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a kennedy

(33,810 posts) Thu Apr 24, 2025, 11:03 AM Apr 24

Suggestions please, my neighbor had all her toes removed on her left foot. [View all]

Her husband has done a lot of stuff for me since my husband passed away last May. I gave him $100.00 for Christmas and for his birthday. Now…..what should I do for his wife?? We’re just neighbors, don’t do stuff together or aren’t close like that……am just wondering what I could do for her. I don’t cook or bake so that’s out. Would like to do something, just not sure what. Thanks for any ideas.

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Suggestions please, my neighbor had all her toes removed on her left foot. [View all] a kennedy Apr 24 OP

maybe go do her dishes, or vacuum her house WhiteTara Apr 24 #1

Those are great ideas! I despise doing both of those. nt Phoenix61 Apr 24 #3

These are great ideas. a kennedy Apr 24 #4

you're welcome WhiteTara Apr 24 #12

A really nice card? Transportation if she needs a ride somewhere? Phoenix61 Apr 24 #2

Thanks......she does have her husband AND a daughter does live just down the block...... a kennedy Apr 24 #5

There's many restaurants that use companies like "Door-Dash" for invalids ..and such. chouchou Apr 24 #6

Great idea.......thanks a kennedy Apr 24 #7

My Pleasure. Hope she works it out. From what I've read.. chouchou Apr 24 #15

Maybe just ask her how she's doing MontanaMama Apr 24 #8

Yah, her husband did say "come over and talk to her" a kennedy Apr 24 #10

Get her some coffee and pastries for breakfast or some fruit or a charcuterie board. Botany Apr 24 #9

With the weather getting nice, getting her out might be a great idea..... a kennedy Apr 24 #11

Ask what she likes to read and get her books/mags from the library. Return or renew them when due. Repeat. Nanuke Apr 24 #13

These are good ideas.....thank you. a kennedy Apr 24 #17

Ask her what she would like? SheltieLover Apr 24 #14

Went to see her, and she's set up in their living room......huge walking boot on her foot. a kennedy Apr 24 #18

I'm glad you visited her SheltieLover Apr 24 #20

Let her know if she needs some help you'll be there LogDog75 Apr 24 #16

Yup, I did tell her that I am here......just told here to call. a kennedy Apr 24 #19

My first reaction wouldn't be a good idea, but it might lead to one. soldierant Apr 24 #21

Oh my, never even thought of this......thank you so much. a kennedy Apr 24 #22