NWR: Graduation Present for my Father...

Pookiesangel Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:05 PM

NWR: Graduation Present for my Father...

Hey Girls,

What do you think about this idea for my Dad's graduation present.

My Dad has everything.. but my mom is taking him to Puerto Rico as his present and I thought instead of them using their credit cards, I would collect money from my brother and sister plus some of my own and put it on one of those Amex gift cards that work like a credit card??? Do you think $500 from your three children is a nice gift? We would all love to do more, but we are all a bit strapped for cash right now.. I just worry it won't seem enough...

Not to sound corny but how can you possibly re-pay a man who has done so much for us and we are so proud of him.. I mean it took him 5 years part-time and working 40 hours a week to finish his degree... I'm just so proud of him and I wish we could do much more..

Sorry it's long..but any feedback would be great..

Thanks for listening
Hugs~ Jen

Edit to add: They are only going to PR for four nights, the $500 should more than cover their food right??

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:06 PM

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I think thats a great idea! I'm sure he will appreciate it.

ckgmwedding Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:18 PM

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I think that is a perfect gift. I don't know if it will cover all the food but definately a generous portion. What a kind and thoughtful daughter you are!

WAY TO GO DAD! That was a huge accomplishment- tell him congrats

jesslangen Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:22 PM

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Thats a fantastic idea!!!!!! I say go for it! For my parents 20th anniversary a few years ago my sister and I split sending them to vegas for a couple nights. They said it was the best present ever!

Pookiesangel Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:34 PM

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oh yay!!! thanks girls.. I was just worried because I want him to really enjoy the gift, every year we get him the same ole things, clothes, colonge etc.. for this even I wanted something extra special!!

divabride Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:37 PM

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My father was in the same situation, so I definitely know the sacrifice these men have gone through. I think the gift card would be perfect!!!

BTW - Congratulations to your father!!

KimberlyBride Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:43 PM

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Congrats to your Dad...that is awesome.

I think that is an awesome gift.

Another idea - set up a massage for him at the hotel he is staying at in PR.

Blu-ize Posted: Apr 28, 2005 02:49 PM

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I think that's a very generous gift.

angelbear217 Posted: Apr 28, 2005 03:10 PM

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What a generous daughter you are!! That would be an awesome gift! He'll love it! Congrats to your day! What an accomplishment!

littlebookworm4 Posted: Apr 28, 2005 03:31 PM

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I think that's such a nice idea and $500.00 is a good amount. Go Dad!

JacnRob729 Posted: Apr 29, 2005 06:38 PM

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that sounds great....you should be very proud of him (which i know you are) Congrats Dad!!!!!!

David'sbride Posted: Apr 29, 2005 09:05 PM

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WOW! That's awesome for your Dad. What a wonderful gift.

My Dad started college at age 55... 37 years after he graduate from high school. He worked his @$$ off. Unfortunately, half way through he had a stroke but he got into the honor society. I cried like a baby at his induction. All of the students were 20 years old with their parents as their guests and my dad (student) was 57 and his guest (me) was 27

I hope your parents party it up in PR.

May05Bride Posted: Apr 29, 2005 10:47 PM

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he'd love it!

I got that for my bridal shower - $100 though - and I absolutely LOVED it!!!

I am goin to Bebe's!!!

takeoutcook Posted: Apr 30, 2005 01:07 PM

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I think its a wonderful gift - and I would include in the card exactly what you wrote in your post, about how proud you are of him and how difficult it is to express how much he means to you and your family. Your thoughts were really beautifully expressed.