How to Write a Get Well Soon Card

(From eHow.com)


Your message should be brieI and cheerIul.
A card warms the soul and touches the heart, especially during a diIIicult time. A card is a
sweet gesture that lets a Iamily member, Iriend, client, neighbor or colleague know that you
care. It shows that you are concerned that they are suIIering and that you are thinking oI
them. Sometimes, it can be hard to Iind the right words. A get well card should be brieI,
simple and cheerIul. Here are some tips that can help you write a great message.
DiIIiculty:
Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
O Card
O Pen
O Inspirational article clipping
O Prayer card
O Bookmark
O Balloons
O StuIIed animal
O Coloring book
O Flowers
O Book
O Magazine
4 1
Consider the degree oI seriousness oI the injury, illness or accident. Determine
what kind oI card would be appropriate Ior the emotions and mindset oI the
recipient. II she has a terminal illness, send a "Thinking oI You" card rather
than a get well card. A get well card may seem insensitive to her.
4 2
Write the recipient's name on the inside oI the card at the top. You can also
use a nickname oI a loved one iI you have a close relationship. Be Iormal and
use Mr. or Mrs. iI the person is not a close Iriend.
4 3
Write that you are sorry that they are Ieeling ill, hurt or unwell. Use a generic
message and don't go into the speciIics oI the situation. Don't dwell on the
injury, accident or illness. Avoid mentioning other people who have the same
injury or illness. Try to be as cheerIul and pleasant as you can. Express your
concern Ior their well-being. Use "Get well soon," "Hope you Ieel better soon"
or "Wishing you a speedy recovery" in this part oI the card.
4 4
Express warm wishes and thoughts to the recipient. Use messages oI
encouragement because they can help the patient think positively. II
appropriate, oIIer a prayer. Thank him Ior his Iriendship and support. In this
part oI the card, you can write that you would like to visit or call iI he Ieels up
to it, but state that you understand iI it's not possible.
4 5
Choose a Iunny get well message iI the recipient is suIIering Irom a minor
health issue or a minor injury. It will make her smile, brighten her day and
promote healing. Think oI some jokes or quotes that you can tell the patient iI
you will be visiting her.
4 6
Plan your words careIully iI you are sending it to a seriously ill recipient. The
Iocal point should be happy or Iunny memories that you treasure with the
person. Avoid saying "I know how you Ieel," because you don't.
4 7
Write a personal but generic message to a coworker. You can write a saying
such as "We miss you at the oIIice," or "We need you at work. Come back
soon." Try "The place isn't the same without you" or "Looking Iorward to your
return" as well.
4 8
OIIer a helping hand to ease the recipient's responsibility. Be speciIic in this
statement, such as helping to water plants, cooking, picking up the mail,
babysitting or taking care oI a pet. Remember that most people are
uncomIortable asking Ior help, so this oIIer is oIten greatly appreciated.
4 9
OIIer hope that healing will begin soon and that you hope that he will start to
Ieel better soon in the Iinal sentence.
4 10
Close the card with the proper phrase such as "Your Iriend," "Sincerely,"
"Love" or "Yours truly," depending on the relationship that you have with the
recipient.
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Include an inspirational article clipping, bookmark, encouragement card or a
prayer card. Send balloons, a small stuIIed animal, or a coloring book to cheer
up a sick child. Send Ilowers, books, or magazines to an adult along with your
card. It's these small gestures oI kindness that can mean a lot to the recipient.