The painting wasn't the first gift I've given my T. Last year I refused to celebrate Christmas (because I was being rebellious), but I gave her a Winter Comfort Basket with movies, chocolate covered pretzels, Carmel/chocolate popcorn, coffee mug, fuzzy socks and a crystal hummingbird.( I can't remember the rest. Also, my T lost her Dad last year and just before Father's Day, I gave her a little elephant that fits in the palm of her hand. I used something similar when my adoptive mom died. It helped to make me feel closer to her to hold it and remember her so I thought it might help her.
I also used to bring her Starbucks lattes a lot when we had early morning appointment. I'm relieved she accepts gifts. She gives me so much and what I've given her in return is just a drop in the bucket. She's priceless!