| Writing a get well card to someone we care | | | | |
| about isn't difficult. It's easy to choose - | | | | Be thoughtful in your wording. In necessary, |
| and send a card these days. It only takes a | | | | spend a bit of time looking at some of the |
| little more thought to make it really | | | | standard get well greetings available either |
| personal. | | | | at bricks and mortar stores or online. Why |
| | | | not make a note of some of the verses for |
| Don't limit your card giving to your nearest | | | | future use? |
| and dearest. Think of those outside of your | | | | |
| immediate circle of friends who might welcome | | | | 3. You may also, as in any thoughtful card, |
| a card. Perhaps there is someone less well | | | | want to offer some help during their period |
| known to you that you might like to send a | | | | of illness. What can you do to ease their |
| card to. | | | | current responsibilities? Could you be |
| | | | specific in your card.? Remember, that they |
| Is there someone in the neighborhood or | | | | may be unwilling to ask for help themselves, |
| community who you know is under the weather? | | | | so a thoughtful action on your part will be |
| One of your social groups might operate a | | | | well received. |
| visiting scheme which would be the perfect | | | | |
| time to organize a communal card signing. | | | | Meal-time, shopping and laundry for instance |
| | | | might all be areas where you could |
| Following these simple steps will make sure | | | | demonstrate some special assistance. Have you |
| that your Get Well Card is well written, sent | | | | some specific skill such as cooking to offer? |
| and received. | | | | Would they love one of your home-made pies? |
| | | | Or do you have some extra time available when |
| 1. Of course you want to put their name at | | | | you could offer dog-walking, baby-sitting or |
| the top. If they aren't a close friend then | | | | some other kind of personal assistance? |
| you may want to be a bit more formal - Mr. | | | | |
| Smith etc. Just be respectful. Think what | | | | Do a bit of lateral thinking and you'll come |
| they like to be called and use this in your | | | | up with the perfect offer that takes |
| card. | | | | advantage of your particular abilities and |
| | | | interests. Even a bit of gardening would be |
| Writing their name inside the top of the card | | | | well received by someone who loves their yard |
| shows that you've thought of them as you | | | | and is housebound. |
| write it. They'd like to think that the card | | | | |
| was chosen specifically for them. Seeing | | | | 4. When you sign your card you might like to |
| their name at the top adds to this | | | | include a note of who you are! Obviously |
| confirmation. | | | | that's not necessary to a near and dear one, |
| | | | but if you are sending to someone outside of |
| 2. The next part is where you mention you're | | | | your immediate circle, it might be helpful |
| sorry to hear that they are sick, unwell, or | | | | for you to clarify your relationship to them |
| hurt (whatever you choose as appropriate). | | | | (i.e. Jane's neighbor). Common-sense will |
| You want your message to be as cheery as | | | | tell you if this is necessary. |
| possible. You don't want to go into | | | | |
| specifics, just mention that you send them | | | | 5. If you post your card it's often a good |
| wishes for a quick recovery, or hope they'll | | | | idea (as in the case above) to add a return |
| be back to full health soon. | | | | address. This way they can reply to your |
| | | | card at a later date. When you're unwell, |
| The tone of your message depends on how you | | | | tracking down addresses is just another thing |
| know them and the kind of conversations you | | | | to think about. Make it easier for them to |
| have had in the past. You can be brief in | | | | get back to you (if you live away) by noting |
| writing your card, whilst still making it | | | | down your contact details. That way they |
| personal. If in doubt, be general with your | | | | have the option of replying when they are up |
| message and don't dwell on sickness or | | | | and about again. |
| illness. A thoughtful, short message will do | | | | |
| more to lift their spirits than showing that | | | | It's not rocket science. Just a few careful |
| you know exactly what has led to their being | | | | steps will ensure that your Get Well card is |
| 'out of action'. | | | | written and signed just right. |