I am not a very creative person but I did experience 30 days of hospitalization for cancer. People from work sent me a whole lot of cards. I even received cards from people who did not know me but knew of me. I am an oncology nurse at a hospital. The girls got together, contated the lymphoma and leukemia society who helped them organize a fund raiser for me. I was shocked! They sold Gold Cannon Candles for the fund raiser. Between sales and donations, they presented me with $1,500 at a luncheon. Taking her out to lunch whether by yourself or with other interested people is real meaningful. The first lunch they took me to, they presented me with lots of gifts and caring. It was at another luncheon that they gave me the cash gift. Pajamas/nightgowns are very nice. It feels a lot better to wear personal feminine gowns than those one size fits all hospital gowns. The idea about the homemade gift coupons is a great idea. My mother-in-law had to come help me the first week I was home. I could not have made it without her because my husband had to keep working. I not only needed help physically, but psychologically I was depressed and feeling sorry for myself at first. I had lost 20 pounds, was pale, weak, fatigued and bald headed. If that doesn't depress a person I don't know what would! Arranging with different people to take her family dinner for a while is a great idea. I don't know if "she" will feel like eating much, but I know she won't feel like cooking. This is helpful for the husband also because he will have a lot of stress on his plate to deal with. There is so much you can do and your first corresponder covered a whole lot. Just letting her know you are willing to help will be great. God Bless you for your desire and willingness to help.