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LogDog75

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16. Let her know if she needs some help you'll be there

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Thu Apr 24, 2025, 02:44 PM

Apr 24

Just letting her know you care and will help her from time to time should be enough. Make sure she understands you won't be there constantly but in an emergency.

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Suggestions please, my neighbor had all her toes removed on her left foot. [View all] a kennedy Apr 24 OP

maybe go do her dishes, or vacuum her house WhiteTara Apr 24 #1

Those are great ideas! I despise doing both of those. nt Phoenix61 Apr 24 #3

These are great ideas. a kennedy Apr 24 #4

you're welcome WhiteTara Apr 24 #12

A really nice card? Transportation if she needs a ride somewhere? Phoenix61 Apr 24 #2

Thanks......she does have her husband AND a daughter does live just down the block...... a kennedy Apr 24 #5

There's many restaurants that use companies like "Door-Dash" for invalids ..and such. chouchou Apr 24 #6

Great idea.......thanks a kennedy Apr 24 #7

My Pleasure. Hope she works it out. From what I've read.. chouchou Apr 24 #15

Maybe just ask her how she's doing MontanaMama Apr 24 #8

Yah, her husband did say "come over and talk to her" a kennedy Apr 24 #10

Get her some coffee and pastries for breakfast or some fruit or a charcuterie board. Botany Apr 24 #9

With the weather getting nice, getting her out might be a great idea..... a kennedy Apr 24 #11

Ask what she likes to read and get her books/mags from the library. Return or renew them when due. Repeat. Nanuke Apr 24 #13

These are good ideas.....thank you. a kennedy Apr 24 #17

Ask her what she would like? SheltieLover Apr 24 #14

Went to see her, and she's set up in their living room......huge walking boot on her foot. a kennedy Apr 24 #18

I'm glad you visited her SheltieLover Apr 24 #20

Let her know if she needs some help you'll be there LogDog75 Apr 24 #16

Yup, I did tell her that I am here......just told here to call. a kennedy Apr 24 #19

My first reaction wouldn't be a good idea, but it might lead to one. soldierant Apr 24 #21

Oh my, never even thought of this......thank you so much. a kennedy Apr 24 #22