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CREATE A "CARING
BRIDGE" WEB SITE
CaringBridge
offers free, easy-to-create web sites for your friend to easily
communicate updates, treatment details, photographs, contact info
and links to educational sites. Sites even have visitors logs and
a place for photos.
RIDES FOR HER CHILDREN
This is a lifesaver for moms with breast cancer. It may be hard
for your friend to ask for so just tell her what time you'll be
in the driveway.
PLAYDATES
Your friend may feel like her children have not had as much playtime
lately as they deserve. Taking her children out for some fun allows
her to rest easy, knowing they are having a great time with your
family.
EMAILS TO HER HUSBAND
Husbands of breast cancer patients are usually woefully overlooked.
Send him a note of encouragement every time you send her one. Send eCard.
CALLS TO HER HUSBAND
He may not choose to talk about his wife's breast cancer but he'll
know that you are there for him. Try him at work or on his cell
so can talk freely about how the experience feels for him.
RESEARCH and RELEVANT ARTICLES
Her husband may want to see the latest article about Lumpectomies
or Radiation Treatment Protocols.
GROCERIES
A couple of treats and some basic staples help keep the fridge
stocked for everyone.
ART SUPPLIES
Send over some new water color paints or molding clay to keep her
kids happily occupied while she rests.
BOOKS
Click here to see books recommended for your friend's husband and
children. See
link.
TOYS FOR CHILDREN
DVDs, dress ups, trains...you know your friend's children best.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Little things like carving pumpkins or getting a wreath up quickly
get overlooked. This can be unsettling for children.
BOARD GAMES
Schedule a night of take out and board games with her family. She
can play in her pajamas.
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