the unwell. Along with your genuine wishes, you might want to add something tangible.
Let’s work around the above examples to come up with varied gift ideas.
1) An aunt who has been unwell for the past six months.
Find out about the illness she is suffering from. If you can get hold of some pamphlets that cover information about the illness and how to recover from it, she will be touched. Pay attention to how she is feeling and you might just discover that all she needs is just a listening ear.
2) A cousin who is hospitalised from a motorcycle accident.
Again, act according to the situation. Assess how badly your cousin is injured. If there is a bandaged arm/leg- gather all the other cousins and scribble away. You can also write a mass ‘get well soon’ card. And what about flowers? Pick up some really colourful and mildly-scented flowers and rest assure that you’ll perk up the hospital room atmosphere.
3) A baby relative who is born premature and whose mum hasn’t stepped out of the intensive since.
During moments like these, consult your mother. I don’t think flowers or any gifts would or should hype up the situation.
4) A colleague’s spouse who has a serious illness.
Yes, this is the time you send nice flowers. A healthy looking bouquet might put a smile on his/her face. Please don’t send and plants. No one will able to take care of it and you will be adding to their tensions. Follow up after some and let your colleague know that help is around if needed.
5) A friend who tried committing suicide because his partner left him or her
This one is tough and touchy. However, a friend in need is a friend indeed. All you need to provide is comfort and consolation. Spend more time with this friend and make sure he/she realises that nothing in this world is worth the end of our lives and that there is more to life. Sometimes, you can let the flowers do the talking. They are nature’s most beautiful gift. Let the plethora of colours and sensational fragrance of the flowers calms your friend down. Don’t advice your friend to speak to a counsellor-let him/her speak to you.
6) A neighbour or someone in the vicinity who is unwell.
Gather the surrounding neighbours and collate the written wishes and signatures.
Flowers are not expensive, so throw in a bouquet of sunflowers or daisies. If your mum is free, tag along with her and pay a visit to that auntie, with some biscuits and tea.
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