I need help with a gift idea!

[sunniedaes]

Sooo.
I'm sure you are reading this thinking I should know what to get someone, but this is a rather serious thing.

You see my Aunt is very sick and only has a few months left to live and her birthday has just gone by and she is having a big party next weekend, since ya know, its her last birthday and all.
Sooo my mom and I have been trying to think of a good gift.
But it is a bit hard to think of something to give to someone who is dying.

We want to give her something that will bring her pleasure in her last days.
Not just some material item but something she can really enjoy.

We though maybe gift cards to a nice restaurant or to get her nails done or something, but she is just really weak and in and out of the hospital a lot, so we don't want her to end up to not be able to use it.

So I don't know.
Any ideas?

[Bowsette]

Sooo.
I'm sure you are reading this thinking I should know what to get someone, but this is a rather serious thing.

You see my Aunt is very sick and only has a few months left to live and her birthday has just gone by and she is having a big party next weekend, since ya know, its her last birthday and all.
Sooo my mom and I have been trying to think of a good gift.
But it is a bit hard to think of something to give to someone who is dying.

We want to give her something that will bring her pleasure in her last days.
Not just some material item but something she can really enjoy.

We though maybe gift cards to a nice restaurant or to get her nails done or something, but she is just really weak and in and out of the hospital a lot, so we don't want her to end up to not be able to use it.

So I don't know.
Any ideas?

I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Maybe a spa day? That would make her feel better for a little bit

[Maki]

Immortalize her forever.
Create a little autobiography- include her likes, dislikes, photographs, other anecdotes packed with loads of detail. Tint the autobiography with your/your family's thoughts of her and the little things you've come to notice about her throughout the years, like a cute little dimple, a fondness for red tea, her comforting smell of whatever...just listing some possible examples. In this way, you're "immortalizing" her in this tangible set of memories of her as a person. Record an interview her telling some funny memories bout you guys or something would be a cute add-on to this collection. Present her something that will remind her that even though she's physically gone, she'll never be far from your thoughts.

A spa day sounds nice too actually :3

[wvereeck]

I'm also very sorry to hear about your aunt.

I second the idea of immortalizing her. Sort of a scrapbook but it can be something totally different, depends on how creative you are. For instance, if you have the possibility you could make sculptures representing her most important and happiest life moments, decorated with pictures, etc. I'm not sure how much time you have left for her birthday? Because making sculptures can be time consuming.

That way she has her memories made into something physical to hold on to, and when she is sadly enough passed away, you have her physical memories too.

[Ph0enix]

If I were dying, all I would want is to remember the people who loved me. Make her a scrapbook, filled with memories of her family. It will be some work but the fact that YOU made something so personal for her would be really touching. Make her remember she is loved by everyone.

[Jessica]

I think what has been mentioned above is basically the best route.

It will bring her happiness to know that although she is sick and may be gone, that you wanted to take the time to do something so precious for her... And if she has kids they will also have that memory she can leave for them.

Also give her a really nice stationary set, so that maybe she can write her own personal notes to family members? I've known quite a few people who had sick family members do this. I wish mine had, but some don't get enough time.

I'm so sorry your family is going through this. I hope everyone coming together for her party is all she hopes for!

[fairydust201]

Sooo.
I'm sure you are reading this thinking I should know what to get someone, but this is a rather serious thing.

You see my Aunt is very sick and only has a few months left to live and her birthday has just gone by and she is having a big party next weekend, since ya know, its her last birthday and all.
Sooo my mom and I have been trying to think of a good gift.
But it is a bit hard to think of something to give to someone who is dying.

We want to give her something that will bring her pleasure in her last days.
Not just some material item but something she can really enjoy.

We though maybe gift cards to a nice restaurant or to get her nails done or something, but she is just really weak and in and out of the hospital a lot, so we don't want her to end up to not be able to use it.

So I don't know.
Any ideas?

Sorry to hear that get her a locket with you and her on it.. and in grave something nice that way she will have it with her for ever

[Ana]

The best gift you can give her right now is your time.
Take her out to the places she wants to go, visit different people.
Maybe bring a camera to document all of that.

But the most important part is spending time with her.
It's not as meaningful to spend all this time working on a scrapbook that she'll have for a few months if you're doing it away from her.

[Janah]

I was also going to say a scrapbook/photo album of family members. I'm not great at coming up with gifts though :x (I do also like the locket idea)

[phantasia]

Its probably almost time for the party. I am so sorry about your aunt.

This might sound stupid but I think you should give her a living plant. Not just flowers but something that is still growing. A potted flower that will be something she can look at and keep alive.
I also agree "time" is also a gift spending time with her is important. You don't need to do something special do something normal. Sit with her tell her how your day has been. Make her a promise to come like maybe every 4th day. And plan something small for the day. Then she would have something to look forward to.