What can I buy for a woman who's husband is dying of cancer?

My neighbour. They're lovely people and the advanced and aggressive cancer diagnosis was a terrible shock to her and to their daughter. He's in hospital alone because of the pandemic and will now be given end of life care somewhere else. I don't know him very well but I want to send him something. What though?

And what can I give to his wife and daughter? I just want them to feel cared about and not alone. 

  • This is probably one of the nicest things I have read in a long long time, you sound like an incredible, kind neighbor! I think something as simple as a “thinking of you” card will go a long way, just write that your thinking of them and if there’s anything you can help with, just give a shout or leave your contact number for them...even if it’s as simple as the weekly shop or making them a dinner and dropping it to the door step. Etsy sell some really lovely little trinkets so they are like a pocket hug or a small angel with a nice little quote on some card :) When I lost my partner (covid) just under a year ago, I had a takeaway ordered and delivered to save me cooking, I also had a box of sweeties delivered for a treat, sounds little but they did bring a smile & a feeling of kindness.

    Thankyou for being a good neighbor, I have also been blessed with them x :happy:

  • Thank you so much for your lovely response! I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for your excellent suggestions and all the lovely kind things you said too. I'll definitely follow your advice xxx

  • [@RandLalways]‍ 

    As someone who's recently just lost their mother, it genuinely feels me with so much hope that people like you exist in the world! 

    Genuinely, I think what they would appreciate is an offer to drop around food, or that you're going to the shop, would they like you to pick up anything will honestly go such a long way, as these are two things that completely fell by the wayside for my family.

    What a kind person you are!

  • I'm so sorry you lost your mother, that's terribly sad and I'm so sorry. Thank you for your kind remarks and for helping me to think of something nice! xxx