scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Feb 16, 2016 20:36:14 GMT
I have a couple cards I would like to make for 2 people who I know have cancer. Prognosis for one is 100% recovery after treatment, the other I am not sure.
I am making a bright a card a slider card with a rainbow. (making same card for each person) One person (whom I'm not sure of prognosis is) a card maker.
I wasn't going to stamp a sentiment on the outside and possibly just go with thinking of you on the inside?
Anyone have any suggestions. I'm ok with just hand writing something as well.
I was also thinking of sending a card per week. A different card. Again staying bright and cheery.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by ellewood on Feb 16, 2016 20:40:44 GMT
That is too sweet!!
I don't think anyone takes the contents of cards as literal so saying "things will get sunnier" or something is not problematic for your friend whose prognosis you don't know. Just the act of sending some sunshine would be really sweet and welcomed! You're helping in the best way you can and that's just a gorgeous example of humanity.
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Post by caspad on Feb 16, 2016 21:32:54 GMT
I like the sending you sunshine idea.
Just a little note saying that you are thinking of them is perfect.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 17, 2016 10:58:08 GMT
just go with thinking of you on the inside? This is definitely what I would go with. You don't need to address the illness. You are thinking of the person. |
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Feb 17, 2016 11:39:17 GMT
I agree...just say you're thinking of them, sending them love...no need to go in to details. If you are sending them regularly perhaps just write something chatty and 'newsy'.
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 17, 2016 16:12:23 GMT
I agree - send the person you are unsure of the prognosis a "thinking of you" type card.
I can guarantee getting the cards will be appreciated and remembered.
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Feb 17, 2016 16:24:21 GMT
Actually, even if you do know the prognosis, don't mention it  When I had cancer I found it very difficult when people said things like "you're going to get better" - because nothing is guaranteed. 'Thinking of you' works for both. |
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Feb 17, 2016 16:27:00 GMT
It depends how well you know the person, and their sense of humour. But these empathy cards are absolute genius, IMO. |
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Feb 17, 2016 16:41:50 GMT
thats a great link. Not sure I could use them though. Not sure how well it would be received. But those are the things I want to say
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 17:26:18 GMT
I would use thinking of you and a quick note. When I get too wordy, I don't sound sincere. I'm not good with those things either!
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When I had cancer I found it very difficult when people said things like "you're going to get better" - because nothing is guaranteed. 'Thinking of you' works for both.