations/sketches to illustrate it for her. Call her every day and tell her you love her. Make her laugh. If you don't have time to make soemthing or feel like you don't have the talent (or can't focus now - that can happen) log on to Etsy.com and you can still send or bring her something handmade.

You can load movies and favorite tv shows onto an ipad for her and bring them to her.

Bring her a new pair of fuzzy slippers or cozy loungewear. Have someone crochet her an afghan. I don't crochet but had a red, white and blue one (mostly blue) made for my brother. He felt the love.

[CSD610]

Originally Posted by Wartrace

My sister was diagnosed with cancer and had surgery this past week. She was told she will require chemo and radiation therepy. I would like to send her a gift that would help her through these tough times.
She is a great person and I feel so sorry for her however I don't think she wants pity; she is accepting her fate.

About her;
She is in her 50's and she loves reading. She is an avid gardener as well. I have no experience with cancer treatment and would like to give her something that will comfort her through these tough times.

Any suggestions?

A beautiful headscarf, a gift card for amazon if she has a kindle, a couple afternoons of sitting with her after her treatment if you live close enough, a gift certificate for someone to come in and tidy up for her during her treatments (if she will allow it, my Mother would not allow it), telephone calls just to ask how she is doing and how she is tolerating the treatments, a warm blanket or quilt to keep her comfortable and warm that she can take with her to use during treatment or just leave at home for the times she is resting.