Well, I didn't expect that, damnit!

[Redshoesandtheblues]

Trying to get organized early this year for you know what... happens every year on the 25th of the last month.

I asked my sis what she would like......
And I got the suggestion that I buy an emergency bag and contents for a hospital grab and go scenario.

I get a list of what it needs to contain.

Apparently, her and her friend had been talking about the practicalities of living alone, so best to be prepared.

I get that. But its hardly a nice gift is it?
Or am I not 'getting it'?

Trumpton Hope you ok and will have a reasonable instay.
Thinking of you.

Not to derail your thread, Redshoes, but I once got a ladder for Christmas, and another year a shed!

Bit late to the thread, Redshoes, but two things I would add:

• an atomiser (I think that's what I mean!). When I was nil by mouth, I felt horrendous. But a spritz of cool water on the face, even if you can't drink, makes you feel fresher and refreshed... Can obviously be packed empty, and she could use a drop of moisturiser, essential oils etc if she would prefer.

• a notebook, with a basic family tree, people to contact in case of emergency, and funny stories, personal to her. You could get lots of relatives and friends involved, with jokes and anecdotes from childhood, pictures drawn by any young children in the family, maybe photos or local newspaper articles ... Hospital can feel so dehumanising, a little reminder of home might make all the difference. And, in an absolute worst case scenario, it could be something that a member of the WRVS (or appropriate candystriper equivalent) could read to her, as well as any known visitors. So many people struggle with something to say during visiting hours, but it could be a huge icebreaker.

Fingers crossed your sister never needs the bag, but I do think she will appreciate the love and care you are including. That's really the present, isn't it?

Ear plugs?
Iodine tablets?
Bottle. Of rum?
Copy of living will?
Bear Grylls book??

What sort of scenario are we imagining here, acopalypse or broken hips?

Well, ive just bought her a calendar, so hopefully nothing too major!!

@Redshoesandtheblues home, thankyou.

The bag sounds amazing, she's very lucky!