What gifts would you give as a celebration for one less financial burden?

 The Question:

I have a friend who is paying off her house this week! She has been unwell (cancer) but continues to work FT. She has now used up her PTO and was previously denied disability. What gifts would you give as a celebration for one less financial burden?

What did people say?

⇒ Shelby: I saw this thing about grief groceries on Facebook. Maybe something kind of like that. Easy meals with no thought she has to put in, some snacks and staples. Things she doesn't have to think about or prep.

⇒ Jennifer:

  • Gift cards.
  • Fill fridge/freezer with groceries.
  • Make some meals for her freezer.
  • Spend time with her.

⇒ Serena: I have a friend in a similar situation. I've been walking her dog, bringing her food and giving her rides to chemo on occasion. I don’t have a lot to offer, but the small tokens seem to mean a lot . 

⇒ Judy: I'd give get cash so she can use it for what she wants/needs. I am sure it would be nice for her to have some "spending" money just for her wants. 

Put it in a nice, new wallet. 

Wrap it in a cute scarf that can be used for her chemo head or as an accent to an outfit.

⇒ Heidi: The name of a lawyer who will take her case for disability on a contingency basis.

⇒ JoAnn: Sometimes the best gift is your time, quality time. When I was pregnant and going through stage 3 cancer treatment, I wanted my friends. Everything above and beyond that was icing on the cake.

⇒ Wendy: Please make sure she has filled out FMLA paperwork with her HR if she qualifies. It will protect her job but doesn’t pay anything.

⇒ Georganna: Be there for her. Offer to help with chores or errands. If you want something monetary a gift card. A gift basket of prepared meals.

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