What is the nicest gift you ever gave anyone?

I am giving my mom $200 since she has been out of work and she is not the kind to accept any money from her daughter unless it is a holiday or birthday.

"Wind Beneath My Wings" (by the good male vocalist), and let him know it was for him.

:(

:hug:

I really didn't want to continue in a world without


but I did ...

Apple juice and a flower. One night the GF was very sick and I kept her in a steady supply of apple juice. And lots of cuddles.. This ranks as #1.


The second best thing I ever did was giving her a flower... She still has it. But, she lost the diamonds from our anniversary.

that represents your living love.

For years I was never able to get him anything he might use or enjoy. We were too different.

Christmass of '88, as he was home sick fighting his 7th year of cancer, I decided some nice pajamas and some socks for him to wander around the house in. He actually wore the pajamas several times when I went to visit.

He died Feb of '89. My mom included the socks I gave him in the clothes he was buried in.

Best damned presents I ever gave!

computer desk & chair.
Or a couch.

My brother had a record he was very fond of, but it had got scratched and now it jumps. He was quite cut up about that, because he could not find a replacement copy anywhere. I managed to track one down. I didn't spend much money (although it was a lot for a piece of vinyl) but I got something I know he appreciates.

It was one of those situations where there wasn't really anything I could do to actually help solve the problem that was happening in their lives. I couldn't think of anything else to do, so we rolled up sleeves and cleaned house.

I've flown friends across the country for birthday surprises - specifically, flew my husband's best friend up for a surprise on his birthday - and brought a friend from Florida to Washington for Thanksgiving dinner when she didn't want to be alone. I once found for a friend an antique piece of jewelry that she believes was once hers in a past life. I've done splashy and showy and big, but the clean house thing comes out on top.

But you madam are the present queen!

and plays Santa Claus. It is always a wonderful experience.

And watching the joy from afar, thrilled at their reactions. :)

In it I thanked him for several specific things he's done which have meant so much to me - mostly believing in me and giving me opportunities. My dad and I have had our share of difficulties over the years - there was a long period of no contact whatsoever so it was extra meaningful that I acknowledged all the good things (and it's funny - as I wrote it, I remembered more and more of them).

He cried when he read it - I'd NEVER seen my father cry.

she was a struggling single mom