Sending A Holiday Card To Someone Going Through A Difficult Time

[Lee]

We have a small neighborhood group that exchanges Christmas Cards. One couple in particular is in a bad way, stroke, and other personal things.

She is in the hospital and will be there for at least a month and recovery could take up to a year. Needless to say he took down anything Christmas.

I did not put a Christmas card in their mailbox but am wondering in you think it appropriate to drop off a low key New Years card?

What type of handwrditten message if you would do this would you write?

 

[Tommy]

It sounds like a time when they'll need all of the love and encouragement the neighborhood can provide. A handwritten letter might be more appropriate than a "New Years card". Express your genuine concern and offer to be there for them at need. Then actively look for opportunities to give assistance and support without their having to ask.

In my experience, when difficult times hit many friends and neighbors have a tendency to draw away. Yet there are always some who find ways to help ease our burdens and keep us moving forward. In spite of covid, there will are ways things you can do to help. They need to know they're not alone in this. JMHO

 

[Lee]

Tommy, good idea about the support. I will ask the ladies today to make a tv dinner or two to drop off. He is spending most of the day at the hospital and likely would appreciate a meal when he comes home.

 

[moviequeen1]

For 9 yrs,I was the head of my church's prayer circle group,I would always send cards to members on behalf of the group.The majority of the cards sadly were sympathy but a few were get well cards
I'd write as example,'hope with each passing day you feel better, your friends are saying nightly prayers for you&your family.If there is anything we can do for you please let us know'
I hope this helps Sue

 

[chic]

We have a small neighborhood group that exchanges Christmas Cards. One couple in particular is in a bad way, stroke, and other personal things.

She is in the hospital and will be there for at least a month and recovery could take up to a year. Needless to say he took down anything Christmas.

I did not put a Christmas card in their mailbox but am wondering in you think it appropriate to drop off a low key New Years card?

What type of handwrditten message if you would do this would you write?

I think that's a great idea. Just keep it simple, maybe, and let him know you are thinking of them both?

 

[Wren]

There are some nice Christmas cards with the words ‘Thinking of you at Christmas’

I have sent a couple with a simple message inside, just to let the recipient know they have not been forgotten

 

[Jules]

Like Wren says, there are some generic Christmas cards. He may feel left out if now they get nothing. Did you ask the others in your group if they sent cards.

The TV dinners will definitely help.