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