Lost a little piece of history....

[candies_61]

I'm not really sure where to put this, but I wanted to ask for some help.

My Adoptive mom (not in the literal sense) has just lost her mom. They were VERY close but she was fighting a LONG (talking 7 year) battle with cancer. Although her death was imminent, I feel no one really thought she'd go.

She was a fighter. An escapee from Auschwitz. A woman's rights, liberal mover and shaker. And now she's gone.

Of course I need to do something special for them but I have no idea what I should do/get them....?

What do you think would be an appropriate condolence gift? At this point, Money is no object, and I would like it to be special.

They are obviously Jewish. She has a daughter and son and two step daughters. She works in teaching and loves reading.

She is a horrible cook, loves to entertain and is 'that' person you can always rely on.


I'm at a loss.

[SweetyPi]

I'm so very sorry for their loss and yours. What about a memorial garden of some sort? Or some sort of living thing that can be renewed every year once the snow disappears? I hope you can find something suitable for her. How very thoughtful

[Tan5kids]

I'm not sure. What about a donation to a special charity. Something her Mom would have loved.

I'm sorry for your loss and your 'adoptive' Mom's loss. It is never easy to lose a Mother no matter what your age

[2boysmom]

I am so sorry for your loss She sounds like she was a wonderful person all around. I like the idea of something for a garden or a nice indoor plant. The one I bought for my Dh over 2 years ago was very tiny when I bought it but you should see it now; it's huge and it's something we will have for a long time.

[tansie]

Can you conspire with the daughter and son to gather some special photos and do a memorial-type scrapbook?