Home Suggestions for care package?

[Aloros]

My FFIL just had a procedure done on his heart. He''s ok, and is recovering. I thought it would be nice to send him a little care package to let him know that our family is thinking of him. So far, we are going to send him some (healthy!) cookies, a soccer photo of his grandson, and a card. Any other ideas? I''d like to send him one or two more items that will help him on the road to recovery! Thanks!

 

[Italiahaircolor]

Maybe a good book...something that will capture his interest and make the time go by...

 

[dragonfly411]

I agree with the book!! And perhaps some relaxing music? Or maybe a movie he would enjoy?

 

[Tacori E-ring]

A book is a great idea. Or maybe some magazines or a new DVD you know would love. Something to pass the time.

 

[joflier]

Thats really thoughtful! Magazines are a good idea, you can get a nice variety, sports ill., newsweek, forbes, popular mechanics, those are all the ones that my dad enjoys reading.

 

[aprilcait]

Edible Arrangements are great.. very healthy: http://www.ediblearrangements.com/ I''ve had great experiences using them.

 

[fleur-de-lis]

The sudoku books we''ve included in recent care packages have been big hits.

 

[oobiecoo]

Maybe a blockbuster giftcard so he can pick a movie or two. I know alot of guys don''t like this sort of thing... but what about some slippers or a new robe?

 

[princesss]

When I had a procedure done on mine, what really excited me was:

-Fruit (I totally second the Edible Arrangements idea) it was healthy and I could eat as much as I want. Not sure if he has any dietary restrictions, but generally no matter what the issue is, you generally feel inspired to be healthier after heart procedures.
-Books - page turners, not anything that needs thought. If he''ll have doctors interrupting to check on him or friends calling to make sure he''s okay, you want something that doesn''t take a lot of thought to get back into.
-Movies - similar to books: something easy and fluffy
-Crossword puzzles, sudoku books - they''re great when you''re sick of being passive and you want to actually engage in something
-Granola bars. Mmmmmmmm....
-Socks. I love warm socks, and it felt great to have something cozy in the hospital
-A cozy blanket (from home or new) that I could really snuggle up in. It just felt better to not have the hospital blanket. I can''t explain why.

 

[Aloros]

Thanks for the suggestions! I baked some healthy, uber-delicious oatmeal raisin cookies (from allrecipes.com) and nabbed a funny movie. It''s going out today, so here''s hoping he gets it quickly and recovers even quicker.

 

[dragonfly411]

I hope he recovers quickly and is back on his feet in no time!

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Date: 10/14/2008 4:19:12 PM
Author: fleur-de-lis
The sudoku books we''ve included in recent care packages have been big hits.

I agree, something like this or a crossword is great when you''re tired of feeling so passive and bored and like your mind hasn''t been worked in ages.

What a sweet gesture on your part to send him a package. And the picture of his grandson, sure to make him smile!!

 

[Rhea]

Popcorn, magazine, DVD, a pack of cards if he lives with someone.