What can i send to a co worker's home who is terminially ill?

Question

We've worked together for many years and i would like to send something to him besides a greeting card. Only has a very short time left on this earth and has no appetite for any food.

Answer 1

Flowers are nice.  Maybe a collection of cds of his favorite artists.  Or, some DVDs of his favorite movies so he can watch in the comfort of his home.

Include a card saying something like- "I am thinking of you a lot and praying for you, too."

Answer 2

When my friend was passing away, I went to his home and brought food for his family that was there taking care of him. I gave my time to relieve them for a moment. You should do the same. I am sure his family needs a lot of help right now.

Answer 3

Flowers! Something beautiful and life inspiring!

Answer 4

What did this co-worker like to do? What kind of hobbies did he have? If you are not sure ask a family member. Then get something to reflect that interest. It does not matter that he only has a short time left. Also, instead of sending something to him why do you not visit him with your gift? Most terminally ill patients suffer from depression. Having a friend visit will mean more to him than a card or flowers.

Answer 5

Does he live in town? Then give him your time. Go for a visit if it's feasible. Visit as often as is allowable and keep your visits short.

If visits are not possible, then notes are good. Just let him know you're keeping him in your thoughts.

I understand the desire to send something to him, but terminal people aren't thinking about "things" anymore. More often, they're thinking about how to disperse the things they have. Adding to their possessions sometimes adds to their stress.

As for food, if he has family who are tending to him, you might want to take a little something than can be frozen for later use.

Terminal people really appreciate you remembering them and staying in touch. Your time is the most important gift you can give.

Hope that's helpful.

Answer 6

I would go visit them in person and then maybe tell them that you are making a donation in their name to help find a cure or help decrease the illness that they are suffering from. That's one thing that will last once this person has passed.

Answer 7

send some nice flowers with that card....it might cheer him up a little bit to know you care.

Answer 8

Flowers, maybe some pictures, a really nice touching letter, a stuffed animal

Answer 9

Pay a visit if possible!!

Do the polite thing by calling ahead and scheduling a time, rather than just showing up. The person might not be up for visitors.. and its best to be polite to respect their privacy when they ask.

When mother was ill, and got sick of visitors calling on her all the time without calling ahead. She finally had to put a note on the door.. "Please call and make an appointment if you wish to see me, for I would love to see you again sometime when I am feeling up to it!"

Answer 10

a teddy bear! that way he/she can sleep with the teddy bear (NO PUN INTENDED!) and have the comfort of knowing that you sent it so it's like a piece of you is there watching over them.

also, that person would feel special if you won the teddy bear for them at an amusement park, fair, or carnival for them because you worked to give it to that person.

good luck!

Answer 11

A book or a plant are always welcome; the book to take his mind off things for even a little while and a plant to signify life. As to the book, there are two books on NDEs, (Near Death Experiences) that can really help someone emotionally through this time:

http://www.amazon.com/Embraced-Light-Bet...

or

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Beyond-Raymo...