randibear
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if you have a guardian angel and she said "do you want money or gifts, what would you say?
would you give her a list and say do the shopping or say give me the money i know what i want???
hmm, i'd take the money. cause we have costco and all the stores i go to here. also the big target and walmart supercenters where you can use the gift cards.
would you rather do the shopping or have it done for you?
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Keebler
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- Often when someone gives money, they loose the joy of giving, of seeing something that makes your face light up - or hearing about an experience that their gift allowed.
But, really, money for treatment trumps everything else.
Other than for food (which many don't have these days), or necessary clothes - what else really matters besides health? That's gift of encouragement that keeps on giving.
Still, sometimes those close to us want us to have something that is not practical. I suggest ART or MUSIC in that case. And, really, those are very necessary especially in the bleakest of times.
A gift for dancing lessons, etc. could also be very special to keep that connection between people alive.
As we think about the shopping rush, it might be nice to buy from local, independent shops or artisans.
As for health and well being of employees, I am appalled that so many stores are opening on Thanksgiving day or just a few hours into the wee morning hours. Not good for anyone's health.
I would not even give my on-line support to any store that opens before 9 a.m. on "Black Friday." Employees are not getting a good Thanksgiving if they have to report for work at 11 p.m. for a full shift.
It sours me to the whole experience of Christmas shopping at all if the clerks are abused by sleep deprivation. That's not holiday cheer at all. -
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I'm getting neither this year! But money would be nice in most cases. Small special gifts are always welcome. Like little stocking stuffers.
Keebler.. some places are advertising that they will open at 9 pm on THANKSGIVING NIGHT! Now that really is awful for the employees. What a rip off.
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momindeep
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I agree Tutu...the earliest that I have heard of around here is midnight...that is a shame too.
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quote:Originally posted by Keebler: - Often when someone gives money, they loose the joy of giving, of seeing something that makes your face light up - or hearing about an experience that their gift allowed.
But, really, money for treatment trumps everything else.
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So true! This year we will be spending as little as possible in order to save for treatment. All my teenage nieces only want gift cards and it really does suck the joy out of giving.
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aklnwlf
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Can we get both?
Probably gifts for me. If I got money under the tree I'd pay bills or something.
Sad but true.
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linky123
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I would like a guardian angel with a sponge, some bathroom cleaner, a mop, vacuum, and a Swiffer Duster to clean my house from top to bottom for me.
Also, vinegar and water for the windows.
Now that would be nice!!!
Since that is not likely, I would prefer money.
Tutu,
You are right, nothing is sacred anymore.
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can the angel just take the money and buy all the gifts I need to buy for others, knowing exactly what to get (angel), and then buy me some treatment (knowing exactly what will work) for my gift under the tree?? my perfect xmas
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randibear
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the things i want, unfortunately, can't be bought.
understanding, compassion, love. material things right now don't matter.
i'd like to loose a lot of weight, be healthy, not have lyme.
i'd also like to live closer to ya'll.
but "if wishes were fishes".....lol
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phyl6648
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All I want is a feel good day, oh how I would love a year or more of feel good days.
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Keebler
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- I like the idea of no store bought gifts - instead - a personally made "certificate" for doing things together.
Every now and then, I see a news report of a father who has never bought a store-bought gift for any child but, instead, takes a class of mutual interest, learning skills, etc.
The kids say they prefer this (but, also all the other relatives then tend to shower them with even more material stuff that will live forever in the trash dumps).
The gift of being together, enjoying time, learning, being in nature or immersed in activity, that just keeps giving forever. -
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kam
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I'd say:
Gift card for gas and food
Gift card to get Rosie groomed
Gift card for new wheels that has a lift on it to transport power chair and is reliable and comfy.
Gift card to get a couple of hours a month done for household chores.
Gift card to get carpets cleaned or to get a shampooer and then have the house keeper that I got in the other gift card clean carpets 3 times a year or so.
Gift card for Vitacost
Gift card to get hair trimmed
Gift card get a leather couch that I can just wipe off and sleep on or lay on.
gift card for a new bed...mine is very comfy but also very old
Gift card for a lap top
Gift card for a cell phone...a friend got me a free one but I can't see what I am dialing or hear on it so need something bigger and better
Gift card for ebay so I can get some curtains fro the front room window and curtain rods
Gift card to get the grandkids something...materialistic they get more than they need.
So would like to have them get a gift for other kids...maybe someone who is in the hospital or has lyme disease, etc...or just is not as well off as they are.
OK Brain is drained now.
I know many with lyme are in the same situation.
Fun just doing the wish list.
Grateful for what I do have. Could be worse. Could be better.
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kam
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Ah yes. Just read Keebler's last line.
A gift card to get in the great outdoors. I think I could do camping if I had a 3 or 4 season tent that was easy to set up and an ice chest.
I would need at least a 4 person tent ...it would just be Rosie adn I but I would need room to put my things inside and for Rosie adn I to stretch out.
We most likely would be spending a lot of time in the tent. Would like to be able to see the stars at night.
Would need to get in from the monsoons, snow and bugs.
Also an electronic device to take my mind off of lyme and company while I am laying around camping.
I hope the rest my stuff still works for camping.
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I have never liked the idea of all the gifts for Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate). I would rather get little gifts all year round "just because", not because it is commercially mandated. I feel the same about Valentine's Day.
I love the idea of making a coupon book for "special" things, i.e. a date with mom or dad. kids choice of date activity...
But to answer the question, I'd rather have money or gift card because I am the ultimate bargain hunter.
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merrygirl
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I could use money or giftcards for food, meds etc,
But i woud rather someone do something sentiimental vs.expensive.
I wish we could afford a wedding band. I lost my gold band years ago. It meant a lot to me and i wanted to pass iton to my oldest. nothing fancy, i think it was $50 but it was the meaning of it.
Someday maybe!!!!
Mostly, i want my kids to have a great holiday. I want them to smile and be happy!
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merrygirl
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But wedding rings vs. Having dinner hmmmmm? not a hard choice but its fun to pretend
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randibear
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i don't know sometimes going out to texas roadhouse or outback relaxes me and makes me feel human again.
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