Tonight I'm visiting a friend who's recently home from hospital. I want to slip out of the office this afternoon and get something to bring her, but I'm not sure what.
The last time I was in hospital, all I wanted was for somebody to bring me something real to eat, and then post some sort of notice informing the food people once and for all that I did not want any coffee. (I was desperate for tea and they kept saying they'd bring it, and then turning up with coffee. Torture!) Once I was home, I appreciated the books, magazines and DVDs friends brought over, but I'm not quite sure what this friend likes to read.
I'm waffling between these ideas:
A plant or some flowers (not a particularly inspired choice, but it's spring and she's been stuck indoors),
A pretty bound journal, or
Some interesting and relaxing teas from the market.
Any other fun suggestions? Any great sick-at-home gifts you've gotten? What would you want?
3 comments:
How about some brightly colored, thick fuzzy socks to go with those bright flowers? Or a lovely, lightly fragrant skin cream?
Puzzle books so there's something to do. I'm partial to sudoku, but some folks like crosswords.
I also like green plants, but not flowers (no pollen brought into the house, thank you). Maybe mint?
And of course I like Wren's idea of socks :)
Thanks both of you. I love the socks and puzzles idea!
I brought a green plant that is, according to the little bit of paper that came with it, "impossible to kill." I think on my next visit I'll bring some socks and puzzles.
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