Nice or dumb?

[Doc_Lobster]

I was thinking of getting this for my friend with cancer:

www.etsy.com/listing/106158272/sodalite-pendulum-talisman-necklace

I don't actually believe in healing crystals or anything like that, but I thought it would be a nice symbol of my care for her.


What sayeth you?

[milosh]

Meh, I would spend my money on something she might actually want or use. This seems like a waste to me.

[drrn04]

If she's into that kind of thing, sure. Otherwise, I think I'd pass.

[Doc_Lobster]

I just want to send her something small that will remind that I am thinking of her even though I am far away.

I can't think of anything good.

[drrn04]

Well, regardless of the crystal thing, it is a pretty pendant. So if it looks like something she'd wear, send it. I'm sure she'd appreciate the thought. And who knows, maybe she is starting to explore complementary therapies in her treatments, and just not talking a lot about it?

That is very thoughtful of you to want to send her something.

[codec]

I think it's really nice. My Dad is starting Chemo/radiation tomorrow and I have been looking to try to find anything to let him know we are with him always (other than spending time with him which we have been doing). It's not easy to find something for this type of situation. I think it is pretty and thoughtful.

[Doc_Lobster]

She is from Korea, so she is generally really open to eastern/alternative medicine. I don't think that includes stones/crystals, but I don't think that she would reject it either.

[saraandmichael]

i will answer this after i stop thinking about kip needing to put the crystals into his internet bought time machine so that uncle rico can go back to the 80s to take the team to state.

[saraandmichael]

ok, so i just looked at it and i think its a sweet idea. i like the write up and the mention of endurance, which is pretty damn important when you are battling something like your friend.

i would say to send her that.

and i also think the gesture is nice. you are a good friend.

[textbookcase]

I think it's a nice gesture.

[Doc_Lobster]

Endurance, healing, and particularly thyroid - she has an aggressive form of thyroid cancer.

It's not hideous, and I think it's small enough that she could wear it without it being a big statement piece.


I think I will get it. If nothing else she can just stuck it on her keychain or something.

[Doc_Lobster]

That's really cute.

[ralphlauren]

That is thoughtful