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We could start off with something you received that meant a lot.
Money, flowers and casseroles all serve their purpose and are appreciated, but what are the gifts you remember?
I just came across a certificate of a gift I really appreciated: a couple in our church and a missionary in Africa got together and had a tree planted in Israel in memory of Bruce. That really meant a lot to me because it was a living thing that would last for years, benefit the earth and it's people, and it didn't create any extra work or inconvenience on my part! (You'd have to know me--I'm all thumbs when it comes to gardening--and my thumbs ain't green! LOL)
Here's the website for memorial trees in Israel: http://www.jnf.org/support/tree-planting-center/
But mostly I'd love to hear what was special to you?
♥ ferree
I have on at least two occasions during a loss,received a gift certificate to a local garden centre.I appreciate these,as I can then pick plants which would remind me of my loved one.
ReplyDeleteThe one gift which meant a lot to me when Jake passed away was from two couples who are dear friends.They decided to pay for the snow removal on my yard for one winter.What a blessing!
Those are wonderful gifts, Ruth, they show thoughtfulness given to find something of meaning and practical help just for you. You reminded me that another gift I received was some phone cards. Back in the day, since I didn't have a cell phone then, the phone cards gave me free long-distance calling. Very helpful! :)
ReplyDeleteI've appreciated gifts of devotional books or other books that might help me. I don't always want to read them right at that moment, but they're there when I need them. I have especially liked "Jesus Calling".
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty, books can be a tremendous help and comfort, and the authors out there are grateful to hear you. I'm always on the lookout for books that touch a point of need, so I'll have to take a look at the book you mentioned. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty, books can be a tremendous help and comfort, and the authors out there are grateful to hear you. I'm always on the lookout for books that touch a point of need, so I'll have to take a look at the book you mentioned. :)
ReplyDeleteWe received two trees when my husband died. One was a cedar tree and the other was a fir. I love to look at them and they will grow as our sons grow. It was nice to receive two trees so each of our boys has a tree to remember daddy by.
ReplyDeleteAnother gift was a gift card to McDonalds and annother to a pizza place. It was nice to have those in my wallet so if one evening I just could not think of cooking I could take the boys out and not have to worry about spending the money on going out to eat.