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teachingmyown
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Posted: Dec 16 2008 at 10:42pm \| IP Logged

I have an older brother who is kind of a lost soul. He is married to a wonderful women. But he has always struggled with addictions and depression. His wife says he is not doing well. I would like to send them a gift that shows him that I care, that there is hope in life. He is far away so I really want to reach out to them. But I am drawing a blank.

Any ideas?

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Posted: Dec 16 2008 at 10:55pm \| IP Logged

ok this seems silly but it was the thought that first popped into my head and those thoughts are often good ones even if silly..

a star.. not just one for the tree.. doesn't need to be big or expensive.. maybe a magnet for the fridge so that he can see it often, and a note telling him that you care and that the star is a symbol of hope.. so that whenever he sees the star he can remember your love and hopefulness of life.

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teachingmyown
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Posted: Dec 16 2008 at 11:00pm \| IP Logged

Not silly at all, Jodie! That is really the type of thing I am looking for.

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Betsy
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Posted: Dec 17 2008 at 7:05am \| IP Logged

I would have a Mass said for him, which you can tell him about or not!!!

How about a pocket "something"...engraved stones, pocket statue, or pocket stations of the cross.

Lastly, I would recommend a Green Scapular.

Maybe these are too religious??? I think it's great that you want to help, though, and I pray that you will find the perfect something for him (and his wife?).

Betsy

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Posted: Dec 18 2008 at 2:09pm \| IP Logged

My sister sent me a year again a fridge magnet that says, "Sisters by chance, friends by choice." I always smile when I look at it. Maybe you could find a personalised magnet like that or perhaps have one made?

Definitely a personal card/letter too. {{{}}} Molly our siblings can need so many prayers and we worry so much about them.

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