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Old 19th Jun 2011, 01:05 AM   #1
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ok so my best friend lost her grandma today and she was really depressed. i tried comforting her and making sure she knew i was here for anything. now i wanna get her and her mom something... i was thinking flowers but idk if its appropriate for that. what do you guys think?? and do you guys have any other ideas?

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Old 19th Jun 2011, 01:39 AM   #2
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Flowers would be nice. Keep it simple and maybe add an handwritted card letting them know you're thinking of them.
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 03:32 AM   #3
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I still keep the cards I got from when my dad passed away. Just reading that people are thinking of you has a way of making you feel at least a little bit consoled.
It might not seem like much, but a simple card with a couple of lines is the best gift, IMO

As is just trying to meet up and talk about it. If anything helped me coming to terms with the fact that my dad died, it was talking about it to friends.

Flowers are nice too, though I'd echo Cecile's feelings to keep it simple, in one or two colours.
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 03:37 AM   #4
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Yeah getting flowers & a card is normal, and a nice way of showing you care
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 06:34 AM   #5
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Buy them some high quality tea and make a pot to comfort them
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