That’s a very interesting idea. Perhaps a book. She likes Father Corapi a lot, but I think she already has most of his DVD’s, so it may be hard to find something that she doesn’t already have. I wouldn’t give her any religious jewelry yet, because even if it’s religious, it may be a bit premature. I think I will go with the flowers. Time to check out florists in her area!
Haha, she’s actually from Michigan, and she doesn’t like cherries! But I like the idea of getting her something specific to my area.I think flowers would be lovely, but I’m a terrific romantic.
For her family, perhaps something food like that is very specific to where you are from. For example, I’m from Michigan so I would probably take someone some Michigan cherries or maybe some Vernors soda if I were driving to see them. It’s not anything extravagant, but still personal and thoughtful.
Good luck with the meeting! I will never forget flying to England by myself to meet my soon-to-be husband for the first time in person, after 8 months online!!
~Liza
I think she likes Christian/country/rock music. She doesn’t play video games though, as she doesn’t own a computer, which is probably one of the reasons why it went from emails to calling so fast (after a week or two). I like the book idea, though, and I can even sign the book!
OK, I think you’re right. If we go out to eat with them, I will definitely offer to pay.*I think it’s so sweet of you to think of buying her sister and BIL something, but personally, I think it’s too premature for that. I think buying her flowers would be perfect. But, not her family just yet. Maybe take them to lunch and offer to pay–that would be a nice gesture of kindness. My dh didn’t buy my sister or family anything until we knew where the relationship was heading, but he did pay for dinner a few times, when we visited. I personally think that would be better, but that’s just me.
Just my two cents. *
, when it’s more appropriate.
**I know that your heart’s in the right place, SCG, but paying for lunch or dinner will be classy, and not too forward at this stage. Gifts are great gestures, but when you don’t know someone all too well, buying a gift for her family members, it might come across as too forward, desperate for them to accept you, kind of thing. I mean, you don’t even know if you’ll end up seeing her again, if she’ll like you/you like her, etc…if it’s meant to be, and things go well, you’ll have years to buy them gifts
Offer to pay for lunch or dinner–it’s classy, and not presumptious. Good luck on your trip!! God bless.
Such a wise gal! I agree.*I know that your heart’s in the right place, SCG, but paying for lunch or dinner will be classy, and not too forward at this stage. Gifts are great gestures, but when you don’t know someone all too well, buying a gift for her family members, it might come across as too forward, desperate for them to accept you, kind of thing. I mean, you don’t even know if you’ll end up seeing her again, if she’ll like you/you like her, etc…if it’s meant to be, and things go well, you’ll have years to buy them gifts
Offer to pay for lunch or dinner–it’s classy, and not presumptious. Good luck on your trip!! God bless.
LOL!! Good for her!!
Yea, her favorite color is blue, though I don’t know if God makes blue roses.LOL!! Good for her!!
Choose the color of roses that reminds you of her, and if she asks you why you chose that color, then you can tell her why.
~Liza
How about a book… on some topic that you shared that you are both very interested in… Anyway, its hard to give advice when we dont know you nor the woman.
Of course, a little of everything. Parts that make up the whole. You can’t go wrong!