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My SO came home today with this story
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:51 pm
Saw an elderly woman struggling with her trash cans, stopped and assisted the lady with her cans and when the lady looked up at her she was sobbing. Told my SO that her husband just died and she is all alone. My Lady is now very distraught and wants to go see the lady to make sure she is ok and bring her a basket of stuff. Anyone had any experience with befriending a strange old person? What goes in the basket? Apple sauce? Crossword puzzles? I know to watch out for a giant goiter thanks to Seinfeld. But seriously... Any advice from the good Samaritans of the OT?
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Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:53 pm to AZTiger7072
Sounds like your SO wants to do something nice for someone caught in a bad way. I see nothing wrong with that.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:53 pm to AZTiger7072
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What goes in the basket? Apple sauce? Crossword puzzles? I
You seem so sincere. Bring the old lady some depends and some mothballs or something.
This post was edited on 2/28/14 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:53 pm to DeafJam73
Nothing wrong with it.. Just any suggestions on what to bring her?
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:53 pm to AZTiger7072
Man that's tough
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:54 pm to AZTiger7072
Sounds pretty awesome. People used to do stuff like that for each other
Maybe you guys should meet her first and then decide what to get
Maybe you guys should meet her first and then decide what to get
This post was edited on 2/28/14 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:54 pm to AZTiger7072
She probably just needs someone to listen. Nice of your SO to help out.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:54 pm to AZTiger7072
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:54 pm to Bushmaster
quote:came to post this
She probably just needs someone to listen. Nice of your SO to help out.
I'm sure company and a good ear would vastly outweigh any material goods
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:54 pm to AZTiger7072
Conversation would probably be the best gift. It's possible that she's alone for the first time in 50+ years. Just tell your wife to spend 5-10 minutes talking to her.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:56 pm to AZTiger7072
Can't go wrong with a basket of muffins. I mean, who doesn't like banana-nut muffins? Besides, I'm sure just the fact that someone cares is enough regardless of what's in the basket.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:56 pm to AZTiger7072
You should go with your SO when she goes to check on her.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:57 pm to AZTiger7072
kinky
This post was edited on 2/28/14 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:58 pm to AZTiger7072
I think it would be a very nice gesture...
honestly, old people often feel lonely and like structure a lot...if you can set up a routine of visiting once a week or even calling once a week, she will really like that...probably would be cool just to go by and take her trash cans out at whatever frequency the trash is picked up...
as far as what to bring, nothing is really as important as the contact...but they like anything that is thoughtful or old fashioned...maybe go by the cracker barrel and pick up a couple of things that they sell...throw in a few pieces of fresh fruit and you will have a friend for life...
honestly, old people often feel lonely and like structure a lot...if you can set up a routine of visiting once a week or even calling once a week, she will really like that...probably would be cool just to go by and take her trash cans out at whatever frequency the trash is picked up...
as far as what to bring, nothing is really as important as the contact...but they like anything that is thoughtful or old fashioned...maybe go by the cracker barrel and pick up a couple of things that they sell...throw in a few pieces of fresh fruit and you will have a friend for life...
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:58 pm to AZTiger7072
Everyone should leave each other alone and only converse on the internet.
This is how it's always been.
This is how it's always been.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:59 pm to Spankum
I think Spankum's got it right. She's probably just lonely. Kids probably grown up and moved away, no friends since her husband passed. I can see that.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 8:00 pm to Smokedawg
I'd ask if she has any kids. Maybe she has no one in family. Just checking on her would make the lady's day.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 8:01 pm to Smokedawg
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You should go with your SO when she goes to check on her.
Agree
Posted on 2/28/14 at 8:02 pm to AZTiger7072
The best thing she can offer is your help repairing things and cutting her grass.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 8:04 pm to AZTiger7072
bring some coffee or tea, stay a while and visit, she needs to vent and release her loneliness
congrats on being human
congrats on being human
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