Dying Friend

I have a friend who is frequently, unfortunately, hospitalised and particularly enjoys trays of nuts and dried fruit that she can pick at. Last time I had an operation the most welcome gifts were a puzzle book, a box of fresh fruit and some magazines and journals.
I am sorry about your friend and hope you can have a meaningful visit with her. Best wishes to you both.

Don’t have too many preconceived expectations of what you hope to achieve - lifting her spirits and cheering her up. If she cries, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed - she may need to do that and talking of old memories may be very bitter sweet. Try and really listen to her - the words and the music behind the words. The idea of the photos is lovely - how she reacts to them will give you a cue as to what she wants from the visit. The fact that she welcomes visitors is very positive. I hope your visit goes well for both of you.

I love QVC “Tili” boxes £20 delivered and each box comes filled with beautiful cosmetics, some full size and some travel size. The brands are always high end such as Elemis and Rituals. The contents value is usually between £60 and £80.
A lovely treat.

My husband very much appreciated a set of wildlife dvds, if you know something she is interested in.

It may give you something to watch together if the conversation gets difficult.

Perfume?

Think any photographs would be lovely and again the flowers speak volumes good luck with the visit always hard in this situation.

Maw's idea of photos is good, maybe with a small plant. You friend might like some hand cream as well.

If you have any photographs of your schooldays or childhood hometown she might enjoy going through them with you. Is there time to copy them put together a little album? Just reminiscing about old times will be special though.
Not going to be easy for you, but how lovely that you can go to see her.

You are the gift she will delight in willa, but flowers are always welcome too. I find with my care home residents that they cherish cards they are given, so perhaps write her a card to say why you have valued her friendship and leave it for her to read after you’ve left.