How can I thank my friend.

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So I have a friend who I met at my children's school. She's done so much to help me since my husband left me and since having my baby. She's always listened to me when I've told her about my husband leaving me and all the stuff he's done. She drove me to the hospital when I was in labour and her husband watched my other children whilst my mum could take my kids back to my house. She came to the hospital at 2Am just after I gave birth to stay with me until I was taken up the postnatal ward because otherwise I would have been alone. I want to thank her abs show her how much I appreciate everything she's done but how? Anyone have any ideas?

She sounds lovely and a true friend.

You could obviously buy things but I think a card with a heartfelt message telling her how much you appreciate her help and value her friendship would be lovely, I know that would mean more than anything to me from my friend.

Then in future, just be there for her and listen as she's done for you if she ever has any hard times.

I would agree with the card and message.

If I'd done all that for someone and they repaid me with a material gift, I would feel it had 'cheapened' it somewhat. I don't support people to get something in return.

But a card with a message - I've had a couple of those and they meant the world.

And with being there for her in future - to reciprocate the friendship rather than make it transactional with a gift.

If that makes sense.

Card and home-made cake or biscuits? Something that you've put some of your precious time into. (Nobody has spare cash....). Or a bottle of wine or box of chocs to share with her husband. (If they drink/eat chocs)

Literally anything. People like that attract so many 'taker' friends that just use their good nature. They very really receive appreciation. Simply letting her know, through any means, how much you appreciate her friendship is important.

just be there for her and help her with things too. Women who help each other out and are there for each other is a beautiful thing. As long as noone is taking the piss