I have been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I recieve get well cards and gifts all most every day. Do all cards and giifts require a response of a thank you card?
2006-09-11 23:22:53 · 11 answers · asked by richnsam10 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No,Don't stress yourself out over it.I really don't think it is expected of you.Your in my prayers.
2006-09-11 23:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by eva b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Mary Annes answer is quite good, and whilst cards might be mentioned during subsequent phone calls, or you can ask someone to pass on your thanks on your behalf for a card, I think the gift does warrent a small reply, even if its just a thank you note and sorry that you are not well enought to write much, and your signature. It might be the last time you get to communicate with them, and you might want to mention something about their friendship or association over the past years. It must be very tough and I can only guess in a similar situation, I would not be motivated to respond, it this is the case, maybe a family member might be made to feel useful on your behalf and respond to these gifts for you. Good luck
2006-09-12 09:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Breeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not expected and the last thing anyone giving you a gift will want you to do is stress about thank you cards. You must be a very special person that you're thinking of it.
My mom wrote a lot of cards and notes while she was bed bound in the time before we lost her. They were notes letting friends and family know what they'd meant in her life and we gave them out after she was gone. Every note we handed out brought a flood of stories and memories from the person receiving it. It was as healing for us as it was for her to do it.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
2006-09-12 07:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't need a thank card but even just a thankyou if they give it person would be enough or a phone call would be nice.
However, I am sure the person sending the card is not expecting anything so whatever you do would be appreciated.
God Bless You.
2006-09-12 06:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If possible I would have a member of your family either send a quick thank you on your behalf or give that person a call to let them know you did receive the gift. No thank you necessary for cards.
2006-09-12 06:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't necessarily have to send a thank you card. You could just call them up and say it personally! The whole idea is to let the people know you're greatful for their attention!
I honestly wish you well although that may sound ironic.
2006-09-12 08:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by Dahv Inchi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your up to it give them a call and let them know you got it. Otherwise just rest im sure they understand.
2006-09-12 12:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Pixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think under the circumstances, people would understand if you didn't send out thank yous. god bless you.
2006-09-12 06:26:14 · answer #8 · answered by kimberly k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good to feel that so much loved, go on if you can answer them, that will be very touching, well i hope you'll get better soon.
2006-09-12 06:31:03 · answer #9 · answered by hey!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'd be nice to do that but i think its even more important for you to get more rest.
i think if they are your friends, they'd understand. all they want for you is to recover.
take good care.
2006-09-12 06:25:54 · answer #10 · answered by ash 7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋