Advice needed (warning - childhood cancer mentioned)

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

 

I thought I would solicit your input as everyone in this group has

such wonderful ideas.

 

A friend of my son's was recently diagnosed with luekemia (4 years

old). The family is obviously overwhelmed.

 

A meal delivery programme was set up for the family. I am

participating and want advice on anything " extra " I could add to the

package, something for the parents. I actually don't know them well

at all (it always amazes me how our kids have a life outside of

us!). So, I don't know if they are religious or not (although they

have mentioned God in the Care Pages that they use to keep everyone

updated).

 

So my questions are:

 

1. something I can add for the parents to help during their

difficult journey

 

2. food - they aren't vegetarians but I won't buy meat - what can I

pack that can be eaten cold (I'm thinking muffins, dried fruit - not

sure if nuts are allowed - what kind of more " substantial " but

simple things can I add?)

 

Thanks for any advice that you might have.

 

Paula

[Guest guest]

How about whole wheat vegan cookies, and food in " wrappers " , turnovers with

sweet or savory fiilings, to eat cold or heat up when ready for an instant

snack. Also, tortillas with fillings in separate container to put together on

the spot.

What a big help to the family!

Lynnea

 

peej2e2 <johnsontew wrote:

Hello all,

 

I thought I would solicit your input as everyone in this group has

such wonderful ideas.

 

A friend of my son's was recently diagnosed with luekemia (4 years

old). The family is obviously overwhelmed.

 

A meal delivery programme was set up for the family. I am

participating and want advice on anything " extra " I could add to the

package, something for the parents. I actually don't know them well

at all (it always amazes me how our kids have a life outside of

us!). So, I don't know if they are religious or not (although they

have mentioned God in the Care Pages that they use to keep everyone

updated).

 

So my questions are:

 

1. something I can add for the parents to help during their

difficult journey

 

2. food - they aren't vegetarians but I won't buy meat - what can I

pack that can be eaten cold (I'm thinking muffins, dried fruit - not

sure if nuts are allowed - what kind of more " substantial " but

simple things can I add?)

 

Thanks for any advice that you might have.

 

Paula

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

(((Paula, and friends))) so tough always to hear.

 

Thoughts I have...

People may spend many long hours at the hospital with a sick child... Care

packages would be great if they could be picked up and just grabbed and taken...

How about a mini bag full of some simple toiletries, flushable wipes for quick

cleanups/refreshing. Magazines or books..

snack bars and " power " bars in case no one has time to think of food.

Gift Certificates for coffee places they might frequent, such as dunkin' donuts.

Even a restaurant they frequent might be a good idea- when they run out of food

from friends, they can order something- and it doesn't need to be defrosted or

cooked.

 

 

 

-

peej2e2<johnsontew

< >

Monday, June 18, 2007 8:33 AM

Advice needed (warning - childhood cancer mentioned)

 

 

Hello all,

 

I thought I would solicit your input as everyone in this group has

such wonderful ideas.

 

A friend of my son's was recently diagnosed with luekemia (4 years

old). The family is obviously overwhelmed.

 

A meal delivery programme was set up for the family. I am

participating and want advice on anything " extra " I could add to the

package, something for the parents. I actually don't know them well

at all (it always amazes me how our kids have a life outside of

us!). So, I don't know if they are religious or not (although they

have mentioned God in the Care Pages that they use to keep everyone

updated).

 

So my questions are:

 

1. something I can add for the parents to help during their

difficult journey

 

2. food - they aren't vegetarians but I won't buy meat - what can I

pack that can be eaten cold (I'm thinking muffins, dried fruit - not

sure if nuts are allowed - what kind of more " substantial " but

simple things can I add?)

 

Thanks for any advice that you might have.

 

Paula

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Offer to do things around the house: feed and walk pets, dust and vacuum, clean

the bathrooms, buy groceries, take other kids for the night, etc. Let them be

as free as possible to be with their child.

 

Lisa Schroeder <awoogala wrote: (((Paula, and friends))) so

tough always to hear.

 

Thoughts I have...

People may spend many long hours at the hospital with a sick child... Care

packages would be great if they could be picked up and just grabbed and taken...

How about a mini bag full of some simple toiletries, flushable wipes for quick

cleanups/refreshing. Magazines or books..

snack bars and " power " bars in case no one has time to think of food.

Gift Certificates for coffee places they might frequent, such as dunkin' donuts.

Even a restaurant they frequent might be a good idea- when they run out of food

from friends, they can order something- and it doesn't need to be defrosted or

cooked.

 

-

peej2e2<johnsontew

< >

Monday, June 18, 2007 8:33 AM

Advice needed (warning - childhood cancer mentioned)

 

Hello all,

 

I thought I would solicit your input as everyone in this group has

such wonderful ideas.

 

A friend of my son's was recently diagnosed with luekemia (4 years

old). The family is obviously overwhelmed.

 

A meal delivery programme was set up for the family. I am

participating and want advice on anything " extra " I could add to the

package, something for the parents. I actually don't know them well

at all (it always amazes me how our kids have a life outside of

us!). So, I don't know if they are religious or not (although they

have mentioned God in the Care Pages that they use to keep everyone

updated).

 

So my questions are:

 

1. something I can add for the parents to help during their

difficult journey

 

2. food - they aren't vegetarians but I won't buy meat - what can I

pack that can be eaten cold (I'm thinking muffins, dried fruit - not

sure if nuts are allowed - what kind of more " substantial " but

simple things can I add?)

 

Thanks for any advice that you might have.

 

Paula