What should I do for my neighbors as thanks?

[Anonymous]

I returned from a trip and the next morning was hit by Covid like a ton of bricks. My neighbor, a woman in her 60s or 70s (I can’t be sure, she looks great, but has been retired for some time), called me about something unrelated and I mentioned having Covid. Later that evening she texted that she had left a grocery bag of goodies (soups, snacks) I was so unbelievably touched and told her as much by text. In the following days, she’s been keeping tabs on me. I’m overwhelmed by her kindness.

What can I do in show of my appreciation? I don’t even know where to begin.

[Anonymous]

When you're healthy, bring her flowers and say thank you. Maybe this winter, shovel the snow from her driveway a few times?

[Anonymous]

Wow OP your neighbor sounds like a true gem❣️
Definitely worth her weight in pure gold!!

When you have been better awhile, why not invite her (and spouse if she has one) over to your home for a pleasant, home-cooked dinner?
This would be a lovely way of expressing your gratitude to her for showing such great concern for you during your sickness.

Or if you do not cook - perhaps you can gift her a nice, small plant 🪴 as a way to show your appreciation!

[Anonymous]

How nice of her !

Bring her a box of super fancy chocolates with a bottle of wine. If you know her pretty well, invite her to dinner.

[Anonymous]

How lovely to hear of neighborly neighbors!

[Anonymous]

She sounds wonderful!

[Anonymous]

I am a woman in my 60's. Also retired. It really gives me joy and purpose to help friends and neighbors. I enjoy it. I know that your neighbor was happy to help you.

That said, you should write a card thanking her and leave it at her door. I keep those cards on my refrigerator and read them often because they make me think about the grateful hearts in this world (and that makes me feel grateful too).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When you're healthy, bring her flowers and say thank you. Maybe this winter, shovel the snow from her driveway a few times?

I’d love that!

Signed,
Old lady

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you're healthy, bring her flowers and say thank you. Maybe this winter, shovel the snow from her driveway a few times?

I’d love that!

Signed,
Old lady

And add a thoughtful card!

[Anonymous]

Keep and ear out for people in need, and help them, and tell her that you are following her examples as a disciple.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a lovely decorative item!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP your neighbor sounds like a true gem❣️
Definitely worth her weight in pure gold!!

When you have been better awhile, why not invite her (and spouse if she has one) over to your home for a pleasant, home-cooked dinner?
This would be a lovely way of expressing your gratitude to her for showing such great concern for you during your sickness.

Or if you do not cook - perhaps you can gift her a nice, small plant 🪴 as a way to show your appreciation!

+1

[Anonymous]

A thoughtful note of thanks is best. I would make it specific and personal so she knows how much this meant to you.

Regarding the other stuff maybe flowers or a plant. Plenty of people don't drink alcohol, you never know who has diabetes, she may have hired someone for snow (so at least let her know first) and if she wanted to decline a dinner at your home she might feel uncomfortable doing so. Keep is simple. Words of thanks are more meaningful than stuff.

[Anonymous]

A written thank-you. Then watch for an opportunity to return the kindness. Maybe she needs mail brought in and plants watered when she’s out of town, or help moving something heavy outside, or some other neighborly gesture. You’ll know it when you see it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe a lovely decorative item!

Nope. At that age, you're trying to downsize. Get something she can use up or consume.