Just T
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Post by Just T on Mar 26, 2017 2:57:20 GMT
My sister and her family are Mormon, and my 19 year old niece is leaving for her mission in April. I want to get her a going away gift, but I am not sure what. She is going to a Spanish speaking area of San Jose, CA. Any ideas?
TIA!
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Post by jumperhop on Mar 26, 2017 3:02:13 GMT
I always give a card and money. Since she is going to San Jose you could do McDonald gift cards, subway, Walmart or whatever grocery store is in the area.
Sorry I am not much help.
As a Mom of a daughter leaving in December, thanks for supporting her.
Jen
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Post by tenacious on Mar 26, 2017 3:02:19 GMT
That is so kind of you. Gifts for a missionary farewell are not expected, but, maybe you could get her something practical for her mission. Since she is going stateside maybe a gift card for a restaurant she likes (a favorite chain). Missionaries are always tight on cash.
More than anything, sending her some emails or letters while she is gone will
Be the most appreciated thing of all!
Best wishes! I am originally from the San Jose Mission area, and she will
Meet a lot of great people!
Erin
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Post by Just T on Mar 26, 2017 3:09:44 GMT
I wasn't sure if a gift was expected or not. I am not Mormon, and neither are any of my other family members, except for my sister and her husband and children. So thanks for the ideas! She is leaving on April 29, but I am going to see her on April 9th, and I want to have something to give her then.
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Post by Just T on Mar 26, 2017 3:12:00 GMT
That is so kind of you. Gifts for a missionary farewell are not expected, but, maybe you could get her something practical for her mission. Since she is going stateside maybe a gift card for a restaurant she likes (a favorite chain). Missionaries are always tight on cash. More than anything, sending her some emails or letters while she is gone will Be the most appreciated thing of all! Best wishes! I am originally from the San Jose Mission area, and she will Meet a lot of great people! Erin She is really excited. She was hoping to get a mission call out of the country, but she is excited to go to San Jose. We live in mid-Missouri, so it will definitely be a culture shock for her.  |
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Post by mommc23 on Mar 26, 2017 3:28:10 GMT
A cute travel make up bag or luggage depending on your budget
A good pair of shoes made for being on your feet (Clarks. Dansko, Earth shoes, etc.)
A versatile black skirt or outfit
Small bottle of perfume or her favorite makeup
I know missionaries correspond mostly by email. But it is still nice to have cards and stamps to send for special occasions. You could get her a small package of thank you cards, birthday cards and stamps. I always made sure to send an actual thank you card when someone sent me a package
Gift cards
Cash
Hope this helps!!
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Post by jumperhop on Mar 26, 2017 4:15:04 GMT
Thank you notes. The sister missionaries here pass them out all the time, for meals, rides, help etc......,
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Post by azredhead on Mar 26, 2017 5:12:23 GMT
It super thoughtful that you want to get her something! How exciting! A simple journal or notebook. Notecards and stationary is nice even if they do use email like some have mentioned they use it for lots of different things. Cute pens and post it notes or something like that?
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Post by smokeynspike on Mar 26, 2017 7:36:01 GMT
Huh, I married into an LDS family, although my DH has not been active in the 20 years we have been together, and I did not think it was customary to give gifts for missions. I've never heard it mentioned and I live in Utah. Two of my nephews have gone on out of the country missions. I thought there was a very specific list of things that could be taken and that it was very minimalist/practical in nature.
I have, however, heard of people donating money for mission accounts to help pay for the cost of the mission.
Melissa
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 26, 2017 11:00:36 GMT
Huh, I married into an LDS family, although my DH has not been active in the 20 years we have been together, and I did not think it was customary to give gifts for missions. I've never heard it mentioned and I live in Utah. Two of my nephews have gone on out of the country missions. I thought there was a very specific list of things that could be taken and that it was very minimalist/practical in nature. I have, however, heard of people donating money for mission accounts to help pay for the cost of the mission. Melissa I've never given gifts. I have almost 30 nieces and nephews and even great nieces & nephews. Our family agreed long ago it was just too much to do any kind of gift giving. Pretty common with large Mormon families. Showing up to the farewell (1 hour church meeting) is good enough. If there's a luncheon afterwards, it tends to be potluck. So, you could ask if anything is needed. If the OP, can't attend, a phone call or card is fine. I wouldn't feel obligated to send any money. I can't think of anyone I personally know who asked for people to donate to their mission accounts. |
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