Probably best to ask -t what she feels up for, eh? Yeah, it is easy to get overwhelmed in this kind of situation. Still, I'm just thinking it would be nice to collect money now and present the card to her at some time. That way, we don't have to pick and choose what she might like out of the things she registers for, she can just get them outright and shop when she's ready. That way, nothing is sitting around taking up space or needing to be shipped, etc.
This. And they might just need money to get by--eat, pay student loans, etc.. We've got to figure -t's out of work for the foreseeable future. If her place of employment was destroyed, she might not have any income coming in, even if Henry will/might. We don't know where or when they'll land. They'll be starting completely over, not just with housing and home goods, but everything--clothes, you name it. Shipping is an added expense. It might be a good idea to make this a cash type of gift.
I like the idea of small stuff now, big and useful stuff later (another thing to find out is which grocery stores she'll be using and whether or not they sell gift cards) for -t. Also, if we're doing a gift basket, could someone find out what little things her DH might like by way of snacks, etc.?
On edit: I'm also liking the idea of a cash gift to be used as needed.
Could someone e-mail me about where to send something for -t when it is known? I skip and skim a lot.
Jess, I think that's a real fire-place but sealed up.
We should all do what feels right. Perkins is going to get together a care package, send little things (and checks are physically little) to Perkins. I'm going to send her a card telling t about a virtual shower that we'll throw for here once they are resettled. I'll coordinate the shower.
I think nice treats and pick-me-ups now are a great idea. At this point, she and her family don't really have any idea what needs are most pressing for the long term, so I'd suggest we hold off for the time being on planning.
Gud, Perkins is point person for care package stuff. You could e her for her address.
We're doing a Package for -t? I'm in. I gots a Borders gift card burning a hole in my pocket. Surely having access to books they don't have to pay for will be a cheerful thing.
just had lunch with vw (and you didn't) and she has an interview for the cool job at school at 3pm EST. So if the potent Buffista job~ma could start flowing in about an hour or so...
