I have received many thoughtful gifts from several wonderful friends.  Gifts are definitely not a must, but are very considerate.  If you are looking for ideas on what to do for someone, here are some suggestions based on items I received that brought me comfort in some way. My school FamiLE brought a basket of goodies by when I got home from the hospital.  It was full of snacks, magazines, crossword puzzles, and cards.  They also sent a plant that I planted in my flower bed. Different people from my school and many friends of ours made sure we had dinner almost every night for the first two weeks after…